Oblate Talk on February 15, 2026
Brother Nicholas Koss, O.S.B., will present on “The History of the Benedictines in China,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 15. He is a native of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, but has spent […]
Brother Nicholas Koss, O.S.B., will present on “The History of the Benedictines in China,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 15. He is a native of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, but has spent […]
Father Killian Loch, O.S.B., will talk about “On Holiness in Benedictine Spirituality” at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Father Killian is pastor of Saint Vincent Basilica Parish, and former prior of […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Father Kurt Belsole, O.S.B., will give the talk on Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m., with a topic to be determined. Father Kurt is a native of St. Marys, Pennsylvania, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]