As Fr. Lou Studer, O.M.I., prepares to leave the
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, we hope
you will join us in celebrating his accomplishments.

After 10 years of devoted service as the Director of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and the Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate, Fr. Lou Studer, O.M.I., has been called to move on to retreat ministry in Buffalo, Minnesota.

Throughout his decade of dedicated service, Fr. Lou has accomplished much and inspired thousands.
As Fr. Lou Studer prepares to leave the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, all of us who have been blessed and inspired by his presence and his leadership will be celebrating and honoring his achievements.

His dedicated leadership has brought a great deal of blessings to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, as well as to the missions of his fellow Oblates throughout the world.

As we are preparing to say good-bye, we look back
on his accomplishments at the National Shrine of
Our Lady of the Snows.

1998 Millennium Spire and Candelarium Completed
1999 First Festival of Faiths and Cultures
2000 Rededication of Agony in the Garden
2000 All Bishops from Missouri and Illinois Attend the Annual Healing Novena
2001 Hispanic Ministry Program Initiated
2002 Children’s Memorial Playground Dedicated
2002 Guild Center Features Holy Shroud Exhibit
2003 Confirmation Spectacular Program Commenced
2003 Shrine Visitors Center Expanded to Welcome More Pilgrims
2004 Lourdes Grotto Renovation
2005 Our Lady of Guadalupe Hill Constructed
2006 Dedication of Peace Pole
2007 Children’s Memorial Fountain Dedicated

You can help us honor Fr. Lou in a special way by offering a gift in his name and sending a personal message to be included in a special “Book of Thanks” that we will give Fr. Lou upon his departure. The names of those who donate more than $1,000 will also be included on a very special Engraved Dedication Plaque which will be featured in the back of the Church of Our Lady of the Snows in honor of Fr. Lou’s Decade of Dedication for years to come. Call our Donor Services Department at 1-888-330-6264 for more information.