Monte Cassino pilgrimages set for October
Released On: 9/1/2010

Saint Meinrad Archabbey’s pilgrimages to honor the Blessed Mother at the Monte Cassino Shrine have been scheduled for the Sundays in October.

The pilgrimages begin with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The service ends with the Litany of the... »Read More

Br. Charles DeSutter, OSB, dies at Saint Meinrad
Released On: 8/30/2010

Br. Charles DeSutter, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, died on Sunday, August 29, 2010, in the monastery infirmary. He was 80.

He was a jubilarian of profession and a participant in the Rush Religious Study on Aging and Alzheimer’s.
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Two monks profess solemn vows at Saint Meinrad
Released On: 8/18/2010

Br. John Glasenapp, OSB, and Br. Matthew Mattingly, OSB, professed solemn vows as Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in a ceremony on August 15, 2010, in the Archabbey Church at St. Meinrad, IN.

Br. John, 32, is a native of Cleveland, OH, and a graduate of St. Edward High... »Read More

Two receive alumni award
Released On: 8/4/2010

Two men received Saint Meinrad’s Distinguished Alumnus Award at the 82nd annual Saint Meinrad Alumni Reunion, held at St. Meinrad, IN, on August 3. The honorees are Fred Chandler of Indianapolis, IN, and Fr. J. Ronald Knott of Louisville, KY.

Fred Chandler
A... »Read More

Five monks celebrate jubilees
Released On: 7/26/2010

Photo: Jubilarians of monastic profession are, from left, Br. Terence Griffin, OSB; Fr. Eric Lies, OSB; Br. Raban Bivins, OSB; and Fr. Donald Walpole, OSB. Not present for the photo was Fr. Colman Grabert, OSB.

The Benedictine community of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN... »Read More

Youth program donates to charity
Released On: 7/20/2010

Participants in the “One Bread, One Cup” summer liturgical leadership conferences at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, have raised $954.91 for Catholic Relief Services.

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

Abbey Press to publish Deacon Digest
Released On: 7/19/2010

Abbey Press, a printing and publishing firm owned by the Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, will become the publisher of Deacon Digest magazine, beginning with the January-February 2011 issue.

Since 1984, Deacon Digest has been published by Alt... »Read More

Two new managers named
Released On: 7/9/2010

John Wilson, of St. Meinrad, IN, has been appointed general manager of Abbey Press, St. Meinrad. He has been overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Press for the past year, in addition to his duties as treasurer/business manager of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, which operates Abbey Press... »Read More

New director named for Abbey Caskets
Released On: 7/1/2010

Jennifer Keller of Evanston, IN, has been promoted to the position of director of Abbey Caskets in St. Meinrad, IN. She succeeds Patrick Clark of St. Croix, IN, who is currently the director of physical facilities for Saint Meinrad Archabbey.

Keller was hired as the marketing and... »Read More

New priest ordained at Saint Meinrad
Released On: 6/21/2010

Fr. Thomas Gricoski, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest on Sunday, June 20, 2010, 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

New appointments announced
Released On: 6/9/2010

Several appointments at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, were recently announced by President-Rector Fr. Denis Robinson, OSB.

Fr. Tobias Colgan, OSB, will join the staff as director of the “Together in One Place” celibacy formation program. He will also work with... »Read More

Two celebrate priesthood jubilees
Released On: 6/4/2010

The Benedictine monks at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, celebrated the 50-year priesthood jubilee of Fr. Germain Swisshelm, OSB, and the 25-year priesthood jubilee of Fr. Louis Hacker, OSB, on May 30.

Fr. Germain, a native of Orrville, OH, made his profession of vows... »Read More

Three named Overseers emeritus
Released On: 5/18/2010

Three former members of the Saint Meinrad Board of Overseers have been named emeritus members of the board, which provides counsel to the president-rector of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN.

At its April 24 meeting, the Board of Overseers named Fr... »Read More

Nature preserve dedicated to monk
Released On: 5/14/2010

A nearly 77-acre addition to Donaldson’s Woods Nature Preserve at Spring Mill State Park in southern Indiana was dedicated in honor of Fr. Damian Schmelz, OSB, on April 30. The addition increases the size of the nature preserve to 143.9 acres.

Fr. Damian, a... »Read More

43 earn master's degrees
Released On: 5/10/2010

View a short video from graduation

Graduates of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, were awarded master’s degrees on May 8. Graduates... »Read More

New prior named at Saint Meinrad
Released On: 4/29/2010

Fr. Kurt Stasiak, OSB, has been appointed as prior (second in leadership) at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN. He succeeds Fr. Tobias Colgan, OSB, who has held the position since 1997. The appointment becomes effective on July 9.

Fr. Kurt is the director of spiritual... »Read More

Colette Kennett named director of ‘One Bread, One Cup’
Released On: 4/28/2010

Colette Kennett of Belleville, IL, has been named the new director of the “One Bread, One Cup” program for youth liturgical leadership at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN.

The “One Bread, One Cup” program hosts five-day conferences on the Saint Meinrad... »Read More

Two ordained deacons at Saint Meinrad
Released On: 4/12/2010

Pictured: Dustin Boehm, of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, receives a blessing from Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, OSB.

Two 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... »Read More

Co-workers honored for service
Released On: 4/8/2010

Photo Cutline: Recognized for their years of service to Saint Meinrad were, from left, Firmina Young; Janet Braunecker; Kim Aders; Archabbot Justin DuVall, OSB, representing Saint Meinrad; John Wilson, representing Saint Meinrad; Milissa Hedinger; and Cecelia Hamilton.

During its 22nd annual... »Read More

Monte Cassino pilgrimages planned
Released On: 4/5/2010

Saint Meinrad Archabbey’s pilgrimages to honor the Blessed Mother at the Monte Cassino Shrine have been scheduled for the Sundays in May.

The pilgrimages begin with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The service ends with the Litany of the... »Read More

Holy Week/Easter schedule set
Released On: 3/9/2010

The Holy Week and Easter schedule for Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, has been set. The public is invited to join the Benedictine monks for these services in the Archabbey Church. All times are Central time.

Palm Sunday, March 28: 9... »Read More

Monks honored with leadership awards
Released On: 3/8/2010

Two monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, have been honored by the Office of Multicultural Ministry of the Archdiocese of Louisville with an award that recognizes their work as African American Catholic leaders.

On March 6, Fr. Cyprian Davis, OSB, and Fr. Boniface Hardin, OSB... »Read More

Twenty-two receive ministry of lector
Released On: 2/10/2010

Twenty-two priesthood students from Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, received the ministry of lector on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, in the School’s St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB, of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, installed the lectors.

The... »Read More

Twenty receive ministry of acolyte
Released On: 2/10/2010

Twenty priesthood students from Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, received the ministry of acolyte on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, in the School’s St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB, of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, installed the acolytes.

The seminarians... »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

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

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

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

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

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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Free! Sign up now for our e-newsletter
Released On: 6/3/2008

Sign up now for Saint Meinrad's 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 news and links to further information on Saint Meinrad’s website.

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