“On February 27, Fr. Al entered Park View Care Center as a resuit of having suffered several falls here at King’s House which affected his mobility. Knowing Fr. AL, it is no surprise that he has maintained a wonderful attitude throughout this transition. Park View is right next to the retreat center. When you are in Buffalo, please be sure to stop in and say hello to him and continue to keep him in your prayers. His new address is 200 Park Lane, Buffalo, MN 55313. He can be reached at (763) 951-7953.”

“ON JANUARY 25th, 2016, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding by St. Eugene de Mazenod. St. Eugene’s heart was touched by the plight of the spiritually and materially poor in southern France who were suffering from the ravages of the French revolution. He suffered deeply from seeing how God’s people were abandoned and he chose to become the servant priest of the poor.”

“ON JANUARY 25th, 2016, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding by St. Eugene de Mazenod. St. Eugene’s heart was touched by the plight of the spiritually and materially poor in southern France who were suffering from the ravages of the French revolution. He suffered deeply from seeing how God’s people were abandoned and he chose to become the servant priest of the poor.”

“Our lift in the corner of the garden court which helps people descend to the red brick corridor went on life support in early October. I gave it last rites in mid-October as the cost to bringing this 17 year old mechanism back to life was prohibitive. After consulting with a few of our advisors we made the decision that it would be more cost effective to have a new lift installed. The cost is $18.000.00. If there is any way you can help with this we would appreciate it!”

“August 15, 1965 was typically warm and humid day in Godfrey, IL. The Feast of the Assumption was the day that I and 18 of my classmates were longing for. It marked the end of a yearlong novitiate experience when we were totally cut off from the world to concentrate on our spiritual growth and prepare ourselves for our first profession as Missionary Oblates. While August 15 was the end of one reality it was also the official beginning of my vowed life as a Missionary Oblate.”