In order to learn more about our monastic life or to begin the discernment, there are a variety of ways to proceed. I appreciate a hand-written or typed letter above all else. Or you may use the form provided below to get communications started. After the initial introduction has been made, we can deal with brief and specific questions by email.
initial vocation inquiry
Thank you for taking the time to contact me about your interest in our vocation. To help me respond, could you please provide the following data? All of this factual information may be shared with the Abbot's Council, should you decide to apply for an Observership in the community. But there is also a section for your own questions about our life or your qualifications; whatever you write there will be kept confidential.
Father James Orthmann, OCSO
Vocation Director
name
address
telephone
email
date of birth
baptismal parish
address
date of baptism /
reception into the
Roman Catholic Church
present parish
address
Could you please describe the following briefly?
work experience
education
family
How did you hear about the monastic life?
The following will remain confidential:
questions you would like to ask
other matters
Thank you for your interest and co-operation. I'll be back in touch with you as soon as possible.
Pax,
Father James