Category: 2003 News

 The fourth book by Saint Vincent Seminary faculty member Father Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B., has been published by Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota. Entitled Praying the Scriptures, the book has received praise from several reviewers. Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, noted that “Father Demetrius Dumm demonstrates his skills as an outstanding teacher and retreat […]

 The sixth in a series of ornaments featuring the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica is now available in the Basilica Gift Shop, first floor of the Parish Center, adjacent to the Archabbey Basilica. The ornament is one of a series of collectibles featuring aspects of the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica. The Agnus Dei, or Lamb of […]

 Br. Cajetan P. Homick, O.S.B., was ordained to the priesthood on July 12 by Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg at the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica. Fr. Cajetan is the son of Paul and Patricia Homick of Brackenridge. He attended Fairmont Elementary School and is a 1987 graduate of Highlands Senior High School. […]

  Br. Michael Gabler, O.S.B., and Br. Fernando Lanas, O.S.B., made their first profession of monastic vows on July 10, 2003 before Saint Vincent Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., and members of the Benedictine monastic community. They completed their novitiate, a year of prayer and study designed to assist them in discerning their vocation as […]

 Br. Thomas Curry, O.S.B., and Br. Brian Boosel, O.S.B., were ordained to the priesthood on May 17 by Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg at the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica. Fr. Thomas is the son of Thomas P. Curry, Sr., and Mary Lou Curry of Great Neck, New York. His sisters are Mary […]

 There will be six retreats offered at Saint Vincent Archabbey this summer, announced Br. Hugh Lester, O.S.B., retreat director. There will be three and four-day retreats for men, a three-day womens’ retreat, a retreat for Benedictine Oblates, one for married couples and a charismatic retreat. “The rising demands of contemporary life, and the nature and […]