Bangladesh
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The Oblate Delegation in Bangladesh was started in 1973. Today, it has 33 members spread in four Dioceses: Dhaka, Sylhet, Chittagong, and Rajshahi. Oblate ministries include several parishes and schools, a cultural center, a medical clinic, and a religious vocation program. In addition, the Oblates work closely with the many tribal communities, to promote the love of God and defend the rights of the indigenous (native) people.
The Partnership is supporting the Oblate Delegation of Bangladesh to obtain funds to build a Delegation House, combined with Office, meeting facilities, and rooms for elderly Fathers.
Sri Lanka
- At January 23, 2012
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The Oblates have been missionaries in Sri Lanka for over 160 years. After having trained the local clergy to take over the various ministries, 30 years ago they began to concentrate on other missions and ministries both in the country and overseas (India, Pakistan and Bangladesh). Today there are two Oblate provinces in Sri Lanka, Jaffna in the North and Colombo in the South.
The Oblates act as parish priests, intermediary school teachers, youth ministers, lecturers in the major seminaries, inter-religious dialogue, justice and peace, preaching and healing ministries and particularly helping the poor.
Students of the English Immersion Program
One project launched by the Sri Lankan Oblates is an immersion program on English and Life Education to as many as 50 young girls each year. This training will give these young women better chances for future employment and a more plentiful life. The Partnership is providing support to write grants for this project.
Vietnam
- At January 23, 2012
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Started in 2007, today the Oblate Mission in Vietnam counts 35 professed members and almost as many candidates, all Vietnamese. The personnel (priests, brothers and candidates) include one medical doctor and several fully trained nurses and paramedics.
The Oblates manage an orphanage in the Binh Duong Province, a Center of Retreats in Vung Tau, and several mission stations in the poorest mountain areas in Ban Me Thuot Diocese.
The suburban area of Ho Chi Minh City has an uncontrolled increase of population, migrants from the countryside. Poor housing, lack of hygiene and education, and other problems are causing the spread of HIV/AIDS. There is no health facility in the area to take care of this population of about 50,000 persons. Responding to these needs, the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh has requested the Oblates to build and open a Health Care Center in the area.
The Center will serve people from the neighborhood and beyond for consultation and prevention of HIV/AIDS. It will also provide medical and paramedical care onsite and at home, and will receive patients with no families or whose families are unable to respond for palliative care and end of life support. Fencing and serving of the locale has already started. The Partnership is providing advice for funding in the form of grant applications.
Note: Up to August 2012, the Missionary Oblates are no longer involved in this project.