Posts by Conception Abbey
Abbot’s Homily: Passing of St. Benedict – 2017
This homily was given by Abbot Benedict Neenan, OSB, on 21 March 2017 in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Conception Abbey. Do you seek God? Do you want to grow closer to God? Do you want to pattern your life according to the way God wants you to live? Do you want to be…
Read More5 Reasons to Visit a Catholic Seminary College
5 Reasons to Visit a Catholic Seminary Discerning a vocation to the priesthood can be difficult. Often you don’t know where to turn or who to ask for help. Visiting a Catholic seminary can actually help in this discernment process. This is why Conception Seminary College offers a unique retreat twice a year for young…
Read MoreLenten Retreats at Conception Abbey
With the holy season of Lent upon us, it is a great time to think of special things you can do to help make this time in the Church year fruitful. The Conception Abbey Guest Center has prepared a series of Lenten retreats and days of recollection during this time as we journey to our…
Read MoreFather Aidan Enters Eternal Rest
Early in the morning of Monday, 20 February 2017, our beloved confrere Father Aidan McSorley, OSB, a monk of Conception Abbey, Conception, MO, entered his eternal reward at the age of 75. Father Aidan was a jubilarian of monastic profession. Having suffered from type 2 diabetes for much of his adult life, Father Aidan’s health…
Read MoreAbbot Benedict announces new prior of Conception Abbey
Bro. Anselm becomes Conception Abbey’s new prior On February 2, 2017, Bro. Anselm Broom, OSB, became the new prior of Conception Abbey. The prior holds the secondary leadership role in the monastery and assists the abbot in fulfilling his duties. Bro. Anselm was born on Dec. 19, 1979, to Doug and Julie Broom, Originally hailing…
Read MoreMonk professes first monastic vows
Monk professes first vows at Conception Abbey On February 2, 2017, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Fr. Stephen Keusenkothen professed temporary vows as a Benedictine monk of Conception Abbey. Fr. Stephen was presented to Abbot Benedict by, Bro. Jacob Kubajak, OSB and made his formal declaration to be received into vows. Abbot…
Read MoreBishop blesses new abbot
Benedict Neenan blessed as the new abbot of Conception Abbey Abbot Benedict Neenan, OSB was blessed as the tenth abbot of Conception Abbey by the Most Rev. Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Surrounded by his brother monks, family, friends, employees, and guests Abbot Benedict…
Read MoreA Christmas Message from Abbot Benedict
“The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David s savior has been born for you who is Christ the Lord.’” Luke 2:10-101 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As…
Read More5 Ways to Live Like A Monk in the World
Here are five tenets of Benedictine monasticism that you can cultivate in your life by Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB, Vocation Director, Conception Abbey 1. Cultivate Silence St. Benedict wrote, “Speaking and teaching are the master’s task; the disciple is to be silent and listen” (RB 6:8). Silence is the environment that allows you to listen…
Read More#GivingTuesday A Huge Success
#GivingTuesday event at Conception Abbey continues to grow Conception, Mo. – Well over 100 people gathered to give back to those in need at the annual #GivingTuesday community event hosted at Conception Abbey on Tuesday, November 29. #GivingTuesday is a worldwide movement that celebrates and encourages giving. “Our community kicks off the holiday season unlike…
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