Oblate News
2026–2027 Theme: Awaken
The Oblate Steering Committee has chosen "Awaken" as our theme for the 2026-2027 year. This theme was inspired by the talk given by Father Timothy Joyce, OSB, at our Saint Benedict's Feast Day celebration. Father Tim awakened us to the fact that Benedictines around the world have begun a four-year Jubilee celebration, culminating with the 1500 anniversary of the establishment of a community at Monte Cassino by Saint Benedict in 529 CE. Father Tim invited us to explore what it means "to awaken to our place in the world of monasticism as well as the church throughout the world."
Oblate Occurrences
September 2026
First Oblate Meeting of the New Season
The Oblates met September 8th to renew their vows and to welcome new members.
Three Oblates made their Oblation, making their promises before Abbot Thomas and the community after Compline:
Anthony Oliveira, Obl OSB (Bernardo of the Annunciation)
Susie Dickson, Obl OSB (Therese of Lisieux)
Lisa Hall (Scholastica)
Becoming Oblate Novices:
Steve Lind
Kathy Loiacono
A gathering and celebration of the newly professed was held at the Morcone Center following the ceremony.
Upcoming Events
Oblates Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, October 6, at Glastonbury Abbey.
The topic is Chapter 32 of The Rule of Saint Benedict, "The Cellarer." John Hopkins will discuss how the chapter connects to this year's theme, "Awaken."
The Formation Class 2026-2027 Calendar with dates and topics will be forthcoming. Anyone with interest in Oblate formation, please feel free to contact Fr. Albrecht Nyce (Oblate Director) at oblates@glastonburyabbey.org and information will be sent regarding this year’s program by one of the Oblate Representatives for the class. Pax.
With gratitude and prayer,
The Oblate Steering Committee: Steve Tomolo, Dennis Dalton, John Hopkins, Barbara Mirabito, Carol Stanton and Fr. Albrecht Nyce, OSB, Oblate Director.