Solemn Profession
Brother Pachomius Hamor, O.S.B. made his solemn (final) profession of monastic vows on the Feast of St. Benedict at St. Martin’s Abbey, Lacey, WA. Congratulations!
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Solemn Profession
Brother Travis Spillman, O.S.B. made his solemn (final) profession of monastic vows on the Feast of St. Benedict at St. John’s Abbey, Collegeville, MN. Congratulations!
Solemn Profession
Brother Finnbar (Timothy) McEvoy, O.S.B., Brother José (Alex James) Rosa, O.S.B., Brother Bede (Anthony) Maxson, O.S.B., and Brother Roman Pallone, O.S.B. made their solemn (final) profession of monastic vows on the Feast of St. Benedict at St. Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, LA. Congratulations!
Simple Profession
Brother Isaac Salvador Garcia, O.S.B. and Brother Abraham Reeder, O.S.B. made their simple (first) profession of monastic vows on the Vigil of the Feast of St. Benedict at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, PA. Congratulations!
Novitiate
Father Gabriel St. Hilaire, O.S.B., Brother Christian Riley, O.S.B., Brother Casimir Stynchula, O.S.B. and Brother James Manzer, O.S.B. were clothed in the monastic habit and received into the novitiate at St. Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, PA on the Vigil of the Feast of St. Benedict. Welcome!
A.B.C.U. Meeting in Manchester
The Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities met at St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH from June 23-25, 2026. Fr. Paul Taylor, O.S.B. from St. Vincent College opened the conference, followed by a panel discussion on “Leading With Our Benedictine Heritage: Charism and Values in Changing Times.” The panel included President Joseph Favazza from St. … Continue reading A.B.C.U. Meeting in Manchester
Novitiate
Brother Aaron Minix, O.S.B., was clothed in the monastic habit and received into the novitiate for St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle, IL on June 23, 2025. The novitiate is being made at Belmont Abbey in North Carolina. Welcome!
55th General Chapter: Day 5
The fifth and final day of the 55th General Chapter of the American Cassinese Congregation continued with elections to the abbot president’s council. Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B. (Shawnee) was elected second councilor; Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B. (Latrobe) was elected third councilor; Brother Rafael Avila Mier, O.S.B. (Tepeyac) was elected fourth councilor; Abbot Michael Calhoun, O.S.B. … Continue reading 55th General Chapter: Day 5
55th General Chapter: Day 4
The fourth day of the 55th General Chapter of the American Cassinese Congregation began with a presentation by Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder, O.S.B. on “Leadership in Changing Times.” Abbot John Klassen, O.S.B. (Collegeville) and Abbot Marion Nguyen, O.S.B. (Lacey) followed with a presentation and discussion on “Monastic Leadership and Formation of Future Leaders.” The next … Continue reading 55th General Chapter: Day 4
55th General Chapter: Day 3
The third day for the 55th General Chapter of the American Cassinese Congregation began with a presentation on “Current Procedures for Determining Viability and Supporting Communities in the Process of Closing” by Abbot President Jonathan Licari, O.S.B., J.C.D. The abbots and delegates to the general chapter then addressed to topic of appointing a non-monk (layman/woman) … Continue reading 55th General Chapter: Day 3