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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.
Arrangements to Honor Father Francis, O.S.B.
May 12, 2023
Father Francis Forster, O.S.B. 1932-2023 Father Francis Forster, O.S.B., a monk and priest of Belmont Abbey, died peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 11. He was […]
2023 St. Benedict’s Day Mass Photos & Homily
March 24, 2023
2023 Feast of St. Benedict March 21 is the traditional date for the death of St. Benedict. In the proper liturgical calendar of our Congregation of monasteries, March 21 is […]
Diaconate Ordination of Brother James – Wednesday, March 8, 2023
March 9, 2023
On Wednesday March 8, 2023 the Monks of Belmont Abbey as well as friends of the Abbey celebrated the Diaconate Ordination Mass of Brother James, who God-willing will be ordained […]
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, […]
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 […]
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