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
Chief Communications Officer:
Stephen Cooke
Chief Development Officer:
Gail Battle
Managing Editor: Mark Etling
Editor: Annie Kessler
Production Manager: Bill Undertajilo
Creative Supervisor: Jane Rieso
Writers: Annie Kessler & Mike Viola
Photography: Sarah Abbott,
Issue Designer: Tom Bartels
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.
Trading the Good Life for the Good News
A member of a Zambian royal family joins the Oblate family.
Why Do We...
fast During Lent? A Lenten reflection from Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, O.M.I.
Celebrating Lent and Easter
at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows..
The Lives of Saints: St Peter
A simple fisherman became the "rock" upon which Christ built His Church.
Way of the Cross
The Shrine's presentation of Christ's Passion.
Vincent Gray Academy:
Creating fresh starts in life.
Oblates Open New Alaskan Ministry
The Oblates take on a pioneering missino in Alaska.
Donor Highlight:
Elizabeth Concepcion
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