Posts by Conception Abbey
Graduation Weekend
Conception Seminary College Commencement & Honors Assembly was held Saturday afternoon. Seminarians, monks, family, friends, and even some recent alumni were on hand for the joyful occasion. Dr. Bill Brownsberger, Academic Dean, announced the student awards and academic scholarships for each class, including the recipients of the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and…
Read MoreMay Day
It is a long Conception Seminary College tradition to have a day dedicated to athletic activities for the seminarians to compete–the blue team vs. the white team. Even the oldest alumni have their memories of May Day- the sports, the fun, and the shenanigans the night before. This year was no different. While rainy weather…
Read MoreHistory of the Abbey Basilica
I put together a video of the history of the Abbey Basilica for the feast of its Dedication. I uploaded it on our Facebook page yesterday, but put it up on YouTube today. Br. Cyprian, our Guestmaster, shares the history of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Enjoy this brief history of our beautiful church.
Read MoreRecent Stirrings
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the Dedication of the Abbey Basilica. The Basilica is the spiritual center of our campus, because it is where we give praise and worship to God. All the work we do, in our many apostolates, draw strength from what we do six times a day in church. To quote the…
Read MoreMonastery Art: Part III
The construction on the monastery is coming along rather nicely. The art in the monastic refectory, chapter room, and hallways is serving to adorn the new space, making it a place which glorifies God through its beauty. Br. Michael is coordinating the artistic efforts and finishing some of the work begun by the professional artists. Below:…
Read MoreRector’s Reception
Yesterday afternoon seminarians, monks, and faculty gathered to honor and recognize Fr. Samuel’s many years of service at Conception Seminary College. At the end of the semester, Fr. Samuel will finish his term as President-Rector, a role he began in 2007. His years of work in priestly formation, however, began more than 30 years ago as he…
Read MoreAbbey Trails
Saturday morning we had the 20th annual Abbey Trails 5K run/2 mile walk. This year’s event drew a slightly smaller crowd that previous years, probably mostly due to the weather. The threat of rain may have discouraged casual participants from attending. While it rained before and after the event, there was only a light rain during…
Read MoreRefectory Art: Part II
The monastic refectory has some new art on the east wall, which will be behind the head table. Two Beuronese-style murals, in color, now complement the monochrome murals that were recently restored. The refectory is turning out to be very beautiful and an appropriate communal gathering space. Below: Restored monochrome murals Above and Below: New…
Read MoreAll the Colors of Spring
Adequate rain and sunshine has brought out these beautiful colors.
Read MoreRestoring the Refectory Art
Evergreene Architectural Arts of New York (the company that restored our murals in the basilica) will restore the Beuronese murals in the refectory and add several new murals in both the refectory and the chapter room. They have also advised the community in applying decorations around the walls of those same rooms and around some doorways…
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