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Vocations
If you think that you would want to live for God for a lifetime, or have interest in religious life, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The monks of St. Paul’s Abbey
Discernment begins simply: come and see. Guests stay with us for a few days, join the community at prayer and at table, and take time to sense whether the rhythm of this life resonates with their calling.
Candidates for the priesthood must meet seminary qualifications and study after the novitiate; those entering as religious brothers need at least a high school diploma.
하느님께서 당신을 부르고 계실까요? 수도 성소에 관심이 있으시다면 ‘와서 보십시오.’ 며칠 머무시며 공동체의 기도와 노동에 함께하고, 이 삶이 당신의 부르심과 맞는지 분별하실 수 있도록 저희가 함께 걷겠습니다. 언제든 성소 담당 신부에게 연락 주십시오.
The Path
From first visit to solemn vows
Visit
Contact the vocation director and arrange a stay of several days, sharing the community’s prayer and work.
Discern
Reflect with the vocation director on your faith, gifts, and calling.
Apply
When intent is clear, the formal application begins — interviews with the novice master, prior, and abbot.
Novitiate
One year of formation in Benedictine spirituality and monastic life.
First Vows
Temporary profession, renewed every two years over four years.
Solemn Vows
Perpetual profession — for life.
Take the First Step
Contact the vocation director
Fr. Samuel Kim, OSB — Prior & Vocation Director
성소 담당 — 사무엘 원장신부