Saint Meinrad
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A community of Benedictine monks seeking God and serving the Catholic Church for over 170 years. Our seminary and school of theology educates priests, deacons, and laity for ministry and proclaiming the Gospel. https://linktr.ee/saintmeinrad
"When each member of the community puts others before themselves, everyone is lifted up. Humility becomes the safeguard to our unity, and unity reflects God’s own life - one God in three persons." https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/humility-the-safeguard/
Humility the Safeguard
When each member of the community puts others before themselves, everyone is lifted up. Humility becomes the safeguard to our unity...
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Dr. Thomas Malewitz will lead the workshop entitled “Ministry with Young Adults.” The workshop is designed for any laity or clergy seeking to develop or deepen their engagement with young adults in their faith communities. https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/news?story=17158
Ministry with Young Adults Workshop Planned at Saint Meinrad
A ministry formation workshop on working with young adults will be held on October 8-9, 2026.
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Keegan Porter professed his temporary vows as a Benedictine monk in a ceremony on August 6, 2026, at Saint Meinrad. As is the custom during the profession of vows, he was given a religious name. Novice Keegan is now Br. Colm. https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=17149
Keegan Porter professes temporary vows at Saint Meinrad
Keegan Porter professed his temporary vows as a Benedictine monk in a ceremony on August 6, 2026
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In a brief ceremony at the monastery entrance, David Hensler was clothed in the Benedictine habit at Saint Meinrad on August 5. The novice now begins a year of monastic formation, including study of The Rule of St. Benedict and monastic history. https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=17146
Novice joins Benedictine community at Saint Meinrad
David Hensler was clothed in the Benedictine habit at Saint Meinrad Archabbey on August 5.
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The first open house will be held online on Wednesday, September 23, at 6:30 p.m. Central time. The second will be held on campus on the weekend of October 10-11. https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/news?story=17142
Two open houses planned for Saint Meinrad’s Graduate Theology Program
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology is hosting two open houses for its Graduate Theology Program.
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This year, at the Tuesday evening banquet of the Alumni Reunion, Fr. Meinrad was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award honors alumni who exemplify Gospel values and have demonstrated exceptional service in their lives and professions. https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/news?story=17117
A Life Inspired by St. Meinrad: Fr. Meinrad Brune, OSB, Honored as Distinguished Alumnus
This year, at the Tuesday evening banquet of the Alumni Reunion, Fr. Meinrad was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
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Four Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey observed anniversaries of their monastic profession in July. They were honored during Mass on Sunday, July 26, 2026. https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=17115
Four Saint Meinrad Monks Celebrate Monastic Profession Jubilees
Four Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey observed anniversaries of their monastic profession in July.
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We look forward to welcoming alumni to Saint Meinrad this summer. https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/finding-god-among-our-alumni/
Finding God Among Our Alumni
I find God in the unique ways our alumni have served this world and their communities.
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Catch up on the latest news from inside the monastery in the July issue of Around the House. https://www.saintmeinrad.org/around-the-house/july-2026/
Around the House - July 2026
As summer progresses here on the Hill, we monks are daily living the vows we professed.
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Saint Meinrad's legacy of environmental stewardship continues through long-term forest management, conservation planning, and partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/indiana/news/finding-a-peaceful-place-for-reflection
The Office of the Dead will be prayed at 7 p.m. Central time on Wednesday, July 22, in the Archabbey Church. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Central time on Thursday, July 23, in the Archabbey Church. Services will be livestreamed https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/news?story=17086
Obituary of Brother Kenan Kapina, OSB
Brother Kenan Kapina, OSB, died July 19, 2026. He was 73 and in the 50th year of his monastic profession.
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In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of our confrere, Br. Kenan Kapina, OSB, who died during the afternoon of Sunday, July 19, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Today is the Solemnity of Our Lady of Einsiedeln, feast of the patroness of our mother house in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. Our Lady of Einsiedeln, pray for us!
"Loving God and loving neighbor is precisely how we love ourselves well." https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/tools-for-peace/
Tools for Peace
Love your neighbor as yourself…never give a hollow greeting of peace…
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We ask you, Heavenly Father, to bless and protect our nation and renew in her people the strength to dedicate themselves to the task of giving her a new birth of freedom so that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
"The 'peace' that Jesus gives us is not the absence of struggle, pain, and problems, but an unshakeable serenity in spite of, and in the face of, those problems." https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/the-gift-of-peace/
The Gift of Peace
The gift of peace is a free gift, a gift only God can give.
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Our own Sr. Jeana Visel, OSB, was featured in a news piece about her iconography work. https://www.wave3.com/2026/06/30/iconography-windows-into-heaven-sister-jeanas-art-prayer/
Iconography ‘Windows Into Heaven’ — Sister Jeana’s Art of Prayer
She began painting icons in 2008, and her work soon drew attention at St. Meinrad Archabbey.
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This year, at the Tuesday evening banquet of the Alumni Reunion, Fr. Meinrad will be awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award. https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/on-the-hill/a-life-inspired-by-st-meinrad-fr-meinrad-to-be-honored-as-distinguished-alumnus/
Fr. Meinrad to be Honored as Distinguished Alumnus
The award honors alumni who exemplify Gospel values and have demonstrated exceptional service in their lives and professions.
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"I call the Mass the 'high point' of our day, even though it comes early..." https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/the-high-point-of-the-day/
The High Point of the Day
Benedict knows, as the Church has always known, that at the heart of Christian life beats the Eucharist.
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"The freedom to choose a virtuous way of behaving is grounded in our truth – our humility – the reality of who we are as a child of God who, nonetheless, needs God’s grace and assistance." https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/acknowledging-sin/
Acknowledging Sin
The process of “confessing” opens one up to acknowledging a need for healing and growth even as it nurtures a desire to grow and become more loving.
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If you have experience in library services, theology, or academic research and are committed to the mission of Catholic seminary formation, we invite you to learn more and apply. View the full job description and apply online at www.saintmeinrad.org/jobs.
A 16th-century copy of The Rule of St. Benedict sits at the entrance of the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library, serving as a vision of purpose for those who visit and live on the Hill. https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/on-the-hill/archabbey-library-16th-century-copy-of-the-rule/
Archabbey Library - 16th Century Copy of The Rule
A 16th-century copy of The Rule sits at the entrance of the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library.
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On the Hill is our quarterly print newsletter produced to help you stay informed of the happenings at Saint Meinrad. https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/connect-with-us/on-the-hill
On the Hill
The quarterly newsletter of Saint Meinrad.
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Fr. John McMullen reached his 60th anniversary of priesthood ordination, while Fr. Denis Quinkert marked his 50th anniversary of ordination. They were honored during Mass on Sunday, May 31. Ad multos annos! https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16973
Two Saint Meinrad Monks Celebrate Priesthood Jubilees
Two Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey observed anniversaries of their priesthood ordination in May.
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Saint Meinrad will use the grant to convene a Faith and AI Summit of scholars and pastoral leaders and to investigate the experiences of Catholic young adults through formal sociological studies. https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/news?story=16971
Saint Meinrad awarded $75,000 Lilly Endowment grant to explore faith formation and AI
Saint Meinrad Archabbey has received a planning grant to study how artificial intelligence is shaping the faith of young adults.
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Care for the sick and the frail disposes us to what Pope Francis called a “magisterium of frailty” – an experience of what St. Benedict calls the “school of the Lord’s service”- whereby we learn what love demands. https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/christ-for-us/
Christ For Us
The frail and vulnerable are those with whom Jesus chose to identify.
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Welcome back to Around the House! In our May/June issue, we have an exclusive interview with Bishop Godfrey Mullen, OSB, monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and currently the 10th bishop of the Diocese of Belleville, Illinois! https://www.saintmeinrad.org/around-the-house/mayjune-2026/
Around the House
An exclusive interview with Bishop Godfrey Mullen, OSB
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The group will meet each Monday for about 90 minutes. Session topics include loneliness, fear, anger, regrets, relationships, and hope. https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16933
Abbey Caskets to host GriefShare in August
Abbey Caskets will be sponsoring a 13-week GriefShare support group at Saint Meinrad.
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“We are of course honored that our Holy Father has chosen one of our own to this important position of leadership and service for our Church." - Archabbot Kurt Stasiak https://www.ncregister.com/interview/belleville-s-benedictine-bishop
A Benedictine Bishop: Belleville’s New Shepherd Sees Monastic Roots as an Asset
Loquacious and quick with a smile and a joke, the newly installed Bishop Godfrey Mullen ministers to a hometown flock, ‘people that I’ve known since I was 9 months old.’
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