In some cities, there are enough oblates to form a group called a chapter. The chapter is a small local community of believers associated with Saint Meinrad and living by the Rule of St. Benedict. They support one another and join together in prayer and spiritual discovery.
This is the Mission Statement for chapters of Benedictine Oblates of Saint Meinrad:
We, Benedictine Oblates of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, are Christian men and women, lay and ordained, living in the world, united by the holy Rule of St. Benedict. We come together in Chapters to support one another and strengthen our spiritual life through liturgical celebration, instruction, and fellowship in Christ, so "that in all things God may be glorified" (RB 57:9).
Oblate chapters are located in the cities below, and Chapter Coordinators are listed for each chapter. Names in red can by emailed by clicking on the link.
Illinois
Chicago
Laura Flaherty
Indiana
Bloomington
Columbus
Jim Clerc
Evansville
Bob Bindley
Indianapolis
Al Kovacs
Merrillville
Mishawaka
Muncie
Scott McKee
St. Meinrad
Tim Elder
Tell City
Shirley Galey
Kentucky
Louisville
Tim Tallent
Cora Veza
Versailles/Lexington/Frankfort
Michigan
Portage
Steve Borchert
Charlotte Thomas
Missouri
ST. Louis
Bart Wall
New York
Bronx
Paul Zalonski
Farmingdale
Marie Devine
Ohio
Cincinnati
Mark Milliron
Columbus/Lancaster
Dayton
William Duffy
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Tennessee
Memphis
Online Chapter
Holly Vaughan
Oblates are affiliated with a monastery and are bonded in prayer, love and commitment. They are partners in the prayer and works of the monastery.
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