Congregation of the Oratory of Jesus and Mary Immaculate
French religious order
Also known as: Bérullian
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The Congregation of the Oratory of Jesus and Mary Immaculate, also known as the French Oratory or Bérullians, is a Roman Catholic congregation of secular priests. Founded in 1611 by Cardinal Pierre de Bérulle, it draws some of its rules from the Oratory of St. Philip Neri but is a distinct institution.1
The primary work of the French Oratory is the training of candidates for the priesthood. As of the early 21st century, the congregation had nearly 20 members in Paris and operated several French schools.1
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