Oblates magazine is a publication of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate through the Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate in Belleville, Illinois. Oblates magazine seeks: to inform our readers about the ministries of the Oblates to the poor and needy people of the world, and the ministry of healing and hope at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows; to educate our readers about the teachings of the Catholic faith and about the Missionary Oblates; to inspire the faith of our readers so that they may enhance their own spirituality; and to invite our readers to become partners in the ministry of the Missionary Oblates through spiritual and financial support.

Publisher: Fr. Tom Singer, O.M.I.

Executive Director: Eric Streiff

Staff Photographer: Theodore Hennessy

Writers: Stacy Jobst, John Nguyen

Designers: Sarah Abbott, Allison Bonvie, Jamie Green

Issue Designer: Laura Van Eck

For printed copies of this magazine, please contact Kim Weilmuenster at 618-398-7640, ext. 3345.

 

 

Oblates Magazine - January/February 2006 Issue

 
 
 
 

IN THIS ISSUE

Poem

From the Desk of Fr. Tom Singer, O.M.I.

The Tekakwitha Native American Missions
Oblates in the U.S. carry on St. Eugene's teachings.

Guild Center Renovations
The Edwin J. Guild Center reflects the charism of the Missionary Oblates.

Oblate Profile
Fr. Darrell Rupiper works to preserve God's Kingdom.

Returning to the Sea
An intimate look at the life of one orphan of the tsunami.

Finding God in Ordinary Things
How beginning the New Year leads to God.

Why Do We ...
Use Holy Water?

Donor Highlight
The Wrights celebrate their Golden Anniversary at the Shrine.

 

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