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Oblates - Winter 2007 - Volume 64 - Number 4

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, Tom Bartels, Bill Magrath

Issue Designer: Allison A. Salzman

NCDC Award Winner Catholic Press Association 2006

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


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IN THIS ISSUE

From the Desk of Fr. John Madigan, O.M.I.

Christmas Eve at Hope House*
Learn how two orphans in Haiti found a new home on Christmas Eve

The Lives of Saints
St. Nicholas

Why Do We...
Celebrate with Christmas Trees

Christmas at the National Shrine
of Our Lady of the Snows

A Real Wonder; Fr. Greg Gallagher, O.M.I. shares a unique Oblate perspective of this special time.

Donor Highlight:
Mari Chan tells us about her fascinating lfie and how she came to know the Oblates.

"We've Come This Far By Faith"
Oblates' St. Francis Xavier Church celebrates 80 years of Catholic presence in Overtown, Florida.

* Christmas Eve at Hope House," written by Mike Viola.

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