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Portrayal of Catherine of Siena next in lecture series
Released On: 2/4/2010

A one-woman show, “Catherine of Siena: A Woman for Our Times,” will be the next presentation in the lecture series, the Gardner Lectures in Pastoral Practice. The free presentation is hosted by the Institute for Priests and Presbyterates of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad... »Read More

Seminarians attend March for Life
Released On: 1/27/2010

View a video of the seminarians at the 2010 March for Life

For the second year in a row, Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology sponsored a seminarian trip to... »Read More

Two monks profess first vows
Released On: 1/21/2010

Two men, Novice Gary Edwards, OSB, and Novice Joseph Waugh, OSB, professed temporary vows as Benedictine monks in a ceremony on January 20, 2010, at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN.

Novice Gary and Novice Joseph have completed their novitiate, a year of prayer and study of... »Read More

Two begin novitiate at Saint Meinrad
Released On: 1/20/2010

On January 19, 2010, in a brief ceremony at the monastery entrance, Michael Luckett and Timothy Wymore were clothed in the Benedictine habit at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN. They now begin a year of monastic formation, including study of the Rule of St. Benedict and monastic history... »Read More

Free Hispanic workshop in May 1
Released On: 1/19/2010

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology will host a free one-day workshop for those who have an interest in ministering to or working with the Latino population.

Multicultural consultant and trainer Maura G. Robinson of Evansville, IN, will lead the workshop, titled “Preparing for Globalization... »Read More

Saint Meinrad gets youth program grant
Released On: 1/12/2010

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, has been awarded an $895,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. of Indianapolis. The grant will be used as supplemental support for the “One Bread, One Cup” youth liturgical leadership program.

The funds will underwrite a portion... »Read More

Black History Lecture set for Feb. 11
Released On: 1/7/2010

Sister Shawnee Marie Daniels-Sykes, SSND, will deliver the annual Black History Lecture at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, on Thursday, February 11, at 7 p.m. CST in the Newman Conference Center.

Sr. Daniels-Sykes is an assistant professor of theology... »Read More

Fr. William Medley named Bishop
Released On: 12/30/2009

On December 15, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Fr. William Francis Medley, 57,  to serve as bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro in Kentucky. Bishop-elect Medley attended Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology from 1978 to 1982, earning his Master of Divinity.

His Mass of... »Read More

New book features Indiana Catholic religious communities
Released On: 12/21/2009

Saint Meinrad Archabbey is featured in a new book, “Indiana’s Catholic Religious Communities” by Jim Hillman and John Murphy. The book is the latest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series. The book boasts over 200 rare vintage photographic memories, most printed for the first time... »Read More

Christmas schedule at Saint Meinrad
Released On: 12/21/2009

The public is welcome to join the Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, as they celebrate Christmas in the Archabbey Church.

Vigils begin at 7 p.m. and Mass will be celebrated at midnight on Thursday, December 24. The Mass of Christmas Day will... »Read More

Five ordained deacons
Released On: 11/2/2009

Five seminarians studying at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology received the order of deacon from the Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB, archbishop of Indianapolis, at the Archabbey Church in St. Meinrad, IN, on October 31.

The newly ordained deacons are:
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Recent homilies by Archabbot Justin
Released On: 11/2/2009

Commemoration of the Faithful Departed

Revelation 21.1-7
Luke 23.33, 39-43

The monastic cemetery—which we will visit shortly—offers a picture of tranquil order. Four quadrants of seven rows each; nice neat rows of... »Read More

Fr. Joseph Siegel named Auxiliary Bishop of Diocese of Joliet
Released On: 10/28/2009

Bishop J. Peter Sartain, Bishop of Joliet, IL, announced October 28 that Pope Benedict XVI has chosen Father Joseph M. Siegel to serve as Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet.

Bishop-elect Siegel attended Saint Meinrad College from 1981 to 1984. He completed... »Read More

Book features work of 93-year-old poet
Released On: 10/20/2009

A Benedictine oblate and a Benedictine monk have teamed up to write and illustrate “The Number Touched Untold,” a book of poems on topics of faith and everyday life.

Dorothy M. Colgan of St. Meinrad, IN, is a 93-year-old poet who has been writing and... »Read More

Fr. Paul Etienne named bishop of Diocese of Cheyenne
Released On: 10/19/2009

Pope Benedict XVI has named Father Paul D. Etienne, of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The appointment was announced Monday, October 19, at noon in Rome.

Most recently, the new bishop-elect has been pastor of St. Paul... »Read More

Archabbey Library to host exhibit of holy cards
Released On: 10/7/2009

The Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, IN, is presenting an exhibit of holy cards from the library’s collection, titled “Holy Cards: Popular Devotional Keepsakes in Roman Catholic Culture, 1860-1920.”

Holy cards exhibited represent a range of popular devotions, including the Sacred Heart, Jesus, the Blessed... »Read More

Four join Board of Overseers
Released On: 9/30/2009

See the full Board here.

One new member and three returning members have joined the Board of Overseers for Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN.

The Board advises President-Rector... »Read More

Fr. Damian Schmelz named to Indiana Conservation Hall of Fame
Released On: 9/25/2009

Fr. Damian Schmelz, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, and pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church in St. Henry, IN, is among the first group to be inducted into the Indiana Conservation Hall of Fame.

The inaugural class, which includes a U... »Read More

Gardner Lectures to feature nationally known priests
Released On: 9/21/2009

The Institute for Priests and Presbyterates of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, will present two free lectures this fall on topics of spiritual leadership by nationally known priests.

Fr. John Cusick of the Archdiocese of Chicago will speak about his work in... »Read More

Members approved for Alumni Board
Released On: 8/31/2009

Seven members of the Saint Meinrad Alumni Association Board of Directors are beginning terms:

Darren Sroufe of Evansville, IN, has been appointed to fill the term of Deacon Ron Stier, who died last August. Sroufe earned a bachelor¹s degree in natural science from Saint... »Read More

Abbey Press publishes booklets on Benedictine wisdom
Released On: 8/25/2009

The Publications Division of Abbey Press, St. Meinrad, IN, has launched a new series of booklets, “Notes from a Monastery: The Sacred Way Every Day.” The 12-page booklets introduce the ageless wisdom of the monastery to people of all walks of life.

Each “Notes from a... »Read More

Br. Thomas Gricoski professes vows
Released On: 8/17/2009

Br. Thomas Gricoski, OSB, professed his solemn vows as a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in a ceremony on August 15, 2009, in the Archabbey Church at St. Meinrad, IN.

He entered the novitiate at Saint Meinrad in 2005. In professing solemn vows of obedience, fidelity... »Read More

Abbey Caskets to visit Ky. State Fair
Released On: 8/13/2009

Abbey Caskets, a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, will be exhibiting its wooden caskets and cremation urns at the Kentucky State Fair.

The fair runs from August 20-30 at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds in Louisville.

Abbey Caskets, located in Booth... »Read More

Two alumni are honored
Released On: 8/6/2009

Two men received Saint Meinrad’s Distinguished Alumnus Award at the 81st annual Saint Meinrad Alumni Reunion, St. Meinrad, IN, on August 4. The honorees are Paul F. Stabile Jr. of Canonsburg, PA, and Msgr. Fred Easton of Indianapolis.

Paul F. Stabile Jr.

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Seven celebrate jubilees of profession
Released On: 8/3/2009

On July 26, the Benedictine community of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, celebrated the jubilees of monastic profession of seven monks. Celebrating his 70th jubilee was Br. Benedict Barthel, OSB. Br. Jerome Croteau, OSB, and Fr. Benedict Meyer, OSB, celebrated their 60th jubilees, while Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, OSB... »Read More

Homily from 2009 Jubilee of Profession
Released On: 7/31/2009

Homily by Rt. Rev. Justin DuVall, OSB, archabbot of Saint Meinrad Archabbey
July 26, 2009, Jubilee of Profession
Archabbey Church
Readings: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15


On this Sunday morning, in a... »Read More

Abbey Press to close catalog division, explores new ventures
Released On: 7/30/2009

Abbey Press will refocus its mission and close its long-time consumer catalog division by the end of this year. Currently, the St. Meinrad, IN, business is exploring the viability of ventures that would align more closely with its historical roots in printing. An announcement could come within the... »Read More

Youth program donates to charities
Released On: 7/16/2009

Participants in the “One Bread, One Cup” summer liturgical leadership conferences at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, recently raised $2,132 for Catholic-based charities.

The funds were raised as part of a project for one of the conference liturgical formation sessions, “Service in... »Read More

Library to feature two artists in July
Released On: 6/19/2009

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, IN, will host “Middlebrow Mythologies,” an exhibit including the prints of Joseph D’Uva and the sculptures of Rob Millard-Mendez, both University of Southern Indiana faculty members. The free exhibit will be on display July 2 through July 31.
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Fr. Christian Raab, OSB, ordained priest
Released On: 6/8/2009

Fr. Christian Raab, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest on Sunday, June 7, 2009, by the Most Rev. Daniel Buechlein, OSB, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The ordination was held in Saint Meinrad’s Archabbey Church, St. Meinrad, IN. »Read More

Five monks celebrate priesthood jubilees
Released On: 6/1/2009

Photo Caption: Jubilarians, from left, Fr. Cassian Folsom, OSB, Fr. Boniface Hardin, OSB, Fr. Vincent Tobin, OSB, and Fr. Augustine Davis, OSB. Not pictured Archabbot Lambert Reilly, OSB.

The Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, celebrated the 50... »Read More

41 earn degrees from Saint Meinrad
Released On: 5/9/2009

View and purchase images from the 2009 School of Theology Graduation.

Graduates of Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, were awarded master’s degrees on May 9. Graduates accepted... »Read More

World’s oldest Benedictine monk dies at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Released On: 4/29/2009

View a slideshow of images from Fr. Theodore's time at Saint Meinrad.

Fr. Theodore Heck, OSB, the world’s oldest Benedictine monk, died on Wednesday, April... »Read More

Co-workers honored for service
Released On: 4/16/2009

During its 21st annual Service Recognition Banquet on April 15, 2009, Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, honored 115 active co-workers and 40 retirees who have 25 years or more of service.

“Every year, we have the privilege of thanking our co-workers,” says Archabbot... »Read More

Homily for the Feast of St. Benedict
Released On: 3/24/2009

Homily for the feast of St. Benedict
March 21, 2009
Br. Aaron Brunner, OSB

“He never wanted to become a larger-than-life hero. He never aspired to be put on a pedestal or become an unreachable icon. He was a seemingly ordinary... »Read More

College interns named for summer youth conferences
Released On: 3/16/2009

Twenty-three students have been named as participants in the six-week College Ministerial Internship Program at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, this summer.

The College Ministerial Internship Program is a six-week internship for college-age students. Interns come from throughout the United... »Read More

Abbey Press cuts 11 fulltime jobs
Released On: 3/6/2009

Abbey Press, located in St. Meinrad, IN, is cutting 11 full-time positions from its workforce, effective February 27. The staff reduction is part of the company’s ongoing plan to address a multi-year decline in performance.

The co-workers whose jobs are being discontinued will... »Read More

National players present two free performances
Released On: 2/26/2009

National Players, America’s longest-running classical touring company, will present two plays at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, on March 27 and 28, 2009.

The free performances will be “1984” on Friday, March 27, and “As You Like It” on Saturday, March 28. The public... »Read More

St. Paul is topic of March 17 lecture at Saint Meinrad
Released On: 2/26/2009

Dr. Mary Ann Getty, professor emeritus at St. Vincent College and St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA, will deliver the annual Thomas Lecture on Philosophy and Theology at Saint Meinrad School of Theology in St. Meinrad, IN. The lecture will be held on Tuesday, March 17, at 7:30... »Read More

Saint Meinrad to host piano concert by Diane Rivera
Released On: 2/25/2009

Pianist Diane Rivera will present a recital on Friday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. CDT in St. Bede Theater on the campus of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN.

A Benedictine oblate of Saint Meinrad, she resides in Bloomington, IN, where she maintains a private... »Read More

Archabbey Library to host liturgical stained glass exhibit
Released On: 2/24/2009

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, IN, will host “The Language of Light: Preaching the Word in Liturgical Stained Glass,” an exhibit of stained glass projects by Benedictine Br. Martin Erspamer. The free exhibit will be on display March 1 through April 25.

Br. Martin, a... »Read More

Twelve receive ministry of acolyte
Released On: 2/11/2009

Twelve priesthood students from Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, received the ministry of acolyte on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, in the School’s St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB, of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, installed the acolytes.

The seminarians receiving the... »Read More

Twenty-eight receive ministry of lector
Released On: 2/11/2009

Twenty-eight priesthood students from Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, received the ministry of lector on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, in the School’s St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB, of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, installed the lectors.

The seminarians receiving... »Read More

Read the President-Rector's Blog
Released On: 10/23/2008

Saint Meinrad's President-Rector Fr. Denis Robinson, OSB, maintains a regular blog, "The Substance of Things Hoped For: Reclaiming the Catholic Imagination" at Blogspot.com.

The blog includes homilies as well as thoughts on life in the seminary.

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Sign up for our free e-newsletter
Released On: 6/3/2008

If you’d like to receive brief updates on what’s happening at Saint Meinrad, you can now sign up for a new, free e-newsletter. Every few weeks, a free newsletter will appear in your e-mail’s inbox, with short items of interest about upcoming events, recent... »Read More


 
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