Nine receive ministry of lector
Released On: 2/14/2008

Nine first-year priesthood students from Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, received the ministry of lector on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, in the School’s St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Bishop William Higi of the Diocese of Lafayette, IN, installed the lectors.

The seminarians receiving... »Read More

Sixteen receive ministry of acolyte
Released On: 2/14/2008

Sixteen second-year priesthood students from Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, received the ministry of acolyte on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, in the School’s St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Bishop William Higi of the Diocese of Lafayette, IN, installed the acolytes.

The seminarians receiving... »Read More

Library will display work of quilt artist Marti Plager
Released On: 2/11/2008

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an exhibit of quilts by Marti Plager of Louisville, KY, from February 22 to March 30.

Her show, “Journeys and Journals,” encompasses two kinds of imagery that capture the artist’s imagination—bridges and pages. The exhibit... »Read More

Abbey Press restructuring plan calls for 17 jobs to be discontinued
Released On: 2/8/2008

Abbey Press General Manager Gerald Wilhite announced February 7 that 17 full-time jobs will be discontinued as part of a restructuring plan to reduce costs and lower overhead. The affected co-workers were notified that their last day of employment will be between February 15 and March 21... »Read More

St. Gregory Hall renovated
Released On: 2/7/2008

View a slideshow of the dedication of St. Gregory Hall.

A year-long renovation of St. Gregory Hall, formerly Sherwood and Benet halls, at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, was recently completed. The renovated... »Read More

Next president-rector selected
Released On: 2/1/2008

Fr. Denis Robinson, OSB, has been appointed as the new president-rector of Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN. Archabbot Justin DuVall, OSB, announced the appointment on January 31, following the recommendation of the School’s Board of Trustees.

Fr. Denis will take office on... »Read More

Br. Christian professes solemn vows
Released On: 1/25/2008

Br. Christian Raab, OSB, professed his solemn vows as a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in a ceremony on January 25, 2008, in the Archabbey Church at St. Meinrad, IN.

He entered the novitiate at Saint Meinrad in 2004 and professed his simple vows the following... »Read More

Two profess first vows
Released On: 1/22/2008

Novices Kyle Cothern, OSB, (pictured at right) and Craig Wagner, OSB, professed temporary vows as Benedictine monks in a ceremony on January 20, 2008, at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN.

Novices Kyle and Craig have completed their novitiate, a year of prayer and study of the... »Read More

Black History Lecture Scheduled for February 19
Released On: 1/18/2008

Dr. Cecilia Moore, professor of history at the University of Dayton, OH, will deliver the annual Black History Lecture at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at 7 p.m. CST in the Newman Theater. A reception will follow in the new... »Read More

Book features lives of monks
Released On: 1/2/2008

A new book, “Conversations in the Abbey: Senior monks of Saint Meinrad reflect on their lives,” features in-depth interviews with 11 monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN.

The book’s author/editor is Ruth Clifford Engs of Bloomington, IN, a retired Indiana University professor... »Read More

Chant workshops offered in August 2008
Released On: 12/20/2007

Two seminars on singing Gregorian chant will be offered during August 2008 at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, by Fr. Columba Kelly, OSB.

The seminar, “Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song,” will be offered in a beginner session on August 4-8, 2008... »Read More

Saint Meinrad to present "A Twelfth Night Gathering"
Released On: 12/13/2007

Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, will host “A Twelfth Night Gathering,” an evening of Epiphany celebration, on Sunday, January 6, 2008, beginning at 5 p.m. CST.

The evening begins with Epiphany Vespers in the Archabbey Church, followed by a festive meal at 5:45... »Read More

Crèches on display at Archabbey Library
Released On: 12/7/2007

An exhibit of Christmas crèches from around the world will be on display in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library, St. Meinrad, IN, from December 11 through January 7.

The display contains crèches from the monastery collection, as well as from the Catherine A. Smith Nativity Collection, which... »Read More

Christmas schedule at Archabbey Church
Released On: 11/27/2007

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 Monday, December 24. The Mass of Christmas Day will... »Read More

Monks author book on Catholic prayer
Released On: 11/20/2007

A new book, The Tradition of Catholic Prayer, written by the monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, has been published by Liturgical Press.

The Tradition of Catholic Prayer comprises three sections: a history of Catholic prayer, a section on liturgy and prayer of the Church as a community... »Read More

Abbey Caskets now offers prepay option
Released On: 11/19/2007

Abbey Caskets, a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, now offers handcrafted wooden caskets and cremation urns directly to the public – with a new prepay option.

“We’ve had many people requesting this,” says Jennifer Keller, associate director of Abbey Caskets. “Some people prefer... »Read More

Evansville Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Chorus to peform
Released On: 11/12/2007

The Evansville Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Chorus of Evansville, IN, under the direction of Alfred Savia, music director and conductor, will perform selections from George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” in the Archabbey Church at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, on Sunday, December 9, from 2:30-4 p... »Read More

Five ordained deacons at Saint Meinrad
Released On: 10/31/2007

Five seminarians studying at Saint Meinrad 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 27, 2007.

The newly ordained deacons... »Read More

National Players present two free performances
Released On: 10/22/2007

National Players, America’s longest-running classical touring company, will present two plays at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, on November 30 and December 1, 2007.

The free performances will be “Twelfth Night” on Friday, November 30, and “The Call of the Wild” on Saturday, December... »Read More

New book features Saint Meinrad artist
Released On: 10/9/2007

A coffee-table book featuring the liturgical art of Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, of Saint Meinrad Archabbey has just been published by OCP.

The book, “The Work of Our Hands: The Art of Martin Erspamer, OSB,” gathers 44 full-color plates covering a lifetime of liturgical art... »Read More

President-rector to resign in 2008
Released On: 10/6/2007

Fr. Mark O’Keefe, OSB, announced Friday that he would be stepping down as president-rector of Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, next year, at the end of the current school year. He has held the position since May 1996.

He made the announcement... »Read More

Fr. Damian receives conservation award
Released On: 10/5/2007

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, has been awarded a Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award by the Indiana Wildlife Federation. The award was presented September 18 in Indianapolis.

Fr... »Read More

Five join Board of Overseers
Released On: 10/2/2007

Fr. Mark O’Keefe, OSB, president-rector of Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, has appointed one new member and reappointed four members to the School’s Board of Overseers this fall.

The Board of Overseers advises the president-rector on matters related to the... »Read More

New hymn honors Indiana’s St. Theodora
Released On: 9/21/2007

In celebration of the upcoming feast day of Indiana’s first saint, St. Theodora Guérin, monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, have composed a special hymn in her honor. St. Theodora is a patroness of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the founder of the Sisters of Providence... »Read More

Lecture on Mexican immigration set
Released On: 9/21/2007

A lecture on Mexican immigration in the United States will be presented at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at 8 p.m. (CDT) in the Newman Conference Center, located on the ground floor of Newman Hall.

Frank Salazar, a... »Read More

Benedictine Hills Pilgrimage planned for October 7
Released On: 9/19/2007

The Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, and the Sisters of St. Benedict of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, IN, will sponsor a Benedictine Hills Pilgrimage on Sunday, October 7.

The “hills” are the two hills on which the monasteries stand and Monte Cassino... »Read More

Saint Meinrad to present free concert September 30
Released On: 9/10/2007

The next in a monthly series of concerts marking the centenary of the Archabbey Church at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, will be a one-hour presentation of sacred music by the monks and seminary students at 3 p.m. CDT on Sunday, September 30, 2007. On this... »Read More

Fragomeni to present Marten Lecture
Released On: 9/5/2007

Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, will present the 17th annual John S. and Virginia Marten Lecture in Homiletics on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at 7 p.m. (CDT) in the Newman Theater, located on the fourth floor of Newman Hall in the Church Leadership Center. »Read More

Campus minister workshop planned
Released On: 9/5/2007

A free workshop for high school and college campus ministers will be held at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, on Thursday, September 20, 2007. The topic will be “A Survey of Trends: Young Catholics Today,” given by Fr. Denis Robinson, OSB.

The first session begins at... »Read More

Nominees approved for Alumni Board
Released On: 8/30/2007

Six nominees for the Saint Meinrad Alumni Association Board of Directors have been approved for three-year terms:

Fr. Ralph Schipp, a graduate of Saint Meinrad College and School of Theology, is a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, IN, and resides in Santa Claus, IN... »Read More

Vocation directors attend seminar
Released On: 8/22/2007

National and regional vocation ministry leaders met in Rosemont, IL, August 6-8, 2007, for the 20th annual vocation seminar sponsored by the J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Attending from southern Indiana were Fr. Anthony Vinson, OSB, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; Sr. Anita Louise Lowe, OSB... »Read More

Mattingly professes first vows
Released On: 8/7/2007

Novice Todd Mattingly, OSB, professed temporary vows as a Benedictine monk in a ceremony on August 6, 2007, at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN.

Novice Todd completed his novitiate, a year of prayer and study of the Benedictine way of life. As is the custom during... »Read More

CACD names board members
Released On: 8/6/2007

Cooperative Action for Community Development (CACD), which provides assistance to those living in poverty in Dubois, Spencer and Perry counties, has named its board members for the coming year.

Members of the CACD board of directors are: Fr. Anthony Vinson, OSB, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, president; Jeremy Gries... »Read More

Architect to deliver Dolle Lecture
Released On: 8/2/2007

Craig Rafferty, principal in charge of design at Rafferty Rafferty Tollefson Lindeke Architects Inc. of St. Paul, MN, will present the annual Dolle Lecture at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN.

The lecture will be Thursday, September 6, at 7 p.m. CDT in Newman... »Read More

Three monks celebrate jubilees
Released On: 7/30/2007

Pictured (from left): Fr. Germain Swisshelm, OSB, Fr. Gavin Barnes, OSB, and Fr. Stephen Snoich, OSB.

On July 29, the Benedictine community of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, celebrated the jubilees of monastic profession of three monks. Celebrating his 60th jubilee was Fr. Gavin... »Read More

Youth Program Donates to Catholic Relief Services
Released On: 7/17/2007

Participants in the “One Bread, One Cup” summer youth liturgical leadership conferences at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, recently raised a total of $1,471.17 for Catholic Relief Services.

The donation is part of a project for one of the conference formation sessions... »Read More

Archabbey Library will host exhibit by A.L. Aydelott
Released On: 7/17/2007

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an art exhibit by noted architect A.L. Aydelott, from August 7 to September 4.

The A.L. Aydelott Exhibition, titled “Architecture: Now and Then,” will feature the architect’s paintings of prominent cathedrals from around the... »Read More

Saint Meinrad offers Diversity Scholarships
Released On: 7/5/2007

Saint Meinrad School of Theology in St. Meinrad, IN, has announced that lay students who are of non-Anglo ethnic or racial heritage may qualify for full-tuition scholarships while they pursue a master’s degree in theology.

The Diversity Scholarships are available to part-time or... »Read More

Fr. Gavin Barnes to receive Arts Award
Released On: 7/2/2007

Fr. Gavin Barnes, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, has been named the 2007 recipient of the Spencer County Arts Award. The announcement was made June 28 by the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana.

Fr. Gavin was honored for his work as... »Read More

Alumni Association Trip to Greece and Greek Isles set for 2008
Released On: 6/27/2007

Plan now to enjoy an 11-day trip “in the steps of St. Paul,” as the Saint Meinrad Alumni Association hosts a trip to Greece and the Greek Isles in November 2008.

Besides visits to Athens, Corinth, Rhodes, Patmos, Ephesus, Delphi, Kalambaka and Thessaloniki, you will experience... »Read More

Fr. Denis Robinson appointed subprior
Released On: 6/7/2007

Fr. Denis Robinson, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, has been appointed subprior of the monastery, effective June 8. The appointment was made by Saint Meinrad Archabbot Justin DuVall, OSB. The subprior is the third person in leadership in the monastery.

Fr. Denis... »Read More

Fr. Paul Nord, OSB, ordained priest
Released On: 6/4/2007

Fr. Paul Nord, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest on Sunday, June 3, 2007, 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

Seven monks celebrate jubilees of ordination
Released On: 5/29/2007

Photo Cutline: Celebrating priesthood jubilees on May 27 were, from left, Fr. Richard Hindel, Fr. Severin Messick, Fr. Aelred Cody, Fr. Aurelius Boberek, Fr. Prior Tobias Colgan and Fr. Sean Hoppe.

The Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, celebrated the 60-year... »Read More

Archabbey embracing 'green' initiative
Released On: 5/23/2007

For centuries, Benedictines have been associated with good stewardship of natural resources. A new initiative at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, is helping to continue that age-old tradition.

This spring, Saint Meinrad is converting about 375 acres of crop and pasture land into forest in... »Read More

Archabbey Library will host art exhibit by William Brown
Released On: 5/15/2007

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library, St. Meinrad, IN, will feature an exhibit of artwork by William F. Brown, University of Evansville art professor, from May 25 to June 30. The exhibit is titled “Cliché Verre and Other Works.”

Brown has been a professor of art at the... »Read More

45 earn degrees from Saint Meinrad School of Theology
Released On: 5/14/2007

[View a slideshow of graduation images.]

Graduates of Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, were awarded master... »Read More

Alumni Association Board of Directors meetings set for 2006-07
Released On: 8/22/2006

The Saint Meinrad Alumni Association Board of Directors has set dates for its upcoming meetings.

The time and location of meetings will announced prior to each meeting. Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.

The following meeting dates have been approved by the... »Read More

Fr. Aidan Kavanagh dies
Released On: 7/11/2006

Father Aidan Kavanagh, OSB, monk and priest of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, and a jubilarian of profession, died at his home in Hamden, CT, on Sunday, July 9, 2006. He was 77.

Fr. Aidan was born in Mexia, TX, on April 20, 1929, to Joseph... »Read More