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Andrew Chalkey is one of many missionaries dedicated to carry out the inspirations
and ideals as an Oblate. He
was born in Streator Illinois where many wonderful events happened that would shape
his character and bring him into serving our Lord. He
was ordained in
1956 which brought new challenges
into his life. One of his first missions was to serve in the Southern islands of
the Philippines where he flourished. He served there for 16 years. Once back in the
United States he served
at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois. He had assignments
in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Henry, Illinois and Spokane, Washington for
several years. He volunteered and worked in
Copenhagen Denmark where he served as Chaplain for the Danish people. He was Chaplain at the Apartment Community at Our Lady of the Snows for many years.
In 2005 Father Chalkey accepted his latest challenge as the Chaplain, Pastoral Care at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, his approach still remains the same. His counseling and selfless giving to the community are a credit not just to him, but to the Missionary Oblates. He helps in many wonderful ways. He has performed numerous weddings, thanksgiving masses, counseling for couples and house blessings for many. He is very well regarded for his outpour of care and love which he shows every day of his life.
He keeps a very busy schedule visiting hospitals, lifting spirits of the sick and weary patients. His travels take him many places and he meets many people.He still remain the kind, generous and thoughtful happy person he has always been.
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