On the beautiful feast of the Visitation of Mary, May 31, 2025, in Trois-Rivières, the members of the Secular Institute of the Oblate Missionaries of Mary Immaculate gathered to honour the Jubilarians celebrating 35, 40, 45, 55, 60, 65, and 70 years of faithful commitment as women of faith at the heart of the world.

We were able to take the time to get to know the women being honoured and to discover the deep involvement of these pioneers of the Institute, as each Oblate eloquently introduced the Jubilarian she was celebrating.

What beautiful testimonies to highlight the life journeys of these women!

Volunteers of God from various teams were also invited, with the Drummondville group especially well represented.


Here are just a few reflections they shared about this wonderful day:

Ghislaine: I'm truly impressed by these women who have given their lives to the Lord and speak of it with such joy in their hearts.

Ginette: Women who have risen to great challenges in the heart of the world.

Marie Jeanne: The Oblates help us see the infinite value of every human being.

Denise: The Oblate sisters are radiant people. They are like Mary, who said her “yes” with trust.

Jacqueline: This beautiful celebration showed us how the spirituality of the Oblate sisters has transformed our world through their courage and generosity and how they dared to say “yes” to the mission of the Institute. Let us all continue to marvel at the action of the Holy Spirit.

Jacqueline Blais
Leader of the Drummondville Volunteers of God group