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 Undertajlo
Creative Supervisor: Jane Rieso
Writers: Annie Kessler, Christine Portell, Mike Viola
Design: Jamie Green
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.
Oblate Feature
From Oblate Missionary to Governor... Bill Ritter.
Why Do We...
Observe Advent?
Our Woven Past: Oblate Paths to Sainthood
St. Eugene De Mazenod, Josef Cebula and Joseph Gerard.
The Lives of the Saints: Saint Ambrose
Learn about this great bishop whose preaching led to the conversion of
St. Augustine.
Fr. John Maronic, O.M.I.: The Path to Sainthood Begins
St. Matthew's Church
Celebrating 100 Years.
Look Beyond the Lights
The 39th Annual Way of Lights at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
in Belleville, Illinois.
Donor Highlight
Beverly Jarvis
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