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Let us draw near to Christ

September 21, 2018
Let us draw near to Christ The Church has been much in the news in recent weeks, in ways that simply break our hearts. It is important to acknowledge that we are in the midst of a terrible crisis. Innocent victims have suffered the abuse of clergy, and some have suffered again when bishops failed to act. Such evil must be named, investigated, and brought to light. As our Lord promised, the truth will set us free. Read More »
Br. Timothy Kalange, Br. Bede Ramos and Br. Ephrem Martinez solemn vows

Three monks make Solemn Profession

September 19, 2018
The monastic community of Mount Angel Abbey rejoiced to receive three new members as monks with Solemn Vows in a liturgy on September 12. The men had each completed the stages of postulancy, novitiate, and at least three years of simple vows before committing themselves forever as full members of the Abbey.
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Receive the gifts of the Spirit

August 29, 2018
The new school year opened at Mount Angel Seminary on August 27, as seminarians, faculty, staff, and the monks of Mount Angel Abbey gathered in Damian Center to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit. In his homily, Abbot Jeremy reminded everyone that the beginning of a new school year is the beginning of "a big project."
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I don't want to go to heaven without you!

July 18, 2018
Each summer, the monastic community of Mount Angel prepares for a large celebration for the Feast of St. Benedict. For the past four summers, close to 1,000 friends of the Abbey have come to the monks’ hilltop home to celebrate with them. This year, the theme for the event was “make a pilgrimage to Mount Angel Abbey.”
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Three monks celebrate ordination Jubilees

May 27, 2018
In the photo at left, Fr. Pius X Harding, O.S.B., 25 years, Abbot Peter Eberle, O.S.B., 50 years, and Fr. Aelred Yockey, O.S.B., 25 years, celebrated the anniversary of their ordinations during the Mass of Trinity Sunday, with Abbot Peter as the main celebrant and Fr. Pius as homilist.
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Commencement at Mount Angel Seminary

May 16, 2018
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Pope Francis meets with Benedictine monks

April 20, 2018
Abbot Jeremy has been in Rome for the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the Benedictine Confederation and the founding of the Primatial Abbey of Sant' Anselmo, home to the Benedictine college where he taught for more than 20 years. Friday, April 19, he and other Benedictines met with Pope Francis, who spoke with them.