List of Benedictine/related monasteries in California

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SuscipeMeDomine said:
I’m confused. I thought they closed. Or did they just stop having Oblates?
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They did, but for a relatively short period (less than a year, IIRC). They are now affiliated with New Camaldoli (they are sort of a satellite monastery, if you will and are now Camaldolese.) It was an answer to many, many, many prayers. And all of those were just mine.😉

There new website is HERE:cool:
 
Luigi_Daniele said:
Just be clear:blush:

I am looking for any monsatery of any RC monks/nuns that fiollow the Rule of St Benedict

I have found a few, but I think that there are others. Thanks so much:cool:
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Thanks for the list. Ill look into them later. I got a question. I’m looking into a Benedictine order that is conservative in direction yet will take older vacations. There is some financial debt owed as well so they may have to be understanding as well. Any ideas.
 
WilT said:
Thanks for the list. Ill look into them later. I got a question. I’m looking into a Benedictine order that is conservative in direction yet will take older vacations. There is some financial debt owed as well so they may have to be understanding as well. Any ideas.
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Each monastery is independent, so one may take older vocations while another will not.

It’s also important to understand that Benedictines take a vow of stability, so you know exactly where you will be for the rest of your life. Because of that, I think it’s important to establish a relationship with a particular monastery and find a sense of comfort there. It’s not like you can say “Well, I don’t really like the work these guys do but that’s OK because I can move on in a few years.”

Once you find the monastery that seems right, spend time with them so you can get to know them and they can get to know you. Then, even if you’re over their stated age limit, they have a better sense of whether you would be a good monk there and they can make an exception.
 
SuscipeMeDomine said:
Each monastery is independent, so one may take older vocations while another will not.

Once you find the monastery that seems right, spend time with them so you can get to know them and they can get to know you. Then, even if you’re over their stated age limit, they have a better sense of whether you would be a good monk there and they can make an exception.
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Come on down and join us at Prince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside! They have an awesome Oblate program; my husband has been one for over 10 years. :highprayer:
 
Catholic1954 said:
Come on down and join us at Prince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside! They have an awesome Oblate program; my husband has been one for over 10 years. :highprayer:
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Wonderful. How does one join that Oblate program. I’ve seen women oblates the times I visited there. I’ve never seen the men oblates groups! How do I get in touch with them?😉
 
WilT said:
Wonderful. How does one join that Oblate program. I’ve seen women oblates the times I visited there. I’ve never seen the men oblates groups! How do I get in touch with them?😉
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Becoming an oblate in any monastery is going to be similar. Decide which monastery, then go there or call them and talk with the person in charge of oblates.

You’ll want to select a monastery you can visit, at least occasionally, for retreats and/or gatherings. Some monasteries have oblate groups that meet in places beyond the monastery so you might consider if there is a group relatively nearby. It’s nice to be able to get together with other oblates as well as with the monks, and it’s much easier to attend a monthly meeting that’s 10 miles away than one that’s 100 miles away.

My monastery doesn’t have separate groups for men and women, everyone meets together. I don’t know what others do.
 
SuscipeMeDomine said:
Becoming an oblate in any monastery is going to be similar. Decide which monastery, then go there or call them and talk with the person in charge of oblates.

You’ll want to select a monastery you can visit, at least occasionally, for retreats and/or gatherings. Some monasteries have oblate groups that meet in places beyond the monastery so you might consider if there is a group relatively nearby. It’s nice to be able to get together with other oblates as well as with the monks, and it’s much easier to attend a monthly meeting that’s 10 miles away than one that’s 100 miles away.

My monastery doesn’t have separate groups for men and women, everyone meets together. I don’t know what others do.
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Ours meet together as well.
 
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