In 2023, the Community was deeply saddened by the death of the Chaplain to the Victorian Oblates, Father Roger Kelly OGS. Father Roger's loving care for each Oblate, and for the Community as a whole - its life and growth - are, and will continue to be deeply missed, as will Father's joyful presence and wonderful sense of humour. Father Roger was Chaplain from early 2020 to the time of his death in April 2023.
On the Feast of Christ the King, November 2023, (photo) the Oblates of the Victoria Chapter were delighted to welcome Father Neil Hicks to be their Chaplain. Father Neil is the Archdeacon of the Diocese of Wangaratta, and priest-in-charge of Wangaratta West and the Warbies.