FATHER CHRYSOSTOM V. SCHLIMM, O.S.B.
Father Chrysostom V. Schlimm, O.S.B., 92, a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey and retired director of the Saint Vincent Library, died Friday, July 3, 2026. He was born June 5, 1934 in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Vincent B. Schlimm and Florence M. (Simbeck) Schlimm. He was one of three children, including […]
Fr. Dominic Leo, O.S.B., to speak at Saint Vincent on “Prayer in Benedictine Spirituality” on July 19
A series of monthly presentations on Benedictine spirituality will continue on Sunday, July 19, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:15 P.M. in seminary classroom Brownfield 202 at Saint Vincent. The topic will be “Prayer in Benedictine Spirituality,” and Fr. Dominic Leo, O.S.B., Director of Spiritual Life at Saint Vincent Seminary, will be the presenter. To appreciate […]
Fr. Maurus Mount, O.S.B., to speak at Saint Vincent on “Poverty and Simplicity of Life” on June 14
A series of monthly presentations on Benedictine spirituality will continue on Sunday, June 14, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:15 P.M. in seminary classroom Brownfield 202 at Saint Vincent. The topic will be “Poverty and Simplicity of Life in Benedictine Spirituality,” and Fr. Maurus Mount, O.S.B., teacher of classical languages at St. Vincent College and assistant […]
SEVEN MEN TO BE ORDAINED MAY 23 IN LATROBE
Seven men will be ordained to the priesthood or the transitional diaconate at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23 at Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica, including five monks from the Archabbey and two seminarians from China. Ordaining prelate will be Most Rev. Edward M. Lohse, a 1988 Saint Vincent Seminary alumnus who is presently serving as Bishop […]
Upcoming Retreat: June 5 – 7 2026 with Dr. Patricia Sharbaugh
Benedictine Spirituality Retreat: The Deepest Part: Thomas Merton’s Wisdom for Everyday Life Thomas Merton lived the Rule of Benedict as a Cistercian monk from 1941 until his death in 1968. As a gifted writer, Merton was able to communicate his contemplative experience of God through books, essays, poetry, and journals. His writing appeals to people […]
Oblate Talk: Fr. Francis Jin, O.S.B., to speak to Saint Vincent on “Prayer and Work (ora et labora)” on May 17
Fr. Francis Jin, O.S.B., to speak at Saint Vincent on “Prayer and Work (ora et labora)” on May 17 A series of monthly presentations on Benedictine spirituality will continue on Sunday, May 17, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:15 P.M. in seminary classroom Brownfield 202 at Saint Vincent. The topic will be “Ora et labora” (the […]
New Book Shares History of Saint Vincent Cemetery
A new book by Father Warren Murrman, O.S.B., details the history of the Saint Vincent Cemetery and is entitled Saint Vincent Cemetery: Some Historical Notes and Respectful Reflections. “At the highest point on the grounds of Saint Vincent in Unity Township, to the west of Basilica, the Monastery, and the buildings that comprise the College […]
Upcoming Retreat on May 15 – May 17 with Br. Mark Floreanini, O.S.B.
Immerse yourself in a unique painting experience that blends art, spirituality, and reflection. This retreat is an invitation to deepen a connection with God while deepening artistic practice. By maintaining this prayerful mindset as one approaches the canvas, God is invited to inspire the work, enriching the process and the outcome. Commit time to both […]
Very Rev. Anthony Benedetto Pizzo, O.S.A. to Lead Solemnity of St. Benedict Mass at Saint Vincent Archabbey
Very Rev. Anthony Benedetto Pizzo, O.S.A., prior provincial of the Midwest Province of Augustinians, will join the Benedictine community of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21 as celebrant and homilist for Mass in the Archabbey Basilica for the Solemnity of the Passing of Our Holy Father Benedict, Abbot. All are welcome to […]
Oblate Talks: Br. Hugh Lester, O.S.B., to speak at Saint Vincent on “Obedience in Benedictine Spirituality” on April 19
A series of monthly presentations on Benedictine spirituality will continue on Sunday, April 19, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:15 P.M. in seminary classroom Brownfield 202 at Saint Vincent. The topic will be “Obedience in Benedictine Spirituality,” and Br. Hugh Lester, O.S.B., assistant to the prior of St. Vincent Archabbey and financial consultant to St. Vincent […]
Upcoming Retreat on April 18, 2026 with Fr. Donald Raila, O.S.B.
Peace in Benedictine Spirituality: Peace with God and Peace in Human Relationships April 18th, 2026 With Fr. Donald Raila, O.S.B. In his Holy Rule St. Benedict mentions “peace” or its equivalent a number of times, and “Benedictine peace” is sometimes seen as a goal for societies and nations. The monk is to “seek after peace and pursue […]
Oblate Talks: Fr. Killian Loch, O.S.B., to speak at Saint Vincent on “Holiness in Benedictine Spirituality” on March 15
A series of monthly presentations on Benedictine spirituality will continue on Sunday, March 15, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:15 P.M. in seminary classroom Brownfield 202 at Saint Vincent. The topic will be “Holiness in Benedictine Spirituality,” and Fr. Killian Loch, O.S.B., pastor of St. Vincent Basilica Parish, will be the presenter. To appreciate the presentation […]
Br. Elliott Maloney Releases New Book, 6928 Thomas Boulevard: A Pittsburgh Boyhood.
When one thinks of Brother Elliott Maloney and his writing, the Gospel writer Mark or Saint Paul might come to mind. He has won two Catholic Press Association Awards for books on those particular topics. But the monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, and professor of New Testament and Biblical Languages at Saint Vincent Seminary, […]
Oblate Talks: Br. Nicholas Koss, O.S.B., to speak at Saint Vincent on “History of Benedictines in China” on February 15
A series of monthly presentations on Benedictine spirituality will continue on Sunday, February 15, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:15 P.M. in seminary classroom Brownfield 202 at Saint Vincent. The topic will be “The History of Benedictines in China,” and Br. Nicholas Koss, O.S.B., a missionary in Taiwan since 1966 and a professor at Fu Ren […]
Oblate Programming for 2026
The 2026 schedule of talks has been released for the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey by Father Donald Raila, O.S.B., director of the Oblate program. Oblates of Saint Benedict are Christian men and women who choose to associate themselves with a religious community of Benedictine monks in order to strengthen their baptismal commitment and […]