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. Louis Studer, O.M.I.

Executive Director:Steve Piantanida

Editor: Bernadette McCaffrey

Photography: Staff Photography

Writers: Annie Kessler, Bernadette McCaffrey

Issue Designer: Tom Bartels

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

 


Oblates Fall 2007

 
 
Oblates Fall 2007
 
 
   
 

IN THIS ISSUE

Our Seminarians Need Your Help!

From the Desk of Fr. Louis Studer, O.M.I.

"Farmer To Father"
Fr. Lou's first book.

A Decade of Dedication
A look at Fr. Lou's service and dedication during his time at the Shrine.

Welcoming Two New Oblates to Belleville, IL
Introducing Fr. John Madigan, O.M.I., and Fr. Greg Gallagher, O.M.I.

The Lives of the Saints
St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

Festival of Faiths and Cultures
Another exciting and culturally enriching event at the Shrine.

Five Begin Their Journeys As
Missionary Oblate Priests
We welcome five newly-ordained Oblate Priests.

New Beginnings
Lucy Houck finds strength and inspiration through the Shrine.

A Time of Perseverance
Floods and droughts devastate Oblate communities in Bolivia.

Marian Devotion
Our Lady of Fatima.

 

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