CONCEPTION, Mo. — The Library staff at Conception Abbey and Seminary College has scheduled their annual book sale for Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6. This event supports the library's mission to provide the highest quality resources for...
CONCEPTION, Mo. – On Saturday, September 7, 2019, Br. Luke Kral, OSB, and Br. Matthew Marie, professed solemn vows as monks of Conception Abbey in the presence of their family, friends, seminarians, and monastic confreres.
In the ceremony, Br....
CONCEPTION, Mo. — On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Thursday, August 15, 2019, two young men professed simple vows as monks of Conception Abbey in the presence of their family, friends, seminarians, and monastic confreres.
For...
Abbey joins dioceses in response to Church crisis
CONCEPTION, Mo. (August 5, 2019) — Concern for transparency and accountability has prompted many dioceses and religious orders to publish information about members within their groups who have had allegations...
VIDEO: Solemn Profession of Monastic Vows for Br. Joseph O'Neill
CONCEPTION, Mo. – On the Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter, May 18, 2019, Br. Joseph O'Neill, OSB, professed solemn vows as a monk of Conception Abbey in the presence of his family,...
Conception, Mo. – The 24th 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.
Saturday morning was cool, clear and brisk, creating perfect weather...
[caption id="attachment_7134" align="alignright" width="400"] Br. David stands next to the current card display at The Printery House.[/caption]
The Printery House welcomed Br. David Wilding, OSB, as their new director in February. The Printery...
CONCEPTION, Mo. — The monks of Conception Abbey have been living, working, and praying in the rolling farmlands of northwest Missouri for 145 years. Our roots within the Benedictine tradition are strong and run deep.
Over time, Conception’s apostolic...
VIDEO: Solemn Profession of Monastic Vows for Fr. Aquinas Keusenkothen
CONCEPTION, Mo. – On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Saturday, February 2, Fr. Aquinas Keusenkothen, OSB, professed solemn vows as a monk of Conception Abbey in the...
Not everyone is called to monastic life, so hopefully you can now take a deep sigh of relief. However, everyone is called to focus on the same goal for which the monks of Conception Abbey strive, namely, eternal life in heaven. This summer I was able...