News from the New Zealand Community: This is to let you know that Ross Miller, 88, died peacefully in hospital this morning with Mary, his wife, holding his hand. It’s been a hard year for him with many health issues. He now rests in peace. His funeral will take place this Friday @ 11am at […]
The Colombian Retreat 2022
Reflections by Elba Rodríguez
REVIEW OF THE LATIN AMERICAN OBLATE RETREAT 2022
We held the virtual Retreat HOSPITALITY AS AN ADVENTURE OF DIVINE LOVE on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August. The retreat was prepared by Elba Rodríguez, N.C and O.C. from Colombia, and the one who reports, Marina Müller, O.C. from Argentina. 25 people from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Paraguay, Perú and Venezuela participated, […]
Charles Posnett
Yesterday as I landed in Canada, I learned the sad news that Charles Posnett died peacefully yesterday. His wife Gilly and his sons will mourn him deeply, as will I, as a faithful friend over many years.Indeed, all our community will feel his loss. He has served the WCCM in many ways – as an […]
The Reverend Doctor Helen W. Appelberg
The Rev. Dr. Helen W. Appelberg (September 5, 1930 – April 21, 2022) Helen died peacefully in Galveston, Texas on April 21, 2022. In 1995, Helen (and Carla Cooper) brought Laurence Freeman to Houston. That was the beginning of what has become a thriving Oblate community in Houston and Galveston. Helen’s greatest legacy was her creation of […]
Barbara Joy Ayala
Barbara Joy Ayala – April 18, 2022 Barbara Joy Ayala passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022, in Conroe, Texas. She was lovingly known as BJ to the Houston, Texas Oblate Community. BJ was a larger-than-life person, who deeply loved God and deeply loved others. She was the embodiment of the Benedictine principle of hospitality…always ready and […]