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Oblate Formation by Idaho Monks
Monastery of the Ascension offers three ways that oblates can continue their formation: courses for credit or non-credit through Benedictine Distance Learning; three oblate retreats each year; and occasional study weeks on Benedictine topics. For more information go to http://www.idahomonks.org/ and click on either Benedictine Distance Learning or Oblates.
Benedictine Pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece
In 2009, for the two weeks of May 4-18, Norvene and Doug Vest, along with Chris McCauley and Frank Ramirez, will co-host a pilgrimage that begins in Istanbul and concludes in Athens, including also a drive to Corinth. For more information contact Norvene, norvene@composury.com.
Oblate Study Week at Mt. St. Scholastica
“The Meaning of Oblation: Living the Benedictine Spirit as an Oblate” is the title of the oblate study week sponsored by Sophia Center of Mt. St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison, Kansas, during July 17-20. Abbot John Kassen, OSB, will present, “The Meaning of Oblation: Theology, History, Ritual”; Sr. Mary Irene Nowell, OSB, will present “Praying the Psalms in Daily Life.” There will also be a panel of oblates. This program was designed especially for the ongoing formation of oblates. For more information contact Sr. Marcia Ziska, OSB, at mziska@mountosb.org or call 913-360-6161.
American Benedictine Academy
The biennial conference theme of ABA is “Monastic Spirituality: Expanding Merton’s Vision.” The conference will be held at Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton, South Dakota, during August 7-10. You can go to http://www.osb.org/aba/news for more information and to register, or contact Sr. Theresa Schumacher at 320-363-7186.
Oblate Study Week at St. Meinrad
St. Meinrad Archabbey will host a study week for oblates during June 16-19. Br. John Mark Falkenhain will be the presenter, along with Br. Martin Erspamer. For more information call 812-357-6501 or go to http://www.saintmeinrad.edu/v2/monastery/monastery_obl_events.aspx
Please send new information to:
Antoinette Purcell, OSB
1402 Southern Avenue
Beech Grove, IN 46107
antoinette@benedictine.com
FAX: 317-780-2368.
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