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    What is an Oblate?

    Oblates of St. Benedict are Christian individuals who are attracted to Benedictine spirituality and who have connected with a local Benedictine community in order to enrich their Christian way of life. Oblates seek God by striving to become holy in their own chosen way of life. Today, throughout the world, there are thousands of Oblates praying and working in spiritual union with Benedictine women and men of various communities.

    What is an Oblate of St. Benedict at St. Placid Priory?

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    Oblates of St. Benedict are active baptized Christians who bond with the Benedictine Community of St. Placid Priory to enrich their Christian spirituality. Through relating with St. Placid Priory, they deepen their commitment to seek God and to live out the Benedictine spirituality wherever they are.



    Do you desire to be an Oblate Candidate?

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    In considering whether you would like to be an Oblate, St. Placid Priory asks you to mutually discern the following questions with our Oblate Director:

  • What attracts you to Benedictine spirituality?
  • Why do you desire to relate with St. Placid Priory?
  • Are you free and available to integrate Benedictine values into your daily life?
  • How are you able to be a Benedictine presence wherever you are?
  • How are you currently involved in your faith community?
  • How would being a Benedictine Oblate enrich your faith commitment?
  • Describe your readiness to become an Oblate at St. Placid Priory.

    • Oblate Formation Program

    Meets from 12:30 to 3:15 PM on most Second Sundays of the month, September through June (no meeting in May).

    Take a look at Anne Nelson's report on our Oblates' activities.

    Suggested Topics for Oblate Program by our Oblate Candidates:

  • Lectio
  • Eucharist
  • Silence
  • St. Benedict and His Rule-History
  • How Catholic Church interfaces with Benedictines
  • Listening
  • Stability
  • Change
  • Balance
  • Psalms
  • History of St. Placid Community

    • Rituals

  • Reception of Oblate Candidate
  • Rite of Oblation
  • Renewal of Oblation

    • How Can One Become an Oblate?

    A person wishing to become an Oblate should contact Lucy Wynkoop, OSB.

    Or write to her at:

      St. Placid Priory
      500 College St NE
      Lacey, WA 98516

    (360) 438-1771

    Or you may open and read or print our Oblate brochure.



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