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Monk professes first monastic vows
Monk professes first vows at Conception Abbey On February 2, 2017, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Fr. Stephen Keusenkothen professed temporary vows as a Benedictine monk of Conception Abbey. Fr. Stephen was presented to Abbot Benedict by, Bro. Jacob Kubajak, OSB and made his formal declaration to be received into vows. Abbot…
Best Retreat Centers For Catholic Christian Spiritual Retreats
“Let all guests be welcomed as Christ.” Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter 53 Are you looking for a retreat center for yourself, family, or group to grow spiritually? Do you desire a place to restore your or your group’s spirit? Do you long for space and silence to grow spiritually? Do you find God in…
Bishop blesses new abbot
Benedict Neenan blessed as the new abbot of Conception Abbey Abbot Benedict Neenan, OSB was blessed as the tenth abbot of Conception Abbey by the Most Rev. Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Surrounded by his brother monks, family, friends, employees, and guests Abbot Benedict…
What is a Benedictine Monk?
Conception Abbey is happy to be your Benedictine monastery located here in northwest Missouri, where we dedicate everything to the glory of God following the instructions of St. Benedict in his Rule. We’ve been asked as to what exactly is a Benedictine monk, and how does one become one. We would like to give you…
A Christmas Message from Abbot Benedict
“The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David s savior has been born for you who is Christ the Lord.’” Luke 2:10-101 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As…
5 Ways to Live Like A Monk in the World
Here are five tenets of Benedictine monasticism that you can cultivate in your life by Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB, Vocation Director, Conception Abbey 1. Cultivate Silence St. Benedict wrote, “Speaking and teaching are the master’s task; the disciple is to be silent and listen” (RB 6:8). Silence is the environment that allows you to listen…
#GivingTuesday A Huge Success
#GivingTuesday event at Conception Abbey continues to grow Conception, Mo. – Well over 100 people gathered to give back to those in need at the annual #GivingTuesday community event hosted at Conception Abbey on Tuesday, November 29. #GivingTuesday is a worldwide movement that celebrates and encourages giving. “Our community kicks off the holiday season unlike…
Tower Choir to perform Dec. 4 at Conception Abbey
Northwest Missouri State University’s Tower Choir will present a concert next month at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at Conception Abbey to celebrate the 125th anniversary of its dedication and the memory of the late Father Timothy Schoen, O.S.B. The concert, which is free and open to the public, is at 3 p.m. Sunday,…
Fr. Benedict Elected Abbot
Fr. Benedict Neenan elected 10th abbot of Conception Abbey Fr. Benedict Neenan, O.S.B. was elected as the new abbot of the Benedictine monks of Conception Abbey, Conception, Mo. on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He becomes the 10th abbot in Conception Abbey’s 143-year history, succeeding Abbot Gregory Polan, O.S.B., who was elected Abbot Primate of the…
Monk professes simple vows at Conception Abbey
Nov. Nicholas becomes Br. Matthew as he professes monastic vows On November 11, 2016, the Feast of St. Martin of Tours, Novice Nicholas Marie made monastic profession of vows and was given the name Brother Matthew. “This is a special day not only for Novice Nicholas, but for the entire monastic community, the extended community…