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. Tom Singer, O.M.I.

Executive Director: Eric Streiff

Staff Photographer: Theodore Hennessy

Writers: Bernadette McCaffrey,John Nguyen

Designers: Sarah Abbott, Alllison Bonvie, Laura Van Eck

Issue Designer: Jamie Green

For printed copies of this magazine, please contact Kim Weilmuenster at 618-398-7640, ext. 3345.

 
 
 
 
 
   
 

IN THIS ISSUE

From the desk of Fr. Tom Singer, O.M.I.

The Mystery of My Soul: One Oblate Novice's Story
A look into the life of Bro. Sydney Musonda as he journeys toward priesthood.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Celebrating a NEW devotional site being added to the Shrine.

Oblate Profile
Meet the new U.S. Oblate Provincial.

Building the Foundation for a New Future
Oblate Ministries in Maggona, Sri Lanka.

Finding God in Ordinary Things
Discover how nature and God are one.

Healing and Hope Profile
Healing the Earth with Hope for the Future.

Why Do We ...
Learn how Jesus began the rich tradition of the papacy .

Donor Highlight
How one man's life led him to a better understanding of God's call to serve the poor.

 

 

 

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