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 Two men have completed their novitiate at Saint Vincent Archabbey and made first profession of vows as Benedictine monks on July 10. The novitiate is a year of prayer and study designed to assist them in discerning their vocation as monks. Following their first vows, the monks remain as junior monks for three years before making solemn profession, or vows for life.

BR. DOMINIC J. SHIPSKY

Br. Dominic J. Shipsky is the son of Ruth Jane Shipsky of Poland, Ohio and the late John C. Shipsky. He is one of seven children, including Jack, Paul and Bob Shipsky of Poland; Marilyn Jones of Jax, Florida; Bill Shipsky of Struthers, Ohio and Sue Shipsky of Atlanta, Georgia.

A 1984 graduate of Poland High School, he attended Poland Union Grade School.

BR. GREGORY MONTAGNA

Br. Gregory D. Montagna is the son of Dr. David and Mrs. Grace Montagna of Cardale, Pennsylvania. He is a 1987 graduate of Brownsville Area High School. In 1991 he earned a bachelor of arts degree in politics and philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh. He attended Saint Vincent Seminary from 1993 to 1995 and from 1999-2000. He earned a master of divinity degree with high honor from Saint Vincent Seminary in 2000.