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
Editor: Bernadette McCaffrey
Writers: Annie Kessler, Bernadette McCaffrey
Photography: Sarah Abbott, Bill Magrath
Issue Designer: Judy Smith
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.
Always Close to the People
Extraordinary stories from Oblate friends in Tijuana, Mexico.
Why Do We...
Celebrate First Holy Communion?
The Lives of Saints
St. Patrick: Learn more about this beloved Patron Saint of Ireland.
Missionary Oblates in Ireland
Following in the footsteps of St. Patrick.
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Lourdes
It has been 150 years since Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes. Learn how the Oblates in Lourdes are celebrating this fantastic Jubilee.
Spring at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Take a closer look at the Shrine's celebrations.
Two Angels Speak
Oblate Bro. Andy Lawlor,
writes about what may have occurred in heaven during the first Holy Week.
An Unexpected Gift
Oblates are blessed by a Christmas Angel.
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