Brother Hugh Lester, O.S.B., will address “Obedience in Benedictine Spirituality” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Brother Hugh has been a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey for more than 30 years. He made simple profession of monastic vows in 1995 and solemn profession of vows in 1998. He served for many years as director of the […]
Father Francis Jin, O.S.B., will speak about “Prayer and Work” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17. He is a native of China, where he earned a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Xi’an Jiaotong University. He came to Saint Vincent in 2015 and professed first vows in 2016 and solemn vows in 2019. He was ordained […]
Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B., will present on “Poverty and Simplicity of Life in Benedictine Spirituality” at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14. He is rector of Saint Vincent Seminary, where he also teaches Sacred Scripture and serves as director of liturgy. A priest for 25 years, he has a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Penn […]
There will be a presentation on Benedictine vows on Saturday, July 11, with the presenter and time to be determined. This address generally takes place in the prior to the solemn vows Mass.
Brother Finnbar McEvoy, O.S.B., will give the talk on Saturday, July 11 on the topic of Benedictine vows. Brother Finnbar made solemn profession of monastic vows in 2025 at Saint Vincent Archabbey, after transferring his vows from Saint Mary’s Abbey in Morristown, New Jersey. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in math from The […]
Father Dominic Leo, O.S.B., will give the talk on Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m., on the topic of prayer in Benedictine Spirituality. Father Dominic entered the Benedictine Order from Saint Peter’s Abbey in Saskatchewan, Canada, in 2014 and transferred his vows to Saint Vincent Archabbey in 2017. He was ordained a priest by Bishop […]
Father Philip M. Kanfush, O.S.B., will discuss “Forgiveness in Benedictine Spirituality” at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 16. He is procurator of Saint Vincent Archabbey and is professor in the Education Department at Saint Vincent College, where he teaches many courses in special education. He is the founder of the Bearcat B.E.S.T. program at Saint Vincent College, […]
Brother José Rosa, O.S.B., will present “Stability in Benedictine Spirituality” at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 20. Brother José was ordained to the diaconate on August 30, 2025 by Bishop Larry J. Kulick and has been assigned at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy […]
Bishop Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L., will talk to the Oblates on “Oblate Day” Sunday, September 27, on a topic to be announced. Bishop Kulick was appointed the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg by Pope Francis on December 18, 2020. He was ordained to the episcopacy on February 11, 2021. Prior to his appointment […]
Father Isaac Haywiser, O.S.B., will discuss “Discipline in Benedictine Spirituality” at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 18. Father Isaac has a variety of assignments at Saint Vincent Archabbey, College and Seminary. He professed first vows as a Benedictine monk in 2010 and was ordained a priest in 2015. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in management […]
Father Job Foote, O.S.B., will give a series of talks on a topic to be determined for the Oblate Day of Recollection on Saturday, October 24. Father Job is presently serving as parochial vicar at Sacred Heart and Ascension Parishes, Jeannette, in the Diocese of Greensburg. He professed first vows as a Benedictine monk in 1984 […]
Father Thomas Acklin, O.S.B., will speak on “Conversatio Morum” at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 15. Father Tom is known as an author, teacher, spiritual director, counselor, retreat master and psychoanalyst. He is the author of The Unchanging Heart of the Priesthood, and The Passion of the Lamb and co-author with Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., of Spiritual Direction: A Guide for […]
Father Patrick Cronauer, O.S.B., will speak on “The Spirituality of Advent/Christmas in the Holy Rule of Saint Benedict” at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 20. Father Patrick is professor of Sacred Scripture and Biblical Languages at Saint Vincent Seminary, where he has taught for 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Assumption College, the Master of […]
