Rome: Two Oblate Archbishops to Receive the Pallium from Pope Leo XIV

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Rome: Two Oblate Archbishops to Receive the Pallium from Pope Leo XIV

During the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV will confer the Pallium on two Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.

This ancient symbol of pastoral communion expresses the close bond of Archbishop Susai JESU in Canada and Archbishop Charlie M. INZON in the Philippines with the Successor of Peter as they continue their ministry in their local Churches.

Shepherds in Mission

During the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV will confer the Pallium on two Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The two Oblate archbishops who received the Pallium this year are Archbishop Susai JESU of Keewatin-Le Pas, Canada, and Archbishop Charlie M. INZON of Cotabato, Philippines.
Appointed in 2025, Archbishop JESU shepherds one of the largest and most remote dioceses in Canada. The Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas extends across northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Nunavut, where Oblates have accompanied Indigenous communities for generations. His ministry continues that missionary presence in places where the Church remains a quiet but faithful companion in everyday life.

Also appointed in 2025, Archbishop INZON serves the Archdiocese of Cotabato in the southern Philippines, a region marked by rich cultural diversity and a long journey toward peace. Oblates have ministered in Mindanao for decades, often in challenging circumstances. His episcopal ministry continues that tradition through dialogue, pastoral closeness, and a steadfast commitment to the people entrusted to his care.

Mgr. Charlie Malapitan Inzon, OMI

His Excellency Monsignor Charlie Malapitan INZON, O.M.I., was born on 24 November 1965 in Castilla, Sorsogon. He studied philosophy at Notre Dame University, Cotabato City and theology at the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City. He was awarded a master’s degree in pastoral ministry and a doctorate in psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City.

After professing his perpetual vows in 1990 with the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, he was ordained a priest on 24 April 1993.

He has held the following offices: chaplain of Notre Dame of Jolo College, Jolo (1993-1995), mission in charge, Tawi-Tawi (1995-1998), parish vicar of Santo Niño in Midsayap, Cotabato (1998-2000), director of the OMI College Seminary, Quezon City (2000-2006), director of the Peace and Research Center (2007-2009), dean of the Graduate School (2009-2010) and dean (2010-2014) at Notre Dame of Jolo College, Jolo, dean of Notre Dame of Jolo College, Jolo (2014-2018), provincial superior (2018-2020), and president of the OMI Asia-Oceania Regional Conference (2020).

He was appointed vicar apostolic of Jolo on 4 April 2020. Within the Episcopal Conference, he is president of the Episcopal Commission on Catholic Education.

Mgr. Archbishop Susai Jesu, OMI

His Excellency Monsignor Susai JESU, O.M.I., was born on May 17, 1971, in Pushpavanam, India. He studied Philosophy at the Pontifical Athenaeum Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram in Bangalore and Theology at the Khrist Premalaya Institute of Theology in Ashta. He later earned a Master’s degree in Pastoral Counselling from Saint Paul University in Ottawa.

He made his perpetual profession in the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in 2000 and was ordained a priest on July 27 of the same year. He has held the following pastoral assignments:
Parochial Vicar in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh (2000–2002), Pastor in Surala Kappa, North India (2002–2005), Parochial Vicar in Kombadimadurai, Tamil Nadu (2005–2007), Pastor of St. Gertrude in Pelican Narrows and Our Lady of Seven Sorrows in Sandy Bay (2009–2015), Pastor of Sacred Heart of the First Peoples in Edmonton (since 2017), Provincial Councillor (since 2019)

A Sign of Communion

The Pallium, woven from the wool of lambs blessed on the Feast of Saint Agnes, is a visible sign of communion with the Successor of Peter. It also reminds every metropolitan archbishop of his calling to shepherd the flock with humility, fidelity, and generous service. Receiving the Pallium on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul places their ministry within the apostolic tradition the Church celebrates on this day.

As Archbishop JESU and Archbishop INZON receive this ancient sign of pastoral responsibility, the entire Oblate family accompanies them with gratitude and prayer, giving thanks for their witness and for the people they are called to serve.

Published on the OMI World website