Monastic Discernment Retreat

When: March 22-24, 2024
Who: Catholic Men Ages 18-45

The monks of Saint Joseph Abbey.

Wondering About Monastic Life? Come and See for Yourself!

Is God calling you to the monastic life? Are you discerning a religious vocation and wondering if you might be called to be a monk, specifically a Benedictine monk at Saint Joseph Abbey?

Saint Joseph Abbey is hosting a Monastic Discernment Retreat March 22-24, and if you a Catholic male between the ages of 18-45 who is discerning a call to the monastic life, please consider joining us!

Those attending will be able to arrive at the Abbey beginning at 10 a.m. All should arrive no later than 4 p.m. Sunday, the discernment retreat activities will end following lunch.

During this vocation retreat you will get to:

  • Pray the Divine Office and attend Mass with the monks.

  • Attend conferences on various aspects of monastic life.

  • Assist the monks in the different Abbey workshops.

  • Spend time in personal prayer have opportunities to talk with the vocation director.

  • Spent time getting to know the monastic community.

If you have questions, please contact the vocation director, Bro. Austin Simon, O.S.B., at vocations@sjasc.edu or 985-867-2281.

To register for the discernment retreat, click here.