“Sit in your cell as in paradise.”
— St Romuald’

We are the Camaldolese Oblate Family of Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand and Singapore — a dispersed community of seekers, drawn together by a shared longing for God and a common way of life rooted in the ancient Camaldolese Benedictine tradition.

We are part of the world-wide family of Camaldolese monks, nuns and oblates, united under the inspiration of St Romuald and guided by the Rule of St Benedict. As oblates, we do not live behind monastery walls — we carry the spirit of the hermitage into our daily lives: into our homes, our work, our relationships, and our prayer.

The Threefold Good — community, solitude, and evangelium paganorum or martyrium (martyrdom), which signifies total self-giving, radical dedication to God, and unconditional love— form the heart of our path. We gather across great distances and across cultures, yet we are held together by the same interior call: to seek God with a quiet and attentive heart.

Whether you are new to the Camaldolese way or have walked it for many years, you are welcome here. Browse our pages to discover more about St Romuald, the Oblate Rule, our community life, and how to make contact with us in your region.

Come and see.

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CONTEMPLATION & THE TRANSFORMATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Retreat Dates: 4 p.m. Friday 29th Jan ’til Midday 31st Jan 2027.
Venue: Catholic Leadership Centre  ,576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Vic. Australia

A Retreat with Fr Cyprian Consiglio A special opportunity to enjoy the teaching, music and inspiration of contemplative monk Cyprian Consiglio
In this weekend’s sessions Cyprian will explore with us what happens in contemplative prayer, trying to map the journey through the inner landscape. We aim to describe the actual transformation that takes place in our consciousness. We will draw on non-Western philosophy and practices to articulate these things, as well as from several sources in psychology, all with a mind toward re-articulating the Christian contemplative experience and our core beliefs.

Cost: $360 for the weekend, meals included (accommodation extra).
$300 for Saturday and Sunday only, meals included.
$250 for Saturday only, meals included.
On Friday and Saturday nights there will be a catered evening meal followed by Cyprian’s evening talk.
$150 for online attendance 
Accommodation is available at the venue ($170 per night) or at another site of your choosing.