Oblates

2009 Oblate Initiates

Seeking workers in a multitude of people,
God calls out and says again: “Is there anyone here who yearns for life and desires to see good days (Ps.34:13)?”
If you hear this and your answer is “I do,”
God directs these words to you…
- Rule of Benedict: Prologue

If you desire to deepen your relationship with God, with others and with yourself ─

If you desire to ground your spirituality in values based on simplicity, respect, hospitality,
and reverence for all life ─

If you desire to enter into a distinct relationship with others and want to be sustained by others on a similar spiritual path ─

Consider becoming an Oblate of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie.

Please click here to download a PDF brochure about the Oblate Way of Life in relationship with the Benedictine Sisters of Erie.

For more information about the Oblate Way of Life contact:

Marilyn Schauble, OSB

Oblate Director
Mount Saint Benedict Monastery
6101 East Lake Road
Erie, PA 16511-1599
T: 814-899-0614
F: 814-898-4004
E-mail Sister Marilyn

Additional Internet resources about Oblates can be found at
Order of Saint Benedict: www.osb.org/obl

Listen carefully to my instructions and attend to them with the ear of your heart.
Rule of Benedict: Prologue