In the spirit of our Catholic tradition and inspired by our patron, St. Philip Neri, six young men embraced the opportunity to do good through service. They journeyed to Nazareth Farm, a faith-based, retreat-like service experience located in Salem, West Virginia.
During this week-long mission trip, the boys made a meaningful sacrifice—they gave up their phones and all forms of technology. In doing so, they opened their hearts to the stirrings of the Holy Spirit, dedicating themselves fully to prayer, community, simplicity, and service.
Watch the recap here.
This article appeared in the September 2025 issue of Fidelitas: The Alumni Newsletter of Oratory Prep. To read the latest issue, visit www.oratoryprep.org/fidelitas.