Posts by Nicole Dietzenbach
Vocations Flourish at Conception Abbey
As our world becomes more secular and materialistic, many people have stopped regularly attending church and are falling away from faith in God. Though this reality is disheartening, there is a counter-movement of many young people seeking to live out the fullness of their Catholic faith more intentionally, I see the transformation happening on college…
Read MoreSeek God, Seek His Wisdom
Afriend of mine who visited Conception once remarked at the end of his visit: “The giant windmills are a symbol. The monks are running around doing many things, but they go in circles.” A first-time visitor might be forgiven for concluding that the monastic life is circular. Perhaps the phrase Ora et Labora, “prayer and…
Read MoreAdoring Our Eucharistic Lord
The monks of Conception Abbey and seminarians of Conception Seminary College were a key part of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, July 17-21, where 60,000 Catholics gathered for a Eucharistic Revival. The seminarians took shifts to ensure that the event’s Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. John the Evangelist Church, where the Eucharist was, was…
Read MoreCamp Savio Impacts Youth
When working with youth, there can be the temptation to underestimate the strength of their faith. Participants for Camp Savio—a middle school camp to strengthen faith—make that temptation impossible. The camp, nestled in the serene countryside, provided the perfect backdrop for young people to explore and deepen their faith. From the moment the campers arrived,…
Read More150th Anniversary A Year to Remember
Monastic Family Weekend | St. Columba Parish Carnival | Alumni Reunion | Seminary Family Weekend | Olivier Latry Organ Concert | Monastery Day of Recollection | Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception | Celebration with the Local Community Monastic Family Weekend June 2-4 Expecting that summer would be a…
Read MoreMorning Rain Cleared For Abbey Trails 2024
The annual Abbey Trails 5K Run / 2-Mile walk brought guests from near and far to Conception Abbey on Saturday, May 4 to celebrate health and wellness. Morning rain cleared just as more than 250 people arrived to participate in the walk, run, health fair, and brunch. The 5K course began at the Abbey’s circle drive…
Read MoreEncountering Christ Retreats Q+A
In January, the Abbey Guest Center offered its first Encountering Christ retreat. These silent retreats will be offered consistently throughout the year with weekend retreats for men and weekends for women. These retreats are designed to address the hunger in today’s Catholic for a profound and personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB,…
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