Our Sorrowful Mother's Ministry ~ A Healing and Reconciliation Ministry

A Tribute to our Priests

"The poverty of many people is not in the lack of money, food or other commodities, but in the lack of love, appreciation and understanding. There is no deeper misery and pain than the misery and the suffering of the heart."
—Fr. Delix Michel, our pastor at Mother of Dolors, Vandalia, IL

Thank you to all the holy priests who have ministered to all the people who have come to our conferences and retreats over the years, and who have guided us as our ministry has grown. We love you so very much!


Fr. Peter Rookey, OSM Because of your holy priesthood our ministry was born.	Msgr. Stuart Swetland Because of your holy priesthood and friendship we are forever blessed.

Fr. Bill Casey, CPM We are honored and blessed that you are a faithful friend and supporter of our ministry. Your courage and perseverance are an inspiration to us and help us to continue this work.	Fr. Delix Michel, SSL Our humble thanks to our beloved pastor for your direction and encouragement.

Fr. Pablo Straub What a joy and a blessing you are to us with the heart of Jesus, and the glow of the Holy Spirit.	Fr. Tom McCarthy Your gentle kindness and loving ways touched our hearts. You were a holy gift to us. Rest in peace.

Fr. Andrew Apostoli You are a beautiful priest with a reverence beyond all telling, always lifting us up and encouraging us.	Fr. John Titus You are a dear friend in every way, a model of virtue, and an inspiration to us to always reach higher.

Fr. Mark Baron, MIC You are a true gift to your people, our ministry and to us. We are forever grateful.	Fr. John Larson, MIC You have such a sincere and loving heart. You are filled with holy goodness and gifts.

Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God, SOLT Father, we thank you for your support and guidance as our spiritual Father and sharing with us your profound relationship with our Lord and our Blessed Mother. Your witness to the faith and devotion to the Church is edifying and sustaining for us.	Fr. Bill McCarthy You are a special priest with a song always in your soft and gentle heart. We are honored and privileged to know you, and to be a witness to your holy priesthood.

"Deep thought to ponder is this, that the salvation of many depends on the actions of a few." —Pope Pius XII

OSMM

All of our events are consecrated and dedicated to Our Sorrowful Mother. Our retreats are centered around the Eucharist in a gentle and accepting atmosphere where you can open up your heart to Jesus even more, or invite Him back into your life or those of your loved ones.

OSMM is:

–a ministry of reconciliation
–a ministry of relationships
–a ministry of servants
–a ministry to other ministries
–a place of safety; a haven
–a place of strength and opening the door to hope
–a place where you are met and accepted where you are, without expectations

OSMM Music

is provided by inspirational Catholic singers Annie Karto and Matthew Baute.
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Partner with OSMM

We are not funded by any official Church structure, and so we rely solely on the generosity of private individuals. God blesses small gifts from people like you, and tremendous things are accomplished. To help us with our work, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. Thank you!