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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.

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 conclusion of his canonical period of formation, as he has committed himself now to seek and serve God in this community for the rest of […]
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 the Novitiate, which will continue for him until July 11, 2019. The Novitiate is a period of formation and instruction in the monastic way 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 groups of high school students were hosted at Belmont Abbey College, each for a week. At the core of the program, the students were engaged […]
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