Oblate Monastic Summer Studium

2026 dates : 5-24 July
The language of the course is English.
Participation limit : 20 people
Registration opens : 21 January 2026
Registration deadline : To be announced
Fees : To be announced

The Oblate Monastic Summer Studium has been thoughtfully redesigned to deeply engage Benedictine Oblates with the rich values of prayer, study, community and reflection over three inspiring weeks from 5-24 July.

This immersive program features three mini-courses exploring the contemporary challenges of living Benedictine values in a digital world which is more and more dominated by AI (Week I), living Benedictine spirituality in a world of religious pluralism (Week II), and integrating daily life with the profound beauty of liturgical and devotional prayer (Week III).

Augmenting this transformative experience, participants will embark on pilgrimages to iconic Benedictine shrines around Rome, including St. Paul’s Outside-the-Walls and the shrine of Saint Benedict at Subiaco. The all-inclusive fee covers tuition, room, board, and access to all organized activities, with generous personal time for prayer and exploration in the heart of Italy.

This unique opportunity invites oblates to deepen their spiritual life, connect with a vibrant Benedictine community and experience the enduring treasures of Benedictine prayer, study and hospitality at the headquarters of the worldwide Benedictine Confederation.

Participants are reminded that this three-week adventure includes a significant amount of walking. Comfortable shoes and dress are encouraged. This program is limited to 20 Oblates. Online registration opens 21 January 2026.