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On May 24th, the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, Belmont Abbey Basilica’s namesake, the community celebrated Brother Paul’s Golden Jubilee – 50 years of religious life! In his homily Abbott Placid shared about both the importance of the feast, and the reminder to call upon Mary as our helper in our daily lives, and […]

Friday, May 24th, is Mary, Help of Christians, the Abbey’s patronal feast day. This year, it is also the community’s celebration of Br. Paul’s golden jubilee of 50 years of profession. At Mass he will renew his vows and be presented with a cane. All are welcome to join us to celebrate our patroness and […]

As the spring semester at Belmont Abbey college comes to a close, so does the Student Mass. From Sunday, 5/12, until the fall semester opens, there will be no 7:30 PM Mass on Sunday evenings in the basilica.  Mass times for Belmont’s Catholic parish, Queen of Apostles, can be found here.

The Anniversary of the Dedication of the Abbey Church was celebrated on Tuesday, transferred from its ordinary date on March 28 due to Holy Week. According to the Abbey’s longstanding tradition, this liturgical celebration is the only time the candles around the Church marking the places the Basilica was anointed with oil in its consecration–known […]

Because the Annunciation of the Lord (March 25) and the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Abbey Basilica (March 28) fell during Holy Week this year, they were transferred to Monday and Tuesday respectively of the second week of Easter. On Monday, 4/8, Mass and Office of the Annunciation will be celebrated. On Tuesday, 4/9, […]

It was a beautiful Easter weekend at Belmont Abbey. In particular because one student was baptized, three made a profession for full communion with the Catholic Church, and two Catholic students who received Confirmation all at the Easter Vigil. During his homily, Abbot Placid reminded those at the Mass, and all of us: “And so, […]

Thursday, March 28th, the community of Belmont Abbey & and friends of the college celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Abbot Placid Solari was the principal celebrant, alongside brother priests and monks of Belmont Abbey.  

Palm Sunday  10:45 a.m. Mass Thursday, March 28, Holy Thursday 6:00 a.m. Vigils 7:30 a.m. Lauds 11:45 a.m. Midday Prayer 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper Compline will be in the basilica 10 minutes after the Mass Friday, March 29, Good Friday 6:00 a.m. Vigils 7:30 a.m. Lauds 11:45 a.m. Midday Prayer 3:00 p.m. […]

New LED lights will be installed in the Basilica on March 8th and 9th (Friday and Saturday). Mass and Office will not be publicly celebrated on those days. We hope these lights will enhance the liturgical function of the Basilica for years to come.

Last updated 3/19/21. The schedule for our Holy Week and Triduum liturgies can be found here. Passing of Benedict, March 21: Conventual Mass moved to 10:30 AM. Palm Sunday: Mass begins at 10:45 AM. Easter Monday, April 1: No public celebration of Vespers or Compline. Saturday, May 11: Belmont Abbey College graduation; Conventual Mass replaced by 9:30 AM Baccalaureate Mass. […]