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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on June 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Father Maurus Mount\, O.S.B.\, will speak on “Poverty and Simplicity” at 3 p.m. Sunday\, June 14 at the monthly meeting of the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey. The meetings are held on the second floor of the John and Annette Brownfield Center at Saint Vincent College and Seminary. \nFather Maurus served as parochial vicar of Saint Vincent Basilica Parish for two years\, prior to beginning graduate studies\, and is a member of the adjunct faculty at Saint Vincent College\, in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages. He has been a member of the monastic community since 2001\, making first vows in 2002 and solemn vows in 2005. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 20\, 2006. \nFather Maurus has a Bachelor of Arts degree in classical languages from Marquette University\, Master of Arts and Bachelor of Sacred Theology degrees from Saint Vincent Seminary\, a Master of Arts degree in Classical Languages from the University of Illinois\, and a doctorate in classical philology from the University of Vienna. His languages include Spanish\, Latin\, Greek\, German\, French\, Italian and Portuguese. He is also a member of the Archabbey Schola.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-june-14-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on May 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 to the presbyterate by Bishop Larry J. Kulick in 2022. Presently serving as vocation director of the Archabbey\, he also is a human formation advisor and teacher of moral theology at Saint Vincent Seminary. He has a Master of Arts degree in Catholic philosophical studies and a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary\, the Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree\, given in conjunction with Sant’ Anselmo\, and the Licentiate in Moral Theology from Boston College.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-may-17-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 Archabbey Retreat Program\, while also serving as assistant to the prior and financial consultant for Saint Vincent Seminary. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University and a Master of Science from Appalachian State University in accounting. He earned the Master of Arts degree from Saint Vincent Seminary. Before entering the monastery\, he served in the U.S. Army.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-april-19-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T181407Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on March 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 the Archabbey and director of Campus Ministry at Saint Vincent College. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Scranton\, a Master of Divinity degree from Saint John Seminary\, Massachusetts\, and a Master of Education degree in administration from Boston College. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Scranton in 1979 and served in many roles there\, including pastoral assignments\, regional vicar and vicar for priests for the diocese and principal of a diocesan high school. After discerning a call to religious life\, he professed first vows at Saint Vincent in 2011\, and solemn vows in 2014. He has been active in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and is on the national board of Pentecost Today.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-march-15-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T181256Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on February 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 much of his life and monastic career in Asia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Saint Vincent College and studied Chinese at Chabanel Language Institute in Taiwan\, then studied for the Master of Arts and Ph.D. in comparative literature from Indiana University in Bloomington. In 1981 he began teaching in the English department at Fu Jen University\, and also served as dean and director of the Graduate Institute of Comparative Literature. After reaching the mandatory age for retirement from full-time teaching in Taiwan\, he was invited to teach full-time at Peking University in the Institute of Comparative Literature and Culture\, a position he held until 2019. He then returned to Taipei and taches part-time at Fu Jen. Since 2021\, he has been teaching courses related to China in the spring semester at Saint Vincent College.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-february-15-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T160000
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on January 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Brother Roman Pallone\, O.S.B.\, will speak on “The Eucharist in Benedictine Spirituality at 3 p.m. Sunday\, January 18. He professed simple vows as a monk of Saint Vincent in 2022\, and solemn vows in 2025. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University\, a Master of Business Administration degree from The Ohio State University and is a student at Saint Vincent Seminary. His assignments at the Archabbey include serving as an assistant to the prior and building manager in the monastery\, assistant to the director of vocations\, sacristan and assistant master of ceremonies. He also assists with the Benedictine Outdoor Leadership program at Saint Vincent College.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-january-18-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T160000
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SUMMARY:Beauty Will Be Topic of Brother Bede on December 21
DESCRIPTION:Brother Bede Maxson\, O.S.B.\, will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 3 p.m. Sunday\, December 21 in Brownfield Room 202\, a Seminary classroom. His topic will be Beauty. \nBrother Bede earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace administration and operations in 2019 from Oklahoma State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Catholic philosophical studies from Saint Joseph’s Seminary\, Dunwoodie\, New York in 2021. He began studies at Saint Vincent Seminary in the fall of 2022. \nHe entered the monastic community of Saint Vincent Archabbey as a novice on July 1\, 2021 and professed simple vows on July 10\, 2022. Following his first profession he was assigned as sacristan and vocation office guestmaster. In 2023 he was given the addition assignment of assistant to the director of vocations. \nOblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to dscuss a book from the current reading list. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/beauty-will-be-topic-of-brother-bede-on-december-21/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20241122T203141Z
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SUMMARY:Father Ronald Gatman to Address Oblates on Topic of Silence
DESCRIPTION:Father Ronald P. Gatman\, O.S.B.\, will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey on the topic of Silence at 3 p.m. Sunday\, November 16. The talks take place in Brownfield 202 at Saint Vincent Seminary\, Latrobe. Father Ronald earned a bachelor of arts degree in education from the University of Kentucky. Following some graduate work at the University of Kentucky\, Father Ronald enlisted in the United States Navy and entered bootcamp in June 1967. He was on active duty in the United States Navy from 1967 until January 1971\, when he was released from active duty and went to reserve status. During his stint in the United States Navy\, Father Ronald attended language school in California and communications school in Texas. He served for a year in Scotland at the Naval Base in Edzell\, and following that\, he served for 9 months in Sinop\, Turkey from where he was released from active duty. \nHe attended the University of Geneva\, Switzerland. He joined the Benedictine monastic community of Saint Vincent Archabbey and made simple profession of monastic vows on July 10 1974\, and solemn profession of vows on July 11\, 1977. He earned a Master of Divinity degree with high honors from Saint Vincent Seminary in 1978. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 19\, 1979. \nHe taught on the faculty of Benedictine Military School\, Savannah\, Georgia from 1979 until his retirement in 2008. He served as the subprior of the Savannah Benedictines and director of Campus Ministry at the school until 2020\, and continued to assist in Campus Ministry until he retired to the Archabbey in 2023. \nFollowing his return to Latrobe\, Father Ronald contributes in a number of ways\, including with celebrating Masses and hearing confessions\, as needed. \nOblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to dscuss a book from the current reading list. \n 
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/father-ronald-gatman-to-address-oblates-on-topic-of-silence/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20250924T153042Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Day of Recollection October 25
DESCRIPTION:The fall day of recollection for 2025 is scheduled for Saturday\, October 25\, 2025. Check-in will be at 8:30 a.m. in the Basilica Crypt. The first conference is at 9 a.m. in the Crypt\, followed by confessions at 9:30 a.m.\, and Mass at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day prayer begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Basilica\, followed by lunch at 11:45 a.m. The second conference begins at 1 p.m. in the Crypt\, followed by Oblation ceremonies at 1:30 p.m.\, and the third conference at 3:30 p.m. Evening prayer will be at 5 p.m. in the Saint Gregory chapel\, followed by supper at 5:35 p.m.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/fall-day-of-recollection-october-25/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20241122T202640Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on October 19
DESCRIPTION:Brother Emanuel da Costa\, O.S.B.\, will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 3 p.m. Sunday\, October 19 in Brownfield Room 202\, a Seminary classroom. His topic will be Acedia. Early Christian monks used the term to define a spiritual state of listnessless and from there the term developed a markedly Christian moral tone. \nBrother Emanuel is from João Pessoa\, Paraíba\, Brazil. He earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophical studies in 2022 from Centro Universitario Ingá in Paraná. He began studies at Saint Vincent Seminary in 2023 and was also assigned to serve as socius of novices and postulants at Saint Vincent Archabbey.  \nOblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to dscuss a book from the current reading list. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-october-19/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20250820T175519Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Day September 28
DESCRIPTION:Oblate Day for 2025 has been scheduled for Sunday\, September 28\, 2025. The event will begin with Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Mary Mother of Wisdom Chapel in the Carey Center. Midday prayer will follow at 11:40 a.m.\, then lunch at noon. \nOblation ceremonies will be at 1:45 p.m. in the Basilica\, followed by confessions. Guest speaker Katerina Deem will present at 3:45 p.m. in the Parish Assembly Room. Evening prayer will take place at 5 p.m. in the Basilica\, followed by supper at 5:35 p.m.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-day-september-28/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20241122T200316Z
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SUMMARY:Wired for Worship Topic of Talk on September 21
DESCRIPTION:Father Nathanael Polinski\, O.S.B.\, will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 3 p.m. Sunday\, September 21 in Brownfield Room 202\, a Seminary classroom. His topic will be Wired for Worship: Establishing a School for the Lord’s Service. Presently academic dean of Saint Vincent Seminary and an associate professor of Sacred Scripture and Biblical Languages\, he is the author of That the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled Through Perfect Worship: An Investigation of John 19:36-37. \nFather Nathanael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in metallurgical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1987. He received a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993. He began studies at Saint Vincent Seminary in 2006. He received the Master of Divinity degree from the Seminary\, and the Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree\, both in 2012 with highest honors. He began graduate studies at The Catholic University of America in 2012 and successfully defended his doctoral dissertation in December of 2017. \nFather Nathanael entered the novitiate of Saint Vincent Archabbey in 2005\, made simple profession of monastic vows on July 10\, 2006\, and solemn profession of monastic vows on July 11\, 2009. He was ordained a deacon on July 23\, 2011\, and a priest on May 19\, 2012. \nOblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to dscuss a book from the current reading list.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/1944/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000
DTSTAMP:20241122T201053Z
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SUMMARY:Forgiveness Topic of August 17 Oblate Talk
DESCRIPTION:Father Shawn Matthew Anderson\, O.S.B.\, will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 3 p.m. Sunday\, August 17 in Brownfield Room 202\, a Seminary classroom. His topic will be Forgiveness in Benedictine Spirituality. Father Shawn currently directs the Archabbey’s retreat program. He has previously worked with the vocation office\, and is an associate professor of biology at Saint Vincent College. \nHe received a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy degree from Duquesne University in 1992 and has studied philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville.  He is a 2007 graduate of the Saint Vincent Seminary\, where he earned a Master of Divinity degree\, with high honors. In 2008\, he started graduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University\, earning his doctorate in pharmacology in 2013. \nHe entered the novitiate at Saint Vincent Archabbey in July of 2001 and made his simple profession of vows on July 10\, 2002\, and solemn profession on July 11\, 2005. He was ordained to the diaconate on April 22\, 2006\, and to the priesthood on July 14\, 2007. \nOblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to dscuss a book from the current reading list.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/forgiveness-topic-of-august-17-oblate-talk/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20241122T200548Z
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SUMMARY:Talk On Healing the Wounds of Jesus Through the Rule of Saint Benedict
DESCRIPTION:Oblate Carol Ramela will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 3 p.m. Sunday\, July 20 in Brownfield Room 202 of Saint Vincent Seminary. Her topic will be Healing the Wounds of Jesus through the Rule of Saint Benedict. To appreciate the presentation one does not need to have attended previous sessions. \nAdditionally\, Oblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to discuss a book from the current reading list. \n 
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/talk-on-healing-the-wounds-of-jesus-through-the-rule-of-saint-benedict/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T170000
DTSTAMP:20241122T195744Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker on Monastic Vows July 11
DESCRIPTION:Oblates are invited to attend a presentation on monastic vows by a Benedictine monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey on Friday\, July 11\, 2025. The monk and location will be announced at a later date. \n 
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/speaker-on-monastic-vows-july-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20241122T203704Z
CREATED:20241122T195444Z
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SUMMARY:Father James Orr To Speak June 22
DESCRIPTION:Father James R. Orr\, a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh\, will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 3 p.m Sunday\, June 22\, on the topic of Ladder of Monks: Lectio Divina by Guigo II. Father Orr most recently served as pastor of Saint Aloysius\, Reserve Township\, and Most Holy Name of Jesus\, Pittsburgh\, and director of Saint Anthony Chapel which enshrines 5000 relics of the saints. He has taught in the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Catechist Certification Program and the Post-ordination Program for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. \nHe holds a Bachelor’s in Religious Studies from Penn State University\, a Master of Divinity from Mt. St. Mary Seminary\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, and a Master of Arts in Formative Spirituality from the Institute of Formative Spirituality\, Duquesne University.will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 3 p.m. Sunday\, April 13 in Brownfield Room 202 of Saint Vincent Seminary. \nTo appreciate the presentation one does not need to have attended previous sessions. \nAdditionally\, Oblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to discuss a book from the current reading list. \n 
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/father-james-orr-to-speak-june-22/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20241122T193815Z
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SUMMARY:Father Jude Brady To Speak on Suffering\, Health\, Aging May 18
DESCRIPTION:Father Jude Brady\, O.S.B.\, will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 3 p.m. Sunday\, May 18 in Brownfield Room 202\, a Seminary classroom. His topic will be The Role of Suffering\, Declining of Health\, and the Aging Process in the Life of a Monk and an Oblate. He is a popular retreat master\, and has given retreats in the dioceses of Erie\, Greensburg and Pittsburgh\, among many others. To appreciate the presentation one does not need to have attended previous sessions. \nHe earned a master of arts degree in clinical psychology in 1971 and an education certification from Long Island University in 1972. He received a master of divinity degree in 1979 from Saint Vincent Seminary\, a diploma (master of arts) in spiritual counseling and direction in 1981 from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas\, Rome\, and a doctorate in pastoral counseling/pastoral theology from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 1984. \nFather entered the Saint Vincent monastic community on July 1\, 1974\, made his simple profession of vows on July 10\, 1975\, and his solemn profession of vows on July 11\, 1978.  He was ordained a priest on May 24\, 1980. He has worked as a teacher\, counselor\, psychometerist\, vocation director for the Archabbey\, director of pastoral formation at Saint Vincent Seminary\, and has served in a variety of parishes in the dioceses of Greensburg\, Erie and Altoona-Johnstown. He has served as headmaster of Benedictine Military School in Savannah\, and prior of the priory there\, and in many other roles. \nOblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to dscuss a book from the current reading list. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/1925/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000
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SUMMARY:Eric Failing To Speak April 13
DESCRIPTION:Eric Failing\, executive director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference\, will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 3 p.m. Sunday\, April 13 in Brownfield Room 202 of Saint Vincent Seminary. \nTo appreciate the presentation one does not need to have attended previous sessions. \nAdditionally\, Oblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to discuss a book from the current reading list. \n 
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/eric-failing-to-speak-april-13/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T193000
DTSTAMP:20250211T141928Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the Abbot March 16\, Evening Session
DESCRIPTION:The meeting scheduled for January 19 in Latrobe was canceled because of heavy snowfall. Archabbot Martin’s presentation “Ask the Abbot” has been re- scheduled to Sunday\, March 16\, at 6:45 (the evening session).
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/ask-the-abbot-march-16-evening-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20241122T193936Z
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SUMMARY:Liturgy of the Hours Talk March 16
DESCRIPTION:Brother Finnbar McEvoy\, O.S.B.\, will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 3 p.m. Sunday\, March 16 in Brownfield Room 202\, a Seminary classroom. His topic will be The Liturgy of the Hours. Brother Finnbar earned a Bachelor of Science degree in math and physics from The Catholic University of America in 2013. He received a Master of Education degree in high school math education from the University of Notre Dame in 2015. \nHe professed simple vows on March 22\, 2021 as a monk of Saint Mary’s Abbey\, Morristown\, New Jersey. He began studies at Saint Vincent Seminary in 2022 as a monk of Saint Mary’s Abbey. He earned the Master of Arts in Catholic Philosophical Studies\, magna cum laude\, from Saint Vincent Seminary in 2023. In early 2024 he transferred his vows to Saint Vincent Archabbey. Brother Finnbar has tutored students at Saint Vincent College in physics and has assisted with retreats through the College Campus Ministry and the Archabbey Vocations Office. \nTo appreciate the presentation one does not need to have attended previous sessions. \nAdditionally\, Oblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to discuss a book from the current reading list. 
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/liturgy-of-the-hours-talk-march-16/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T160000
DTSTAMP:20241122T194012Z
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SUMMARY:Hospitality in Benedictine Spirituality February 16
DESCRIPTION:Join Father Romuald Duchene\, O.S.B.\, for his talk on Hospitality in Benedictine Spirituality at 3 p.m. Sunday\, February 16 in Saint Vincent Seminary classroom Brownfield 202. Father Romuald earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from The Citadel\, the Military College of South Carolina\, in 2002\, and a Master of Arts degree in systematic theology from Saint Vincent Seminary in 2021\, summa cum laude. In 2024\, Father Romuald earned the Master of Divinity degree\, summa cum laude\, and the Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree\, summa cum laude\, in affiliation with the Pontifical University of Sant’ Anselmo in Rome. \nAfter spending a year in the novitiate at Saint Vincent Archabbey\, he professed simple vows on July 9\, 2010. He renewed his vows as a junior monk in 2011 and 2012\, and again in 2022. Brother Romuald made solemn vows on July 11\, 2023 and was ordained a deacon by Bishop Larry J. Kulick of the Diocese of Greensburg on August 12\, 2023. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 26\, 2024 by Bishop Kulick. His assignments at the Archabbey have included assistant archivist (2010-2011)\, assistant to the director of facilities management (2010-2013)\, consultant on the monastery roof project and the mausoleum project (2011-2013) and assistant to the director\, Institute for Ministry Formation (2021-present). \nTo appreciate the presentation one does not need to have attended previous sessions. \nAdditionally\, Oblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to discuss a book from the reading list.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/hospitality-in-benedictine-spirituality-february-16/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T160000
DTSTAMP:20241122T194028Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the Abbot
DESCRIPTION:Join Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel\, O.S.B.\, at 3 p.m. Sunday\, January 19\, for his talk\, “Ask the Abbot.” Archabbot Martin will field questions from Oblates regarding aspects of Benedictine spirituality\, the Archabbey\, being a monk\, or related topics. The talks take place in Saint Vincent Seminary classroom Brownfield 202. Oblates and others interested are invited to attend. \nArchabbot Martin  was elected archabbot of Saint Vincent Archabbey on June 23\, 2020. As such\, he is leader of the first Benedictine monastery established in the United States\, the chancellor of Saint Vincent College and Saint Vincent Seminary. Saint Vincent Benedictines operate the Benedictine Military School in Savannah\, Georgia\, and the Penn State Campus Ministry Program at State College in Pennsylvania. In addition to his responsibilities in this country\, the Archabbot is also the leader of monasteries in Brazil and Taiwan. \nPrior to his election as archabbot\, Archabbot Martin had been serving as the administrator of the MACH1 (Monaca\, Aliquippa\, Center and Hopewell) Parish Grouping in the Diocese of Pittsburgh\, now Mary Queen of Saints Parish. Prior to his assignments in the Diocese of Pittsburgh\, Archabbot Martin served in the Diocese of Greensburg as pastor of Saint Bruno Parish\, South Greensburg and administrator of Saint Benedict Parish\, Marguerite (2008-2013) and as pastor of Saint Martin Parish\, New Derry (2001-2009). He served as the 14th president of Saint Vincent College from 2000 to 2005. \nOblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to dscuss a book from the current reading list. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/ask-the-abbot/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T160000
DTSTAMP:20241212T152156Z
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SUMMARY:Obedience Talk December 15
DESCRIPTION:Brother Romanus Davitt\, O.S.B.\, will speak to the Oblates of Saint Benedict of Saint Vincent Archabbey at 3 p.m. Sunday\, December 15 in Brownfield Room 202\, a Seminary classroom. His topic will be Obedience in Benedictine Spirituality. To appreciate the presentation one does not need to have attended previous sessions. \nBrother Romanus studied at Wallace State Community College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Belmont Abbey College in 2020. He began studies at Saint Vincent Seminary in 2021 as a monk from Saint Bernard Abbey\, Cullman\, Alabama. At Saint Bernard\, he made simple profession of vows on August 15\, 2017\, and solemn profession on August 6\, 2020. In 2023\, he transferred his vows to Saint Vincent Archabbey. He was ordained a deacon by Bishop Larry J. Kulick of the Diocese of Greensburg at Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica on May 26\, 2024. \nBefore entering religious life\, Brother Romanus served in the U.S. Army from January 1995 to August of 1997\, worked as a board-certified drug and alcohol addiction counselor from 2010 to 2014 and was an automotive production supervisor from 2014 to 2016. \nOblates and guests may attend vespers at 5 p.m. in the Basilica and stay for supper in the guest dining room. Those wishing to stay for supper should contact Father Donald Raila\, director of Oblates\, at least two days in advance at 724-805-2291. Following supper\, Oblates will meet at 6:45 p.m. in Brownfield 202 to discuss the book The Grace to Desire It: Meditations on Saint Benedict’s Twelve Degrees of Humility by Dom Pius Mary Noonan\, O.S.B.​
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/obedience-talk-december-16/
LOCATION:Saint Vincent Seminary\, 300 Fraser Purchase Road\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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