Who We Are
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate were founded in 1816 by St. Eugene De Mazenod. Now more than 3,600 Oblate priests and brothers serve the People of God in nearly 70 countries. The Oblates were called “Specialists of the Most Difficult Missions” by Pope Pius XI.
The Oblates’ mission is to preach the Good News of salvation. They celebrate the sacraments, feed and shelter the poor, care for the orphaned, nurture the sick and elderly. The Oblates offer hospitality and spiritual guidance to pilgrims at holy places around the world, including the Sacred Grotto of Lourdes in France and their two spiritual homes in the United States – the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and the Lourdes Grotto and Tepeyac de San Antonio.
Popular Devotional Gifts
Votive Candle
Have a Votive Candle lit at the
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.
Lourdes Water
Receive water from the miraculous pilgrimage site of
Lourdes, France.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Novena
Find strength though Our Lady of Lourdes.
Prayers to
Lift the Spirit
During times of difficulty, let prayer lift your spirit.
Healing and Hope Novena
Bring healing and hope into your life with Our Lady of the Snows Novena.
Mary’s Journey of Faith Novena
Take a journey of faith with Our Lady.
Masses Online at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL
Currently Masses at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows are open to the public on a limited basis. Click below to view the live-streaming online masses.
Become A Co-Missionary With The Oblates
Join the Oblates’ environmental initiatives.
Joining Our Common Home is the “greenest” way that you can support the work of the Missionary Oblates. All correspondences will be through email, giving you an additional way to preserve the Integrity of Creation
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