A life of prayer, work and community
Becoming a Benedictine monk in the UK
Explore a vocation to Benedictine monastic life at St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth, part of the Subiaco Cassinese Congregation of the Order of Saint Benedict.
Explore the vocation quiz
The short answer
A Benedictine vocation is a call to seek God through prayer, community life, work, study and hospitality under the Rule of Saint Benedict.
What is daily life centred upon?
The monastic day is centred upon Holy Mass and the Divine Office, with time for work, study, spiritual reading and community life.
How can I explore a vocation?
Read about Benedictine life, take the informal vocation quiz and contact the Abbey for a confidential conversation when you are ready.
Which Benedictine family is Chilworth part of?
St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth is part of the Order of Saint Benedict and the Subiaco Cassinese Congregation.