Oblates of Mary Immaculate.

The Parish of St John Ogilvie's is ministered by Priests of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) is a religious order of the Roman Catholic Church founded on January 25 1816 by Saint Eugene de Mazenod, a French priest from Marseilles. It was first recognised by Pope Leo XII on February 17 1826. Originally established to revive the Church after devastation by the French Revolution the religious order now serves in various countries around the world. Though they originally focused on working with the poor, they became known as a missionary and teaching order as well. In 1938, Pope Pius XI called them "specialists in difficult missions".

The Oblate Centre of Mission in Edinburgh comprises of the parishes of St John Ogilvie, Wester Hailes and St Mary's Star of the Sea, Leith. The Centre is served by five Oblates: Resident at St John Ogilvie's: Fr Tony Quinlan OMI; Resident at St Mary's Star of the Sea: Fr Ted McSherry OMI (Team Leader), Fr John McFadden OMI (also Prison Chaplin), Fr Denis Cormican OMI and Fr Frank Murray OMI (Retreats).

      St Eugene de Mazenod OMI     Blessed Joseph Gerard OMI

For more information on Vocations to the Oblate Life and Mission please contact Fr Martin Moran OMI, Oblate Vocations Director, Retreat House, Crewe; e-mail to director@oblateretreatcentre.org.uk or visit the Oblate Vocations website at www.oblatevocations.com