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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.
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 […]
Br. Leo Commences Novitiate
August 8, 2018
Our postulant, Sean Young, was clothed in the monastic habit and received the name Br. Leo at Vespers (evening prayer) on July 10, 2018. This ceremony marks the beginning of […]
Monks Serve in Belmont Abbey College’s Summer Schola Program
August 8, 2018
Abbot Placid Solari, Br. Anselm Cundiff, Br. George Rumley, and Br. James Raber were all collaborators in Belmont Abbey College’s summer Schola program. Over the period July 9-21, two separate […]
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