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. John Madigan, O.M.I.
Executive Director: Steve Piantanida
Managing Editor: Mark Etling
Editor: Annie Kessler
Production Manager: Bill Undertajilo
Creative Supervisor: Jane Rieso
Writers: Annie Kessler, Christine Portell, Mike Viola
Design: Judy Smith
Photography: Sarah Abbott
For printed copies of this magazine, please contact Kim Weilmuenster at 618-398-7640, ext. 3345.
IN THIS ISSUE
From the Desk of Fr. John Madigan, O.M.I.
An Oblate Parntership that Endured
Two Oblate priests helped to found the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.
Oblate Feature
Father John Gordon, O.M.I. creates a Safe Haven for Newborns.
Why Do We...
Have Marian Devotions?
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Discover how this legendary saint converted his life of loose livng to a life devotated to Christ.
Feeding the World's Most Vulnerable Children
Discover how the Oblates have played a part in helping to feed orphaned newborns in Zambia.
Our Lady is a Refugee
Discover why a statue of Our Lady of the Rosary is in hiding in Sri Lanka.
Donor Highlight
June and Bill McGeehon
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