The Abbot Vincent Taylor Library: The College's library is an academic and research facility with over 115,000 books and bound periodicals. The monks as well as the students make use of its holdings. Special collections in the library feature Benedictine and monastic books, Carolina volumes, autographed works, incunabula, and a large number of rare and valuable books. The library also schedules occasional exhibits, speakers, and authors' readings. For information call (704) 461-6748.
Belmont Abbey College: The College is the principal external work of the monks. Belmont Abbey College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution sponsored by the monks of Belmont Abbey. Together with lay colleagues in the faculty and administration, the monks teach in the College and contribute to the welfare of the students by service as administrators, chaplains and spiritual directors, as sponsors of student organizations, and by offering the example of their monastic life of prayer, recollection, and Christian service. For admissions information, call toll free 888-222-0110. Be sure to visit the College's website as well.
Saint Joseph Adoration Chapel: In 1995, a chapel dedicated to Eucharistic adoration was inaugurated by Abbot Oscar and Bishop William Curlin of the Diocese of Charlotte, in cooperation with neighboring parishes. A new chapel was inaugurated on August 26, 2008, with the celebration of the first Mass in the chapel, and the formal dedication was celebrated by Bishop Peter Jugis on November 7, 2008. The chapel, designed by William Monroe of WGM Design in Charlotte, is set is a wooded area of the campus near the residence halls, and serves both members of the college community and visitors from the local community.
Lourdes Grotto: The monastery's Lourdes Grotto was created in 1891. Intended to foster prayers for vocations, it was blessed as a Pilgrimage Shrine. The Grotto and Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes is a historical brochure on the monastery's Lourdes Grotto. Copies are available inside the entrance to the Abbey Basilica or on request. Call (704) 461-6564.
Performing Arts: Through the College, various performing groups work on campus. These include the Abbey Players (dramatics), Abbey Chorus (vocal music), and the Belmont Abbey Quintet (a classical chamber group). For information and schedules, call (704) 461-6700.
Lecture Programs: Through the Father Cuthbert Allen Visiting Fellows Program, the Bradley Institute for the Study of Christian Culture, and the Ecumenical Institute, the Abbey campus hosts distinguished lecturers in various fields throughout the year.
Abbey Athletics: Belmont Abbey College athletics is affiliated with the NCAA II, Conference Carolinas. Sixteen sports are offered: Men's & Women's Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse and Tennis; Men's Baseball and Wrestling; and Women's Volleyball and Softball. In addition, there are junior varsity teams for men in basketball and baseball.
