For many years, when I thought about St. Francis of Assisi, I focused more on the saint’s relationship with animals and what was relayed in. My concept of this saint began to change in my last years of seminary.

By Fr. Jeremy Heppler, O.S.B.

This summary of a colloquium on building community in religious life, coordinated by Fr. Daniel McCarthy, O.S.B., is exciting for us to share after a five-year hiatus in the annual event following COVID-19. 

By Shelby Bland with Fr. Daniel McCarthy, O.S.B.

By Br. Fulton Neumann, n. O.S.B.

Br. Fulton Neumann is a novice of St. Benedict’s Abbey. A native of Texas and a convert to the Catholic faith, his spiritual journey has brought him to discern a future in our monastic community.

This past July, our brother monks from the St. Joseph Priory in Brazil visited St. Benedict’s Abbey. Read on to learn more about the unique history of our common mission.

Enjoy another glimpse into Bishop Hugh Gilbert’s recent visit to St. Benedict’s Abbey. Written by Dr. James R. A. Merrick.

Reprinted with permission from St. John’s Abbey Organ Builders, the following article explains the planned organ for St. Benedict’s Abbey to be constructed by fellow monks of the American-Cassinese Congregation of Benedictines.

By: Dr. James R. A. Merrick

By: Br. Maximilian Mary Anderson, O.S.B.

Br. Maximilian Mary Anderson recounts the lessons of his first year on the job as the Abbey’s vocations director, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how you can support his efforts.

By: Br. Jean-Marie Hogan, O.S.B.

What’s in a Name?

By: Br. Maximilian Mary Anderson, O.S.B.