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.
Chief Communications Officer:
Stephen Cooke
Chief Development Officer:
Gail Battle
Managing Editor: Mark Etling
Editor: Annie Kessler
Production Manager: Bill Undertajlo
Creative Supervisor: Jane Rieso
Writers: Annie Kessler & Mike Viola
Photography: Sarah Abbott
Issue Designer: Laura VanEck
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.
Creating Beautiful Music: Aaron Neville
Discover how the Oblates impacted the life of this famous singer.
Why Do We...
Visit Shrines? Understanding why people of faith gather at shrines and how they can help us become closer to God.
Oblates Begin Mission with Secularity
Helping people who have turned away from religion find God in their lives.
The Lives of Saints: St. Paul
Learn more about this saint during the Year of St. Paul.
Reflections on My Time in Zambia
Fr. David Kalert, O.M.I. and Fr. Ron Carignan, O.M.I. reflect on their mission work in Zambia.
Find Healing, Find Hope
66th Annual Healing & Hope Novena
Donor Highlight:
Joan Mitchell
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