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Oblates of Saint Benedict are Christian men and women who choose to associate themselves with a religious community of Benedictine monks 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.
Oblates from all locations and guests are invited to monthly meetings of the Latrobe Deanery of Oblates, mostly at 6:30 p.m., usually, on the third Sunday. The group is discussing the book A Study Guide for the Rule of Saint Benedict. Generally meetings are in Room 202 of the Brownfield Center on the Seminary part of campus. Oblates may also join the monks for Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. in the Basilica. A light supper before the meeting is available; however, the caterer needs to know nine days prior. Please phone Father Donald to make a reservation for supper and attendance at 724-805-2291 or email him at svaoblates@stvincent.edu.
Also, informative presentations on Benedictine spirituality continue to be held at 3 p.m. on the same dates in the Brownfield Center. All are welcome. Please refer to the CALENDAR link of this website for the list of forthcoming presentations and the NEWS link for a list of previous talks.
Cyber Deanery – Please visit our Cyber Deanery. It is best to have Google and a Gmail account, but it is not required. We have a number of members who are using other internet providers. If you don’t have a Google account, you can still read and join in discussions through your email; however, you will be unable to create or edit groups or post files. For details email Patrick C Kenny.

Latest News
April 13 Oblate Talk: How Benedictine Spirituality Shapes Advocate
Eric Failing of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference will give a presentation to Oblates on at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13. The talk will take place in the Assembly Room at
Two Oblate Talks On March 16, Informational Event March 23
Two of a series of monthly presentations on Benedictine spirituality will continue on Sunday, March 16, from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. and from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. in
Ask The Abbot Now In March
The meeting scheduled for January 19 in Latrobe was canceled because of heavy snowfall. Archabbot Martin’s presentation “Ask the Abbot” has been re- scheduled to Sunday, March 16, at 6:45
The Solemnity of Saint Benedict
Oblates are invited to attend events at the Archabbey on Friday, March 21, to celebrate the Solemnity of the Passing of Our Holy Father Benedict with the monastic community and
Events
Oblate Meeting Schedule:
March 16, 2025 • Liturgy of the Hours • Brother Finnbar McEvoy, O.S.B., 3 p.m., Brownfield Room 202
March 16, 2025 • Ask the Abbot • Archabbot Martin, 6:45 p.m., Brownfield Room 202
March 21, 2025 • Feast of Saint Benedict’s Passing • 4 p.m. Mass, Archabbey Basilica • Monsignor Stuart Swetland, Archdiocese of Kansas
April 13, 2025 • Eric Failing • Pennsylvania Catholic Conference • 3 p.m., Brownfield Room 202
May 18, 2025 • Suffering, Health, Aging • Father Jude Brady, O.S.B. • 3 p.m., Brownfield Room 202
June 22, 2025 • Ladder of Monks: Lectio Divina by Guigo II • Father James Orr • 3 p.m., Brownfield Room 202