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What Is New at the Abbey?
We always have a lot going on at the Abbey, including professions of new monks, retreats and events with Belmont Abbey College. Revisit this page often to stay in the loop.
Brother Tobiah’s Brew
January 9, 2023
When you think of a monk, you may think about worship or service. A member of the monastery for 14 years, Br. Tobiah Abbot is an example of faith and […]
Belmont Abbey Garden
June 11, 2020
In March, the monks started the recovery of the long lost monastic garden, peacefully located behind the Music Building. After weeding and cultivating the soil, we began the garden anew, […]
Meet Our Novice
June 11, 2020
We would like to introduce you to Brother Bernard. Our new novice is adapting to life here at Belmont Abbey and he would like to share his story. From Brother […]
Arthur J. Pendleton, O.S.B. January 24, 1930 – February 21, 2020
February 26, 2020
Father Arthur J. Pendleton, O.S.B passed over to the Lord on Friday evening, February 21, at Belmont Abbey, in the 60th year of his monastic profession and the 56th year […]
Br. Bede Makes Simple Profession
January 16, 2020
Br. Bede (Daniel) McKeon professed simple vows (for three years) and received the monastic hood at Mass on the Memorial of Saints Maur and Placid, January 15, 2020. Present for […]
Br. Leo Makes Simple Profession
July 12, 2019
Br. Leo (Sean) Young professed simple vows (for three years) and received the monastic hood at the Mass for the Feast of St. Benedict, Patriarch of Western Monasticism on July […]
Fr. Kieran Neilson, OSB July 2, 1932 – February 27, 2019
March 1, 2019
Father Kieran Neilson died peacefully in the Lord at Belmont Abbey on Wednesday, February 27, strengthened by the sacraments. Alexander Patrick Neilson, known as Paddy to his family and friends, […]
Br. Bede Commences Novitiate
February 19, 2019
Our postulant, Daniel McKeon, was clothed in the monastic habit and received the name Br. Bede at Vespers (evening prayer) on January 14, 2019. This ceremony marks the beginning of […]
Fr. Christopher Led the Benedictine Volunteer Corps Retreat
August 8, 2018
Fr. Christopher Kirchgessner directed the Belmont Abbey Benedictine Volunteer Corps retreat this year from August 5-12, cohosted by Belmont Abbey monastery and the Sisters of Mercy of the Southeast Region […]
Br. James Professes Solemn Vows
August 8, 2018
Br. James Raber professed solemn vows at our community’s Eucharistic celebration on the Feast of Saint Benedict, July 11, 2018. For Br. James, the profession of solemn vows marks the […]
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