The Benedictine Medal









Oblates of St. Benedict are women and men, single or married, who seek a deeper relationship with God through association with a Benedictine Community. They follow the Rule of St. Benedict, a time-proven guide to a spiritual way of life, as it applies to their own lives.

Oblates do not take on new religious practices. They simply promise to deepen their faith and lead enriched lives according to the Gospel as it is reflected in the Rule of St. Benedict.

The oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery share in the prayer and works of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago.


Twelve men and women were welcomed as oblates of our monastery in late June, 2010, in Pueblo, Colorado. The new oblates are shown above with four of our Sisters.



Four women were welcomed as new oblates during a Eucharistic Celebration at St. Scholastica Chapel (above, left) on October 18, 2009. A "potluck" brunch (above, right) followed the Liturgy.

Eleven new oblates.


Eleven men and women were welcomed as new oblates during a Eucharistic Celebration on August 30, 2009.


Oblates share their talents with the Community.




Oblate and actress Rosie Newton, standing
far left, entertained the Sisters with an exerpt
from the play, "Late Nite Catechism".




Oblate and artist, Matt Ambre
gave a presentation of his art
to the Sisters in the infirmary.


For additional information on Oblates go to: http://www.oblatespring.com/index.htm


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For information about The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
oblate program contact:

Sister Benita Coffey, O.S.B.
bcoffey@osbchicago.org
St. Scholastica Monastery 
7430 N. Ridge Boulevard 
Chicago, Illinois 60645-1913 
773.764.2413, ext 327