Benedictine Oblates | St. Joseph, MN | Saint Benedict’s Monastery

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Please indicate if any of the above contact information is updated.

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Oblate Companions

I would like an oblate companion because I live at a distance or have limited mobility.
I am willing to be an oblate companion for someone.

Prayer Ministries

I would like to be (or continue to be) part of the monthly Oblate Ministry of Prayer (This letter includes a psalm, reflection and general intercessions).
I would like to be (or continue to be) part of the "Every-Other-Monday" Oblate Prayer Ministry (praying for the special intentions of oblates and their loved ones).

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Notification of Deaths

I would like to be informed when a member of the oblate community or their spouse, parent or child dies.
I would like to be informed when a member of the monastic community dies.

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Small Oblate Groups

I currently belong to a small oblate group.
I would like to be part of a small oblate group. (The oblate office will follow up with further information/questions regarding your interests/preferred format, etc.)

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Sharing Your Gifts

If/when the need arises, I am willing to:

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I would like to offer hospitality or assistance at the monastery:

at liturgical celebrations, such as Eucharist.
for oblate gatherings.
for meals, receptions or other monastic community gatherings (jubilee celebrations, funerals, etc.)
as photographer for oblate events.
whenever I might be needed and can be available.
I am interested in doing volunteer work and/or assisting in projects at the monastery.

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I am active in these ministries/projects/works of mercy in my local Church community:

I am willing to share these skills for the oblate or monastic communities:

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Other:*

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Oblate Survey 2025