Dr. Paula Kane To Give Pope Benedict XVI Lecture September 27
Dr. Paula M. Kane, who holds the John and Lucine O’Brien Marous Chair in Catholic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pittsburgh, will give the Pope Benedict XVI Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 27 at the Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College. Her topic will be “Does Data […]
Archbishop Hebda To Give Address At Red Mass September 29
Most Rev. Bernard Hebda will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Fifty-Fourth Annual Red Mass sponsored by The Diocese of Greensburg, The Saint Thomas More Society, and Saint Vincent Archabbey, College and Seminary at noon Friday, September 29, in the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica. Archbishop Hebda was named Archbishop of Saint Paul and […]
New Book By Father Boniface Hicks Has Arrived
The latest book by Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, is a 33-day preparation for total consecration to Jesus. Entitled The Fruit of Her Womb, and published by The Sophia Institute Press, the book is available through Archabbey Publications, www.stvincentstore.com, and retails for $18.95. Saint Louis de Montfort inspired a […]
Fall 2023 Come And See
The Saint Vincent Archabbey Vocation Office is sponsoring a fall “Come and See” retreat October 13 to 15, 2023 for single men interested in pursuing a life as a Benedictine monk. For additional information contact the vocation office at 724-532-6655 or email vocation@stvincent.edu. The vocation website is www.stvincentmonks.com.
Deacon Ordination August 12
Brother Romuald Duchene, O.S.B., will be ordained to the diaconate at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 12, by Most Rev. Larry J. Kulick, Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg, in the Archabbey Basilica. Brother Romuald professed solemn vows as a Benedictine monk on July 11, 2023 before Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B. Brother Romuald came […]
Father Meinrad Lawson, O.S.B.
Father Meinrad Lawson, O.S.B., 83, a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at UPMC Mercy. Father Meinrad was born in Erie and came to Saint Vincent as a college student. He served in many areas, but more recently at Saint Marys Parish in St. Marys, Saint Vincent Basilica Parish in Latrobe, […]
Three Monks To Make Solemn Vows July 11
Three Benedictines will profess solemn vows, or vows for life on July 11, 2023, before Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B. They are Brother Sean Cooksey, O.S.B., of Pittsburgh, Brother Francisco Whittaker, O.S.B., from Grove City, and Brother Romuald Duchene, O.S.B., of St. Paul, Minnesota. SEAN COOKSEY, O.S.B. Brother Sean Cooksey is the son of […]
Novice To Make First Vows
Brother John Fisher Helms, O.S.B., of New Orleans, Louisiana, who completed a year in the novitiate, will profess his first vows on July 10, 2023. Brother John Fisher studied photography along with television, radio, and film production at Calhoun College. He has worked for both NBC and Fox Networks along with EWTN and Catholic TV, […]
Monks Magazine Wins Twelfth Award
Saint Vincent Monks, the magazine of Saint Vincent Archabbey, received a second place Catholic Media Association Award in 2023 for Magazine/Newsletter of the Year: Religious Order Magazines and Print Newsletters. This is the tenth consecutive year in which the magazine has received CMA honors and the twelfth award for the magazine. Kim Metzgar, managing director […]
Priesthood Ordination For Two Monks On June 10
Two Benedictines will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 10 by Most Rev. Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L., Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg in the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica. The monks are Brother Celestine Xu, O.S.B., of Shanghai, and Brother Gregory Visca, O.S.B., of Valrico, Florida. CELESTINE XU, O.S.B. Brother Celestine was born […]
Brother Celestine Earns Degree
Brother Celestine Xu, O.S.B., of Saint Vincent Archabbey, earned the Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary on May 12. From left are Academic Dean Father Patrick Cronauer, O.S.B.; Brother Celestine and Very Rev. Edward Mazich, O.S.B., rector of Saint Vincent Seminary.
Seminary Honors Father Warren Murrman
Father Warren D. Murrman, O.S.B., a member of the Saint Vincent Seminary faculty for 54 years, was presented with the Nova et Vetera Award for distinguished service to seminary education and to his students on Friday, May 12, by Chancellor Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B., Rector Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B., and Academic Dean Father […]
Dr. Ralph Martin To Speak June 11
Dr. Ralph Martin, president of Renewal Ministries (www.renewalministries.net), an organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization, will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey on Sunday, June 11. Dr. Martin will give two talks, the first at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Robert S. Carey Center, and the second […]
Father Eric T. Vogt, O.S.B.
Father Eric T. Vogt, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey for more than 50 years, died Saturday, April 8, 2023. Father Eric served at parishes in the dioceses of Greensburg, Erie and Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania, including in his native St. Marys, in Richmond, Virginia, and Savannah, Georgia. He served in various roles at Saint Vincent College, […]
Father Eric T. Vogt, O.S.B.
Eric T. Vogt, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey for more than 50 years, died Saturday, April 8, 2023. Father Eric served at parishes in the dioceses of Greensburg, Erie and Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania, including in his native St. Marys, in Richmond, Virginia, and Savannah, Georgia. He served in various roles at Saint Vincent College, was […]
Living As A Monk With ALS
(Editor’s Note: In the fall of 2022 Father Nathan Munsch, O.S.B., gave a talk to a group of men inquiring about the monastic life. It was part of Saint Vincent Archabbey’s “Come and See” Vocations Retreat. His struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has gone through phases, from wondering “Why me?” to gratitude for the […]
BC Has New ‘Father Frank Way’
Benedictine Military School (BC) in Savannah, an apostolate of Saint Vincent Archabbey, announces that the new front driveway at Benedictine has been named “Father Frank Way” in honor of our beloved Headmaster. Father Frank has been the guiding force behind Benedictine since the summer of 2007. We are grateful for your leadership and steadfast guidance […]
Cross Cleaning
Previous Next The rising sun glints off the metal plaques and warms the black metal crosses that line the eastern edge of the Saint Vincent Cemetery in three long rows. Some monuments are more recent, while many have been there for years, as Matthew, the first gospel writer, notes, “Therefore, stay awake, for you know […]
Dr. Timothy O’Malley To Give Address On Saint Benedict’s Day
The monastic community of Saint Vincent Archabbey will celebrate the feast of the Transitus of Saint Benedict at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 with Mass in the Archabbey Basilica. Providing an address at the Mass will be Dr. Timothy Patrick O’Malley II, director of education at the McGrath Institute for Church Life and academic director […]
Brother Angelo On KDKA March 8
KDKA reporter Christopher DeRose visited Saint Vincent Archabbey on Wednesday, March 8 for a story on the baking ministry of Brother Angelo Lichtenstein, O.S.B., monastery baker (and seminarian at Saint Vincent Seminary). Brother Angelo, who hails from Sandyston, New Jersey, began baking for the monastic community in 2022. His products—which include bagels, hot cross buns, […]
