Oblate School of Theology

Oblate School of Theology OST educates and prepares pastoral leaders, lay and religious, through the teaching of pastoral ministry rooted in theology and spirituality.

Oblate School of Theology is a Catholic graduate and professional school that provides theological education for the Church’s mission and ministry in the world. Founded in 1903 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Oblate School of Theology (OST) is a Catholic graduate and professional school that provides theological education for the Church’s mission and ministry in the world. OST provid

es a multicultural, multilingual, and ecumenical community of learning. Inspired by the charism of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, OST educates, forms, and renews men and women to “preach the Gospel to the most abandoned.” OST is a community of scholars and students who respect and celebrate global cultural diversity through various languages, traditions, and backgrounds firmly rooted in Christ.

06/04/2026

Oblate School of Theology joins our San Antonio community in wishing the Spurs the best of luck throughout the NBA Finals! GO SPURS GO! 🏀

Read about our president’s inspiring and dedicated journey of priestly service and leadership as he prepares to celebrat...
06/03/2026

Read about our president’s inspiring and dedicated journey of priestly service and leadership as he prepares to celebrate his 50th ordination anniversary. 🙏

With his 50th anniversary of religious life just around the corner, Father Louis Studer, OMI, recently reflected on his journey to the priesthood and the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. This native son of the Diocese of Sioux City presently serves as president of the Oblate School of Theology...

Meet our 2026 Summer Institute keynote speakers! 🎤 This year’s featured keynote speaker, Dr. Peter Tyler, an internation...
05/27/2026

Meet our 2026 Summer Institute keynote speakers! 🎤

This year’s featured keynote speaker, Dr. Peter Tyler, an internationally respected scholar of spirituality and practicing psychotherapist, will deliver three keynote presentations exploring the relationship between mythos, logos, and psyche, and the transformative nature of mysticism.

Additional keynote speakers include Doug Beach, a mental health advocate and former executive director of NAMI Greater San Antonio, and Father Ron Rolheiser, OMI, an award-winning author and world-renowned speaker of contemporary spirituality and religion.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Grab your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4uTonRE

This Memorial Day, we honor the courage and remember the sacrifices of the brave men and women who gave their lives in s...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the courage and remember the sacrifices of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We express our deepest gratitude and continue to pray for the eternal rest of our fallen service members. 🙏

We're still reminiscing on all the joy, excitement, and special moments from last week’s commencement ceremony. 🥹 ❤️ We ...
05/22/2026

We're still reminiscing on all the joy, excitement, and special moments from last week’s commencement ceremony. 🥹 ❤️

We wish all our OST graduates and students a safe and blessed summer!

Happy Feast Day of St. Eugene de Mazenod! On this day, we honor his missionary spirit, his faithful commitment to servin...
05/21/2026

Happy Feast Day of St. Eugene de Mazenod! On this day, we honor his missionary spirit, his faithful commitment to serving those in need, and his love and compassion for the poor and most abandoned.

May his legacy continue to inspire us to live our faith boldly and spread the Gospel to all God's people. St. Eugene de Mazenod, pray for us. 🙏

The 2026 OST Summer Institute is one month away and tickets are still available for this three-day theological and spiri...
05/18/2026

The 2026 OST Summer Institute is one month away and tickets are still available for this three-day theological and spiritual event!

Join us as we explore the intersections of mysticism, soul, and psyche, and deepen our understanding of Christian spirituality and contemporary psychological insights. This year's keynote speakers will deliver thought-provoking presentations that draw on perspectives from theology, pastoral ministry, and clinical practice. Grab your tickets and register today: https://bit.ly/4uTonRE

05/16/2026

That’s a wrap on our OST Commencement Ceremony! 🎓✨

Congratulations to all our certificate and degree graduates on their hard work, dedication, and incredible achievements. May God bless the journey ahead as they go forth to lead and serve in their ministries and communities.

Yesterday, we gathered for a special evening to honor and celebrate the recipients of the 2026 Honorary Doctorate Degree...
05/15/2026

Yesterday, we gathered for a special evening to honor and celebrate the recipients of the 2026 Honorary Doctorate Degrees and the 2026 Medal of Honor! ✨
We congratulate The Most Rev. Mark J. Seitz, D.D., Bishop of El Paso, and Mr. Gordon Hartman, philanthropist and founder of Morgan’s Wonderland, as our esteemed recipients of this year’s Honorary Doctorate Degrees. We also congratulate Dr. Scott Woodward, OST President Emeritus, as our esteemed recipient of this year’s Medal of Honor.

The Honorary Doctorate recognizes individuals who embody the values and mission of Oblate School of Theology, and the Medal of Honor is awarded for outstanding contributions in service to the School.

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The commencement stage is set and graduation countdown begins! 🎓🙌Soon-to-be graduates, don’t forget to check your studen...
05/14/2026

The commencement stage is set and graduation countdown begins! 🎓🙌

Soon-to-be graduates, don’t forget to check your student email for any final updates and announcements.

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