Monastery News
Conception Abbey to host two free concerts
The weekend of May 6 will feature concerts of accordion and sacred music at Conception Abbey Conception Abbey’s Basilica of the Immaculate Conception will be the venue for two free concerts the weekend of May 6, 2017. The first concert on Saturday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m. will feature the UMKC Accordion Chamber Ensemble presenting…
What Is Monastic Life For A Catholic Monk?
What does monastic life for Catholic monks look like? Using Chapter 48 of his Rule as a guide, St. Benedict outlines the daily schedule of prayer and work for his monks. The monastic horarium, or schedule, is the heartbeat of the monastic community. It is the structure in which the monastery functions as an institution and punctuates the…
Join the monks of Conception Abbey for Holy Week Celebrations
Schedule for the Sacred Triduum at Conception Abbey All are welcome to join the monks of Conception Abbey and the seminarians of Conception Seminary College for the sacred celebration of the Holy Week liturgies. Enter into these holiest days of the liturgical year in a prayerful and peaceful environment as we commemorate the Paschal Mystery…
Run with the monks of Conception Abbey at Abbey Trails 2017
Abbey Trails 2017 5K Run/2 Mile Walk to be held May 6 Conception, Mo – Run with the monks of Conception Abbey at the 22nd Annual Abbey Trails 5K Run/2-Mile Walk & Health Fair on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. at Conception Abbey and Conception Seminary College, Conception, Mo. Find out more on our…
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…
5 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…
Lenten 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…
Father 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…
Learning About Religious Vocational Discernment
It is very easy to be stressed during the process of religious vocational discernment. High school and college students find it especially tough. Some Catholics can take years figuring out what they feel God’s will is for them. Breaking down what religious vocational discernment is so that it can be seen in a new light…
Abbot 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…