Welcome to the home page of the Oblates of Saint Benedict, affiliated with Saint Vincent Archabbey.

Oblates of Saint Benedict are Christian men and women who choose to associate themselves with a Benedictine religious community in order to strengthen their baptismal commitment and enrich their Christian way of life. Oblates do not take vows or live in a monastery. They continue to live in the world while they strive eagerly to live out the values of the Gospel. 

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Check out our upcoming events . We also invite you to explore this way of life through this website. For additional information on becoming an Oblate, please contact Fr. Donald the Director of Oblates.

“Oblate Retreats” ( MAY 17-19 ) & ( MAY 31-JUNE 2 )
Not as reported in November newsletter

The retreats at St. Vincent for summer, 2013, have been scheduled. The retreats on Benedictine spirituality are to be held on May 17-19, 2013, and May 31-June 2, 2013. I apologize for putting the wrong dates in the November newsletter. Both are to be directed by Fr. Donald. The second will be a silent retreat. Registration (and all other special arrangements) should be done through the St. Vincent Retreat Program, and not through the Oblate Office. Go here for more info ( to register for the retreat go to our retreat website )

First Assembly of Deanery Representatives ( JUNE 7-9 ) at Archabbey

Each deanery affiliated with the St. Vincent Oblate Program is invited to send two delegates to the Archabbey from Friday June 7  to  Sunday, June 9, for the first weekend meeting of deanery representatives. (Oblates from near-by deaneries who do not wish to stay overnight may choose to come on Saturday only.)  To register, do not contact the Oblate Office; rather phone the
Events and Conference Office at St. Vincent at 724-532-5030.

Talks and Presentations for 2013
We will have presentations and talks every month.
They will be will be on Sundays at 3pm in Roderick room 202.

April 21 we have a talk on Prayer.
May 19 we have a talk on Silence.
June 23 we have a talk on St. Benedict and his rule.
July 21 we have a talk on The Eucharist.