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: Fr. Louis Studer, O.M.I.

Staff Photographer: Staff Photography

Writers: Stacy Conway,
Mary Mohrman, Elizabeth Leahy, Lisa Lachky, Bernadette McCaffrey

Issue Designer: Allison Salzman

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

 
 
 
 
 
   
 

IN THIS ISSUE

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

Fr. Tom’s Mailbag
Learn why Belleville, Illinois, was chosen for the site of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.

Oblate Profile
The late Fr. Bruce Heit, O.M.I.

37th Annual Way of Lights
The Way of Lights is an inspiring gift to all who visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows this holiday season.

Haiti: Sharing Our Faith
The Oblates in Haiti give hope to the thousands suffering in this impoverished country.

A Rosary Remembrance
A retired New York firefighter and his wife give rosaries to relatives of firefighters and police who lost their lives in the 9/11 World Trade Center tragedy.

Oblate Perspective
Bro. Sydney Musonda, O.M.I., learns that life in South Dakota isn't that different from Zambia.

Donor Highlight
Meet a long-time loyal and generous friend of the Oblates.


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