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Bishop Johnston Visits
It is with great joy that we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception each year. It reminds us of what good things God has worked in Mary’s life and in her role as Mother of God. Similarly, it is a particuarly special day for the monks of Conception Abbey, since it is our patronal…
Giving Back
Conception Abbey and Seminary College and the local Tri-C area (Conception, Conception Junction, and Clyde) have teamed up to participate in the Giving Tuesday initiative. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is the designated day to give to families in need during this Holiday Season. Seminarians were encouraged to bring canned goods and purchase clothing for families…
What are you Grateful for?
It is Thanksgiving, the day where in a special way we give thanks to Almighty God for so many blessings! What are the monks thankful for? Look no further. #Thanksgiving #MonksGiveThanks Happy Thanksgiving!
Advent is Coming
The seminarians left for Thanksgiving break and return Sunday evening. This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent, so some preparations had to be made. Each year a large Advent wreath is placed around the St. Joseph statue on the steps leading to St. Joseph Hall. Fr. Xavier enlisted the help of several students to…
Day in the Life of a Seminarian
Ever wonder what a seminarian does each day? Check out this video that goes chronologically through a seminarian’s day, from prayer to studies to recreation. One of the freshmen, Dave Sotelo (Diocese of Wichita), helped me film this video which we put together. This weekend we have more than 100 men visiting for the weekend…
CSC Fall Production
The moment has come. The initial vision, followed by months of planning and hours upon hours of hard work are about to become a reality. The audience—seminarians, their families, faculty members, and monks—enter St. Michael’s Gymnasium, traversing the wooden floor in search of choice seats for the performance. Actors, stagehands and tech crew are in…
Fading Daylight
The afternoon sun is setting a little too quickly for my preference these days. While everyone enjoyed that extra hour of sleep for Daylight Savings Time, it is strange going to Evening Prayer while the sun is already set. Nevertheless, these days of fall have a beauty of their own, even if the leaves are…
All Souls Day Procession
Early this afternoon, the monastic community gathered for their All Souls Day procession to pray for the faithful departed. We chanted Psalms and invoked the intercession of the saints as we walked to the cemetery. There more prayers were offered for the deceased. Many of the monks remained at the cemetery for a while to…
October’s Beautiful Colors
If the wind doesn’t blow all of the leaves off of the trees, then we’ll be able to enjoy the nice colors for a little longer. This year’s fall colors are no disappointment. Campus is looking great as the temperatures drop. This morning it was close to freezing temperature, but forecasts say Sunday and Monday could…