The Community-In-Formation of The Oratory of St Philip Neri in Cincinnati

Taken from the Web-Site of The Community-In-Formation 
of The Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Cincinnati 
at http://www.spncincinnati.com/

The High Altar of The Oratory of St Philip Neri in Cincinnati.

The Congregation of the Oratory of St Philip Neri is a “society of Apostolic life” founded under the guidance of the Confederation of the Oratory (based in Rome) and with the permission of the local Ordinary.  The definitive foundation of an Oratorian Congregation is actually done by the Roman Pontiff directly, which makes a Congregation what is called a “Pontifical Right” foundation.  

An Oratory provides an opportunity for Priests to live their vocation in a more structured community than what is typically experienced by Diocesan Priests, but with more flexibility than a Religious Order.  Above all, it is a Community of Charity in the Spirit of St Philip Neri, the “Joyful Saint”.