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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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).
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. To appreciate the presentation one does not need to have attended previous sessions. Additionally, Oblates and guests may attend vespers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Oblation ceremonies will be at 1:45 p.m. in the Basilica, followed by confessions. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. Brother Bede earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace administration and operations in 2019 from Oklahoma State University. He earned […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
