Institutional Advancement News

At Oblate School of Theology, we recognize that our benefactors make everything on this campus possible: the buildings and grounds, degree and certificate programs, continuing education programs and more. All exist because of the generosity of our donors.

In 2008, OST launched the Building on Faith Campaign. The campaign reflects the School’s vision of enhancing its educational service to students, increasing its capacity to serve the Catholic community and furthering our mission to serve and evangelize the poor. Our goal is to grow from a local institution to regional and national prominence in theological education.

Less than $5.1 million remains to be raised to reach our $30 million Building on Faith campaign goal! The new construction phase of the campaign is completed. The Whitley Theological Center and our new residential facility are built, dedicated and already in use. The WTC contains an auditorium, three large and two smaller classrooms, a student commons and office space. The guest house provides accommodations for visiting professors, short-term guests of the School and out-town students. Both facilities are much-needed additions to our campus.

The buildings may be finished, but the campaign is not, as much remains to be done. This includes renovating the historic Main Building, and funding programming until returns on endowments can fully support those programs.

If you have made a gift to the Building on Faith campaign, thank you. If you haven’t, we hope you will consider making a gift or pledge today. If you made a gift but would like to do more, please contact me. With everyone’s help, we can successfully complete the campaign. Every gift is vitally important and deeply appreciated.  

If you do not currently receive our OST News magazine, published three times each year, but would like to, please contact Yolanda Garcia at (210) 341-1366, Ext. 219 or yolanda@ost.edu. She will be happy to add you to our magazine mailing list.

If you are interested in learning more about our Continuing Education programs and are not currently receiving our Continuing Education mailings, please contact Yolanda and she will see that you receive announcements of our Continuing Education programs.

If you have never visited our campus, or if it has been a while since you were here, please come by soon. I’d be happy to show you our newest facilities. You’re always welcome at OST.

Lea Kochanek