Nominees approved for Alumni Board
Released On: 9/2/2008

Five nominees for the Saint Meinrad Alumni Association Board of Directors have been approved for three-year terms:

Roger Doane, of Bloomfield, IN, is a 1957 graduate of St. Placid Hall. He received a degree in electrical engineering from Indiana Technical College in 1960. He... »Read More

Youth, campus ministers invited to vocation convocation
Released On: 8/29/2008

In lieu of the fall workshop for high school and college campus ministers and vocation directors held annually at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, the ministers are invited to attend the National Vocation Convocation in Louisville, KY, on Friday, October 10.

With the theme of “Called... »Read More

Archabbey Library to host exhibit of manuscript leaves
Released On: 8/20/2008

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, IN, is hosting an exhibit of medieval and Renaissance manuscript leaves from the collection of John Lawrence of Evansville, IN. The free exhibit will run from September 2 to October 31.

The exhibit is titled “Hidden Meanings: Use of... »Read More

Br. Martin Erspamer professes vows
Released On: 8/15/2008

Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, professed his solemn vows as a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in a ceremony on August 15, 2008, in the Archabbey Church at St. Meinrad, IN.

He entered the novitiate at Saint Meinrad in 2005 and the following year received the name... »Read More

Church art, architecture topic of Dolle Lecture at Saint Meinrad
Released On: 8/11/2008

Fr. Kieran Kleczewski and Gabriel Vigil will present the annual Dolle Lecture at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN.

The lecture will be Thursday, September 4, at 7 p.m. CDT in Newman Conference Center. The lecture is titled: “Building a Spanish Neo-Colonial Church... »Read More

Fr. Doyle is Distinguished Alumnus
Released On: 7/31/2008

Fr. Charles Doyle, a priest of the Diocese of Gary, is the 2008 recipient of Saint Meinrad’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. The Saint Meinrad Alumni Association conferred the honor on Fr. Doyle on July 29, during the 80th annual Alumni Reunion in St Meinrad, IN. He is the 14th... »Read More

Schipp named honorary alumnus
Released On: 7/31/2008

Dan Schipp, former vice president of development at Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology, has been named an honorary alumnus by the Saint Meinrad Alumni Association Board of Directors. The announcement was made July 28, during the 80th annual Alumni Reunion at St. Meinrad, IN.

Honorary... »Read More

Five celebrate jubilees of profession
Released On: 7/28/2008

Pictured, from left, Br. Giles, Archabbot Bonaventure, Fr. Theodore (seated), Br. Kim, and Fr. Julian.

On July 27, the Benedictine community of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, celebrated the jubilees of monastic profession of five monks. Celebrating his 85th jubilee was Fr. Theodore Heck... »Read More

Abbey Caskets heads to State Fair
Released On: 7/25/2008

Abbey Caskets, a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, will be one of the exhibitors showcasing wood products as part of this year’s theme, “Year of Indiana Trees,” at the Indiana State Fair.

The fair runs from August 6-17 at the Indiana... »Read More

Archabbey Library exhibit to feature music of liturgical prayer
Released On: 7/24/2008

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an exhibit on the music of liturgical prayer from July 24 to August 31.

The exhibit, “Music and Musicality in Liturgical Prayer,” highlights uses of music in the liturgy as well as representations of music in the... »Read More

Youth program donates to charities
Released On: 7/18/2008

Participants in the “One Bread, One Cup” summer youth liturgical leadership conferences at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, recently raised $2,353.43 for Catholic-based charities.

The funds were raised as part of a project for one of the conference liturgical formation sessions... »Read More

Farmers market planned for 2009
Released On: 7/16/2008

Market days and monasteries have a history together that dates back hundreds of years. With the current national interest in localized food systems and the fact that farmers markets are one of the fastest-growing segments of the retail food industry, the monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St... »Read More

Youth choir to present free concert at Saint Meinrad July 24
Released On: 7/15/2008

The Brentwood (TN) United Methodist Church Youth “Sonshine Choir” will present a free program in the Archabbey Church at 7 p.m. CDT on Thursday, July 24, 2008.

The choir, directed by James Wells, is on a tour though Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois and will be spending... »Read More

Fr. Benet Amato - Obituary
Released On: 7/1/2008

Father Benet Amato, OSB, monk and priest of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, died at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. He was 56.

Surviving are his mother, Myra Amato, and a sister, Carolyn, both of New Jersey.

Fr. Benet... »Read More

Saint Meinrad teams raise $14,275 at Relay For Life
Released On: 6/11/2008

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Abbey Press teams that participated in the Spencer County Relay For Life on June 6 and 7 raised more than $14,000 for the American Cancer Society.

For the seventh year in a row, the Saint Meinrad teams received the award for... »Read More

Archabbey Library hosting quilt exhibit
Released On: 6/9/2008

During June, the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, IN, is hosting an exhibit of traditional quilts provided by the Patoka Valley Quilt Guild.

The Patoka Valley Quilt Guild was formed in 1992 through the efforts of Sandra Aronoff and Helen Vonderheide. The Guild is open... »Read More

New director of development named
Released On: 6/5/2008

Duane Schaefer has been appointed as director of development for Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology, in St. Meinrad, IN, succeeding Mike Ziemianski, who will become the vice president for development. The new positions become effective on July 6.

Schaefer, of Tell City, IN, has been... »Read More

Sign up for our free e-newsletter
Released On: 6/3/2008

If you’d like to receive brief updates on what’s happening at Saint Meinrad, you can now sign up for a new, free e-newsletter. Every few weeks, a free newsletter will appear in your e-mail’s inbox, with short items of interest about upcoming events, recent... »Read More

Abbey Press assists Chinese earthquake relief effort
Released On: 5/29/2008

In partnership with its Chinese co-publisher, the One Caring Place publications division of Abbey Press, St. Meinrad, IN, has agreed to forego all royalties from the publication of 10,000 Elf-help books to aid the victims of this month’s devastating earthquake in the Eastern Sichuan region... »Read More

Six monks celebrate priesthood jubilees
Released On: 5/27/2008

The Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, celebrated the 60-year priesthood jubilees of Fr. Harold Hammerstein, Fr. Simeon Daly and Fr. Rupert Ostdick; the 50-year jubilees of Fr. Damian Schmelz and Fr. Columba Kelly; and the 25-year jubilee of Fr. Mark O’Keefe... »Read More

45 earn degrees from Saint Meinrad School of Theology
Released On: 5/12/2008

Graduates of Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, were awarded master’s degrees on May 10, 2008. Graduates accepted their diplomas from the Rt. Rev. Justin DuVall, OSB, archabbot of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and chairman of the School of Theology’s Board of Trustees.

The... »Read More

Fr. Ron Knott receives Touchstone Award
Released On: 5/2/2008

Fr. J. Ronald Knott, a priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville and founding director of the Institute for Priests and Presbyterates at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, received the 2008 Touchstone Award from the National Federation of Priests’ Councils on April 23.

Fr. Knott was ordained in... »Read More

Archabbey Library will host icon exhibit
Released On: 4/29/2008

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an exhibit of icons from May 2 through June 3. Work from four contemporary artists will be included. The works represent a diversity of styles, ranging from traditional egg tempera and gold leaf on wood panel to the... »Read More

Saint Meinrad to host beekeepers clinic
Released On: 4/22/2008

Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, will host a field clinic for beekeepers at the Archabbey Apiary on Sunday, May 4, 2008.

The schedule includes:
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.   Potluck lunch (Bring covered dish to share; drinks and table... »Read More

Monte Cassino pilgrimages set
Released On: 4/14/2008

Saint Meinrad Archabbey’s pilgrimages to honor the Blessed Mother at the Monte Cassino Shrine have been scheduled for the Sundays in May 2008.

The pilgrimages begin with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The service ends with the Litany of... »Read More

Archabbey Library to host artist reception
Released On: 4/7/2008

The Archabbey Library will host a reception for Myra Schuetter on Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. CDT in the library’s exhibit gallery.

The artist will discuss and take questions about her work. Ten of her large-scale, realistic watercolor paintings are on display in... »Read More

Fr. Samuel Weber named director of sacred music institute
Released On: 4/4/2008

Fr. Samuel Weber, a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, has been named as director of the new Institute of Sacred Worship for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

The announcement was made jointly on April 4 by Rt. Rev. Justin DuVall, OSB, archabbot of... »Read More

Co-workers honored for service
Released On: 3/27/2008

During its 20th annual Service Recognition Banquet on March 26, 2008, Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, honored 109 active co-workers and 42 retirees who have 25 years or more of service.

“This evening is a chance for us to say thank you to all... »Read More

Saint Meinrad Archabbey to present Indianapolis choral group
Released On: 3/20/2008

The Indianapolis-based VOCE choral group will give a concert on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at 3 p.m. CDT in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church in St. Meinrad, IN.

The one-hour program of sacred music will include compositions by mostly 19th- and 20th-century composers... »Read More

New VP for development named
Released On: 3/20/2008

Dan Schipp, vice president for development at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, has announced that he has accepted an offer to join Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates (JGA) of Greenwood, IN, as a senior consultant, effective August 1.

Mike Ziemianski has been appointed to succeed Mr. Schipp... »Read More

Saint Meinrad included in new book on Indiana treasures
Released On: 3/17/2008

A new book, Treasures of Indiana, released by Morgan and Chase Publishing Inc., as part of its Treasures Series, includes Saint Meinrad Archabbey and other local attractions among its 229 pages of breathtaking photos and useful travel information.

Treasures of Indiana is a compilation of the best... »Read More

Saint Meinrad featured in Toledo Blade
Released On: 3/12/2008

The Blade, the newspaper of the Toledo, OH, metro area, featured Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology in its March 9 and 10, 2008, issues.

Links to the stories, as well as audio clips and photos, are at:

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Two monks transfer vows to Saint Meinrad
Released On: 3/11/2008

Two monks from other Benedictine monasteries, Fr. Louis Hacker and Br. Zachary Wilberding, completed their transfer of stability to Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, on March 10, 2008. Fr. Louis transferred from Corpus Christi Abbey in Sandia, TX, while Br. Zachary transferred from St. John’s Abbey in... »Read More

Find your brick paver
Released On: 3/3/2008

Personalized brick pavers donated or received through the “Paving the Way for the Next 150 Years” Program, can now be located online.

The personalized pavers were installed during the renovation of St. Gregory Hall, a project of “The Call of Saint Meinrad: Seeking God and Serving the... »Read More

Holy Week/Easter schedule
Released On: 3/3/2008

The Holy Week and Easter schedule for Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, has been set. The public is invited to join the Benedictine monks for these services in the Archabbey Church. All times are Central time.

Saturday, March 15  5:00 p... »Read More

Monks to hold book signing in Evansville
Released On: 2/25/2008

Two monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, who edited a book on Catholic prayer, will be signing copies of the book at Borders book store in Evansville on Sunday, March 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. CST.

The book, The Tradition of Catholic Prayer... »Read More

Nine receive ministry of lector
Released On: 2/14/2008

Nine first-year priesthood students from Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, received the ministry of lector on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, in the School’s St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Bishop William Higi of the Diocese of Lafayette, IN, installed the lectors.

The seminarians receiving... »Read More

Sixteen receive ministry of acolyte
Released On: 2/14/2008

Sixteen second-year priesthood students from Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, received the ministry of acolyte on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, in the School’s St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Bishop William Higi of the Diocese of Lafayette, IN, installed the acolytes.

The seminarians receiving... »Read More

Library will display work of quilt artist Marti Plager
Released On: 2/11/2008

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an exhibit of quilts by Marti Plager of Louisville, KY, from February 22 to March 30.

Her show, “Journeys and Journals,” encompasses two kinds of imagery that capture the artist’s imagination—bridges and pages. The exhibit... »Read More

Abbey Press restructuring plan calls for 17 jobs to be discontinued
Released On: 2/8/2008

Abbey Press General Manager Gerald Wilhite announced February 7 that 17 full-time jobs will be discontinued as part of a restructuring plan to reduce costs and lower overhead. The affected co-workers were notified that their last day of employment will be between February 15 and March 21... »Read More

St. Gregory Hall renovated
Released On: 2/7/2008

View a slideshow of the dedication of St. Gregory Hall.

A year-long renovation of St. Gregory Hall, formerly Sherwood and Benet halls, at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, was recently completed. The renovated... »Read More

Next president-rector selected
Released On: 2/1/2008

Fr. Denis Robinson, OSB, has been appointed as the new president-rector of Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN. Archabbot Justin DuVall, OSB, announced the appointment on January 31, following the recommendation of the School’s Board of Trustees.

Fr. Denis will take office on... »Read More

Br. Christian professes solemn vows
Released On: 1/25/2008

Br. Christian Raab, OSB, professed his solemn vows as a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in a ceremony on January 25, 2008, in the Archabbey Church at St. Meinrad, IN.

He entered the novitiate at Saint Meinrad in 2004 and professed his simple vows the following... »Read More

Two profess first vows
Released On: 1/22/2008

Novices Kyle Cothern, OSB, (pictured at right) and Craig Wagner, OSB, professed temporary vows as Benedictine monks in a ceremony on January 20, 2008, at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN.

Novices Kyle and Craig have completed their novitiate, a year of prayer and study of the... »Read More

Black History Lecture Scheduled for February 19
Released On: 1/18/2008

Dr. Cecilia Moore, professor of history at the University of Dayton, OH, will deliver the annual Black History Lecture at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at 7 p.m. CST in the Newman Theater. A reception will follow in the new... »Read More

Book features lives of monks
Released On: 1/2/2008

A new book, “Conversations in the Abbey: Senior monks of Saint Meinrad reflect on their lives,” features in-depth interviews with 11 monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN.

The book’s author/editor is Ruth Clifford Engs of Bloomington, IN, a retired Indiana University professor... »Read More

Saint Meinrad to present "A Twelfth Night Gathering"
Released On: 12/13/2007

Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, will host “A Twelfth Night Gathering,” an evening of Epiphany celebration, on Sunday, January 6, 2008, beginning at 5 p.m. CST.

The evening begins with Epiphany Vespers in the Archabbey Church, followed by a festive meal at 5:45... »Read More

Crèches on display at Archabbey Library
Released On: 12/7/2007

An exhibit of Christmas crèches from around the world will be on display in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library, St. Meinrad, IN, from December 11 through January 7.

The display contains crèches from the monastery collection, as well as from the Catherine A. Smith Nativity Collection, which... »Read More

Christmas schedule at Archabbey Church
Released On: 11/27/2007

The public is welcome to join the Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, as they celebrate Christmas in the Archabbey Church.

Vigils begin at 7 p.m. and Mass will be celebrated at midnight on Monday, December 24. The Mass of Christmas Day will... »Read More

Monks author book on Catholic prayer
Released On: 11/20/2007

A new book, The Tradition of Catholic Prayer, written by the monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, has been published by Liturgical Press.

The Tradition of Catholic Prayer comprises three sections: a history of Catholic prayer, a section on liturgy and prayer of the Church as a community... »Read More

Abbey Caskets now offers prepay option
Released On: 11/19/2007

Abbey Caskets, a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, now offers handcrafted wooden caskets and cremation urns directly to the public – with a new prepay option.

“We’ve had many people requesting this,” says Jennifer Keller, associate director of Abbey Caskets. “Some people prefer... »Read More

Evansville Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Chorus to peform
Released On: 11/12/2007

The Evansville Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Chorus of Evansville, IN, under the direction of Alfred Savia, music director and conductor, will perform selections from George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” in the Archabbey Church at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, on Sunday, December 9, from 2:30-4 p... »Read More

Five ordained deacons at Saint Meinrad
Released On: 10/31/2007

Five seminarians studying at Saint Meinrad School of Theology received the order of deacon from the Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB, archbishop of Indianapolis, at the Archabbey Church in St. Meinrad, IN, on October 27, 2007.

The newly ordained deacons... »Read More

National Players present two free performances
Released On: 10/22/2007

National Players, America’s longest-running classical touring company, will present two plays at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, on November 30 and December 1, 2007.

The free performances will be “Twelfth Night” on Friday, November 30, and “The Call of the Wild” on Saturday, December... »Read More

New book features Saint Meinrad artist
Released On: 10/9/2007

A coffee-table book featuring the liturgical art of Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, of Saint Meinrad Archabbey has just been published by OCP.

The book, “The Work of Our Hands: The Art of Martin Erspamer, OSB,” gathers 44 full-color plates covering a lifetime of liturgical art... »Read More

President-rector to resign in 2008
Released On: 10/6/2007

Fr. Mark O’Keefe, OSB, announced Friday that he would be stepping down as president-rector of Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, next year, at the end of the current school year. He has held the position since May 1996.

He made the announcement... »Read More

Fr. Damian receives conservation award
Released On: 10/5/2007

Fr. Damian Schmelz, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, and pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church in St. Henry, IN, has been awarded a Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award by the Indiana Wildlife Federation. The award was presented September 18 in Indianapolis.

Fr... »Read More

Five join Board of Overseers
Released On: 10/2/2007

Fr. Mark O’Keefe, OSB, president-rector of Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, has appointed one new member and reappointed four members to the School’s Board of Overseers this fall.

The Board of Overseers advises the president-rector on matters related to the... »Read More

New hymn honors Indiana’s St. Theodora
Released On: 9/21/2007

In celebration of the upcoming feast day of Indiana’s first saint, St. Theodora Guérin, monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, have composed a special hymn in her honor. St. Theodora is a patroness of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the founder of the Sisters of Providence... »Read More

Alumni Association Trip to Greece and Greek Isles set for 2008
Released On: 6/27/2007

Plan now to enjoy an 11-day trip “in the steps of St. Paul,” as the Saint Meinrad Alumni Association hosts a trip to Greece and the Greek Isles in November 2008.

Besides visits to Athens, Corinth, Rhodes, Patmos, Ephesus, Delphi, Kalambaka and Thessaloniki, you will experience... »Read More

Fr. Denis Robinson appointed subprior
Released On: 6/7/2007

Fr. Denis Robinson, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, has been appointed subprior of the monastery, effective June 8. The appointment was made by Saint Meinrad Archabbot Justin DuVall, OSB. The subprior is the third person in leadership in the monastery.

Fr. Denis... »Read More

Fr. Aidan Kavanagh dies
Released On: 7/11/2006

Father Aidan Kavanagh, OSB, monk and priest of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, and a jubilarian of profession, died at his home in Hamden, CT, on Sunday, July 9, 2006. He was 77.

Fr. Aidan was born in Mexia, TX, on April 20, 1929, to Joseph... »Read More