monk life
Father Denis Dougherty, O.S.B., enters eternal rest
On Saturday, 28 April 2018, at 7:48 a.m., our beloved confrere, Father Denis Dougherty, O.S.B., succumbed to a fairly sudden convergence of numerous physical circumstances that had brought him to the hospital twice in recent weeks. At age 89, Father Denis was still the very active and much-beloved pastor of Saint Joseph Parish in Springfield, Missouri. In…
Language, Culture, Church program celebrates 20 years
Now in its 20th year, the Language Culture, Church (LCC) program, and director Sr. Maria Armijo, S.F.C.C., have become an institution at Conception. Not only does the program provide a niche opportunity for its students, it also enhances cultural mindfulness on the Conception Seminary College (CSC) campus. CSC’s LCC program began in 1998 with Sr. Maria,…
Conception Abbey offers Holy Week prayer times
The Benedictine Monks of Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri, invite you to join them in celebrating the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord. Please see the Holy Week schedule below: Holy Thursday 11:00 AM Reconciliation Service 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper Eucharistic Adoration until Midnight Good Friday 7:50 AM Morning…
Conception Abbey installs and blesses Stations of the Cross
On Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, after many months of planning, restorations, and finally installation, the historic Stations of the Cross once again adorn the walls of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on the campus of Conception Abbey and Conception Seminary College. The stations were removed from the Basilica during the refurbishing and renewal that…
Lenten Retreats at the Abbey Guest Center
The Conception Abbey Guest Center has planned a series of Lenten retreats to help us enter into the spirit of renewal and faith to which our yearly observance of Lent calls us. Read more about our Lenten retreat offerings below and to make plans to attend a retreat, contact the Abbey Guest Center at (660)…
Summary of the Oblate World Congress held in 2017
Below is the entire summary of the Fourth World Congress of Benedictine Oblates which was held in Rome in November 2017. It was written by Ann Cole and George & Barbara Appleby who attended as representatives from Conception Abbey. As you know, in November 2017, we attended the Fourth World Congress of Benedictine Oblates in…
Fr. Joel Derks, OSB, enters eternal rest
On Wednesday, 27 December 2017, at 2:07 in the afternoon, our beloved confrere, Father Joel Derks, O.S.B., having received the Apostolic Pardon, set aside the cares of this life so as to cross over unburdened to the joys of heaven. Father Joel was a Jubilarian of both priesthood and monastic profession. Having long suffered the lasting effects…
Conception Abbey Christmas Schedule – 2017
The monks of Conception Abbey invite all to participate in our celebration of Christmas at the Abbey. Following is the monastic prayer schedule for Christmas and New Years (the Solemnity of Mary). For more information, contact Conception Abbey at (660) 944-3100 or communications@conception.edu. Sunday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve 6:20 a.m. – Vigils 7:45 a.m.…
Scott Hahn draws large crowd to Conception Abbey
Over 300 people attended Dr. Scott Hahn’s lecture at Conception Abbey and Conception Seminary College Dr. Scott Hahn, bestselling author, founder and president of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology in Steubenville, Oh., teacher, and theologian, spoke Friday, December 1 at Conception Abbey & Conception Seminary College in Conception, Mo. His first talk to…
#GivingTuesday Event at Conception Abbey a Success!
“It’s all about community” Conception, MO – Conception Abbey and Tri-C Partners 4 Progress held their annual #GivingTuesday event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28 on the Conception Abbey campus in Conception, Mo. Just over 100 people attended the #GivingTuesday event helping to: Donate and wrap gifts for eight adopted local…