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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.
Reflection: Candlemass
January 26, 2024
On Friday, the 2nd of February, we will gather in the narthex before Mass, carrying candles. These will be blessed and lighted, and then we will process into the Church. […]
Reflection: Right Before Advent
October 18, 2023
As Advent draws near, the readings at Mass become more and more eschatological, focusing on the second coming and the final judgment. We are told that Christ will do unto […]
Reflection for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 14, 2023
This year, I had the privilege of accompanying the entrance antiphon of today’s Mass on the organ: “But it behooves us to glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus […]
Days with Schedule Changes Fall 2023
September 8, 2023
Days in the Fall 2023 Semester with changes to the normal public monastic horarium are as follows: Tuesday 9/12: No public celebration of Vespers or Compline Friday 11/14: No public […]
New Novice and Graduate of Belmont Abbey Enters Monastery
July 16, 2023
On July 10th, 2023 the Monks of Belmont Abbey welcomed a new novice and graduate of Belmont Abbey College, John Paul Hamilton. During evening Vespers, Abbot Placid and the monks […]
Brother Leo Young O.S.B. Professes Final Vows as newest Monk of Belmont Abbey
July 16, 2023
On July 11th, the Feast of St. Benedict, in a filled Mass the faithful and many priests from the Diocese gathered to celebrate the Final Profession of Vows of Brother […]
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 […]
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