WELCOME TO
THE MONKS OF SAINT ALBERT THE GREAT!
What is an Oblate?An Oblate is a lay or clerical, single or married, person or one who was formally associated with a particular monastery.
The Oblate seeks to live a life in harmony with the spirit of Saint Benedict as formulated in the Rule of Saint Benedict and its contemporary expression.
Oblates normally live at home, keep secular employment, and often maintain families.
Introduction and Mission
We, the monks of Saint Thomas, a community of Catholic Benedictine men, seek God through a common life of prayer, study, and work, giving witness to Christ and the Gospel, in service to the church and the world.
Called together by Christ, we support each other under the Rule of Saint Benedict and our Abbot. Our life together encourages learning, creativity in the Natural Sciences, Arts, and Trades, and care for God's creation.
We serve the Church and the wider community through our prayer and work in education, pastoral ministry, the missions, publishing, and in hospitality to people of all faiths.