Oblates of St. Joseph
The Oblates of St. Joseph (Latin: Congregatio Oblatorum S. Ioseph; abbreviated OSJ) is a Catholic religious institute founded on 14 March 1878 by St. Joseph Marello. The institute has provinces or delegations in Italy, the Philippines, the United States, México, Perú, Brazil, Bolivia, India, Poland, and Nigeria. The congregation also has members in Australia and Indonesia.
Congregatio Oblatorum S. Ioseph | |
| Abbreviation | OSJ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 |
| Founder | Bishop Joseph Marello |
| Founded at | Asti, Italy |
| Type | Clerical Religious Congregation |
| Headquarters | Rome, Italy |
Members (2017) | 627 (450 priests) |
| Jan Pelczarski, OSJ | |
Parent organization | Catholic Church |
| Website | http://www.osjusa.org |
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