Becoming an oblate

If you are interested in becoming an Oblate of Jamberoo Abbey, we suggest the following steps:

• Spend some time exploring our website to get a sense of who we are and what we do.
• Read through the postings and links on the Oblate page.
• If you have not already done so, use the Lectio Divina link, which provides a guide for reading, prayer, and study of the Sunday readings.
• If possible, visit the Abbey. You are most welcome to join the community for Eucharist or the Liturgy of the Hours on any day, and our church is open daily for quiet prayer. If you are able to stay a few days, guest cottages are available. Bookings can be made through our Cottage Co-ordinator: 02 4236 0011 (ext 114) or use our contact us form below, choosing the dropdown “Retreats and Cottages”.
• Purchase a copy of the Rule of St Benedict from our bookshop — 02 4236 0011 (ext 111) or use our contact us form below, choosing the dropdown “Abbey Shop and Online Shop”. — and begin reading and reflecting on it in small sections. Daily readings from the Rule can also be found at www.osb.org/rb/show.asp?mode=today.
• Contact the Oblate Director, Sr Mechtild Crawford, for further information please use our contact us form below, choosing the dropdown “Oblates”.