OBLATES OF SAINT JOSEPH ABBEY
Become a Saint Joseph Abbey Oblate
The Abbey's Oblate program allows the community to experience the richness of the Benedictine tradition through prayer, liturgical celebration, instruction and fellowship.
Oblates begin their initiation into the Oblate program by becoming Oblate Novices, usually on one of the two annual Days of Recollection. After a year as Oblate Novices, they are eligible to make their formal Oblation - again, usually on one of the annual Days of Recollection.
All Oblates of Saint Joseph Abbey are invited to the Days of Recollection, held in July, on the Saturday after the Solemnity of Saint Benedict (July 11), and in December, on the second Saturday before Christmas.
For further information, email oblates@sjasc.edu or simply complete the form below.
Saint Joseph Abbey Oblate Meeting Schedule
IN PERSON: Regional meetings are as follows:
Robert’s Cove Oblate Chapter
Second Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM
St. Leo IV Church Annex (St. Benedict Meeting Room)
7166 Roberts Cove Road, Rayne, La. 70578
Baton Rouge Oblate Chapter
First Tuesday of the month, 10:00 AM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church - Gauci Room in Activity Center
2250 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
NOLA Oblate Chapter
Third Saturday of the month, 8:45 AM
St. Francis Xavier Church
444 Metairie Road, LA 70005
Monthly meeting times subject to change
BY ZOOM: For those who cannot attend regional chapter meetings, there will be one Zoom meeting per month (except December and July). Dates and times available via oblate newsletter.
DAYS OF RECOLLECTION: These are held at Saint Joseph Abbey twice a year, in July, on the Saturday after the Solemnity of Saint Benedict (July 11), and in December, on the second Saturday before Christmas.
Want to Learn More About Becoming an Oblate?
Complete the form below.