Oblates Welcome New Pre-novices in San Antonio

Oblate Formation

Posted on September 7, 2024

(L-R) Francis Adams, (in altar attire returning for second year,) and the three new pre-novices, Minh Lam, Derrick Huestis, Thomas Marchetti

Photos by Eric Villalpando

On Sunday August 25th Oblates and friends gathered at Lourdes Grotto in San Antonio to witness the blessing of 3 new pre-novices, Derrick Huestis of Rupert, ID, Minh Lam from Houston, TX, and Thomas Marchetti from Raclaw, TX. The men will enter their first year of Oblate Formation at the Henry Tempier House of Formation in San Antonio under the direction of the Superior, Fr. Abraham Chimese.

U.S. Vocation Director, Fr. Art Flores presided at the Mass and blessed the new Pre-novices
Fr. Flores blesses the new and returning men

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

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