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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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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:20251019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
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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:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
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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: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;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T150000
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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: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: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: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:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T181544Z
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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:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T181722Z
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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:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T151641Z
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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:20260719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260402T164448Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on July 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 Edward C. Malesix in 2019. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint Joseph’s College of Commerce in Bangalore\, India\, and earned a Master of Science degree in information technology from Karnataka State Open University. He received the Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary. He currently serves in the Alumni Office of Saint Vincent College and prior to that was parochial vicar\, then administrator of Saint Gregory the Great Parish in Virginia Beach.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-july-19-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T183059Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on August 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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\, and has also served in parish apostolates. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Pittsburgh\, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Vincent College\, a Master of Arts and a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary\, the Master of Education degree in special education from the University of Pittsburgh and the Doctor of Education degree in special education from West Virginia University. He also has a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion and Nutrition from California University of Pennsylvania. He is a doctoral-level board-certified behavior analyst\, and has Pennsylvania teaching certificates in many disciplines. He made first vows as a Benedictine monk in 1994 and was ordained to the presbyterate in 2000
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-august-16-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T183255Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on September 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 and politics from Saint Vincent College and is a student at Saint Vincent Seminary. He made solemn vows on July 11\, 2025 and serves as an assistant to the director of Campus Ministry\, member of the Archabbey Schola and is involved in numerous retreats.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-september-20-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260108T184556Z
CREATED:20260108T184242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T184556Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on September 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 as bishop\, he was diocesan administrator when his predecessor was installed as the 12th Bishop of Cleveland. A native of Leechburg\, he is the first native son and priest of the diocese to be appointed Bishop. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Saint Vincent College\, a Master of Arts in systematic theology and a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary\, a licentiate in canon law from The Catholic University of America\, and serves on many boards\, including the Saint Vincent Seminary Board of Regents\, Saint Vincent College Board of Directors and the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-september-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T184347Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on October 18\, 2026.
DESCRIPTION: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 from Saint Vincent College\, a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary\, a Master of Science  in marketing from Drexel University and a Master of Science degree in church management from Villanova University. He is presently lecturer in business administration at Saint Vincent College\, director of strategic initiatives for formation and human formation advisor at Saint Vincent Seminary\, health benefits manager and plans administrator for the Archabbey.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-october-18-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260108T184527Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on October 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 and was ordained a priest in 1989. He has served a number of parishes in the dioceses of Richmond\, Pittsburgh\, Altoona-Johnstown and Harrisburg\, and has also been a chaplain at Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos in El Salvador. He has also been a lieutenant in the U.S.Naval Reserves. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Penn State University\, and a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-october-24-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T184711Z
CREATED:20260108T184711Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on November 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 Sharing the Father’s Love\, and Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love. A former rector of Saint Vincent Seminary who is presently professor of theology\, he has Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Duquesne University\, a Master of Divinity from Saint Vincent Seminary\, a Licentiate in Sacred theology\, a Doctor of Philosophy degree and a Doctor of Sacred Theology degree from the University of Louvain\, Belgium.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-november-15-2026/
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SUMMARY:Oblate Talk on December 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: 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 Divinity and Master of Theology degrees from Weston School of Theology\, the S.S.L.\, from the Pontifical Biblical Institute\, Rome; and the S.S.D.\, from École Biblique et Archéologique Francaise\, Jerusalem. He has also done graduate studies at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem\, and lived and worked in a small Benedictine community in Israel in the early 1970s. He has organized and led the biennial third and fourth-year seminarian pilgrimage to the Holy Land for a number of years.
URL:https://svaoblates.org/event/oblate-talk-on-december-20-2026/
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