Saint Meinrad
@saintmeinrad.bsky.social
A community of Benedictine monks seeking God and serving the Catholic Church for over 170 years. Our seminary and school of theology educates priests, deacons, and laity for ministry and proclaiming the Gospel. https://linktr.ee/saintmeinrad
The annual Thomas Lecture on Philosophy and Theology will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. Central Time in St. Bede Theater. This year’s lecture is titled “The Bumpy Ride of 20th-Century French Catholicism.”
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/events?item=16727
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/events?item=16727
Thomas Lecture on Philosophy and Theology
This year’s lecture is titled “The Bumpy Ride of 20th-Century French Catholicism.”
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February 4, 2026 at 9:16 PM
The annual Thomas Lecture on Philosophy and Theology will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. Central Time in St. Bede Theater. This year’s lecture is titled “The Bumpy Ride of 20th-Century French Catholicism.”
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/events?item=16727
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/events?item=16727
Our podcast is back! Echoes from the Bell Tower returns for a new season, featuring new stories of wit and wisdom from our Benedictine monastery in southern Indiana.
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/new-season-new-stories/
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/new-season-new-stories/
New Season, New Stories
Fr. Kolbe Wolniakowski, OSB, and Erinn Evans, former director of alumni relations, kick off the sixth season of Echoes from the Bell Tower.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Our podcast is back! Echoes from the Bell Tower returns for a new season, featuring new stories of wit and wisdom from our Benedictine monastery in southern Indiana.
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/new-season-new-stories/
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/new-season-new-stories/
"As oblates, they pledge to practice daily prayer through the Liturgy of the Hours, Lectio Divina with the Scriptures, and reading the Rule of St. Benedict."
https://www.stlouisreview.com/story/lay-religious-answer-vocational-calling-by-living-out-orders-charisms-in-daily-lives/
https://www.stlouisreview.com/story/lay-religious-answer-vocational-calling-by-living-out-orders-charisms-in-daily-lives/
‘A more disciplined way of life’: Lay religious answer special vocational calling by living out orders’ charisms in their daily lives
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February 2, 2026 at 4:20 PM
"As oblates, they pledge to practice daily prayer through the Liturgy of the Hours, Lectio Divina with the Scriptures, and reading the Rule of St. Benedict."
https://www.stlouisreview.com/story/lay-religious-answer-vocational-calling-by-living-out-orders-charisms-in-daily-lives/
https://www.stlouisreview.com/story/lay-religious-answer-vocational-calling-by-living-out-orders-charisms-in-daily-lives/
"Apart from God’s assistance, true humility is not possible – our insecure ego will always get in the way."
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/acknowledging-sin/
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/acknowledging-sin/
Acknowledging Sin
The process of “confessing” opens one up to acknowledging a need for healing and growth even as it nurtures a desire to grow and become more loving.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:29 PM
"Apart from God’s assistance, true humility is not possible – our insecure ego will always get in the way."
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/acknowledging-sin/
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/acknowledging-sin/
Father Germain Swisshelm, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, died Saturday, January 24, 2025. He was 91, in the 68th year of his monastic profession and the 65th year of priesthood.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16705
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16705
Obituary of Father Germain Swisshelm, OSB
Father Germain Swisshelm, OSB died Saturday, January 24, 2025. He was 91.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Father Germain Swisshelm, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, died Saturday, January 24, 2025. He was 91, in the 68th year of his monastic profession and the 65th year of priesthood.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16705
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16705
In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of our confrere, Fr. Germain Swisshelm, OSB, who passed to the Lord on Saturday, January 24.
The funeral details are as follows:
Office of the Dead: January 28, at 7:00 p.m. CST
Funeral Mass: January 29, at 10:00 a.m. CST
The funeral details are as follows:
Office of the Dead: January 28, at 7:00 p.m. CST
Funeral Mass: January 29, at 10:00 a.m. CST
January 27, 2026 at 3:28 PM
In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of our confrere, Fr. Germain Swisshelm, OSB, who passed to the Lord on Saturday, January 24.
The funeral details are as follows:
Office of the Dead: January 28, at 7:00 p.m. CST
Funeral Mass: January 29, at 10:00 a.m. CST
The funeral details are as follows:
Office of the Dead: January 28, at 7:00 p.m. CST
Funeral Mass: January 29, at 10:00 a.m. CST
Novice Douglas Allison professed his temporary vows as a Benedictine monk in a ceremony on January 20, 2026, at Saint Meinrad Archabbey. As is the custom during the profession of vows, he chose a religious name. Novice Douglas is now Brother Evagrius.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16691
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16691
Brother Evagrius Allison professes temporary vows
Novice Douglas Allison professed his temporary vows as a Benedictine monk on January 20, 2026.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Novice Douglas Allison professed his temporary vows as a Benedictine monk in a ceremony on January 20, 2026, at Saint Meinrad Archabbey. As is the custom during the profession of vows, he chose a religious name. Novice Douglas is now Brother Evagrius.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16691
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16691
"Although Meinrad died in 861, it wasn't until the 1850s that this monastery was founded with his name. This episode tells how that small abbey led to the founding of Saint Meinrad."
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/st-meinrad-the-man-the-martyr-the-place/
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/st-meinrad-the-man-the-martyr-the-place/
St. Meinrad: The Man, The Martyr, The Place
This podcast episode takes a look at the story behind our patron saint, Meinrad, a man who lived in what is now called Switzerland during the ninth century. It's a fascinating story of a man seeking G...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:21 PM
"Although Meinrad died in 861, it wasn't until the 1850s that this monastery was founded with his name. This episode tells how that small abbey led to the founding of Saint Meinrad."
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/st-meinrad-the-man-the-martyr-the-place/
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/st-meinrad-the-man-the-martyr-the-place/
Today is the Solemnity of St. Meinrad, the Benedictine monk for whom our abbey is named. May we all strive to mimic his life of holiness and hospitality. St. Meinrad, pray for us!
January 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Today is the Solemnity of St. Meinrad, the Benedictine monk for whom our abbey is named. May we all strive to mimic his life of holiness and hospitality. St. Meinrad, pray for us!
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, will host a workshop on servant leadership presented by Ken Ogorek on March 12-13, 2026. This workshop explores how to lead a team in ways that make everyone’s work joyful and lifegiving.
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/news?story=16681
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/news?story=16681
Saint Meinrad to host Servant Leadership Workshop
Saint Meinrad will host a workshop on servant leadership presented by Ken Ogorek on March 12-13, 2026.
www.saintmeinrad.edu
January 20, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, will host a workshop on servant leadership presented by Ken Ogorek on March 12-13, 2026. This workshop explores how to lead a team in ways that make everyone’s work joyful and lifegiving.
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/news?story=16681
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/news?story=16681
Dr. James Jay Carney will present the Cyprian Davis Lecture at Saint Meinrad. His talk, “The Priest in Public: Case Studies from Catholic Africa,” will be held on Thursday, February 5, at 7 p.m. Central Time in St. Bede Theater.
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/events?item=16679
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/events?item=16679
Cyprian Davis Lecture
Dr. James Jay Carney will be the featured presenter at the Cyprian Davis Lecture on Thursday, February 5.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Dr. James Jay Carney will present the Cyprian Davis Lecture at Saint Meinrad. His talk, “The Priest in Public: Case Studies from Catholic Africa,” will be held on Thursday, February 5, at 7 p.m. Central Time in St. Bede Theater.
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/events?item=16679
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/events?item=16679
Fr. Cyprian, who died in 2015, was our first African American monk and priest. He joined the monastery in 1950. He was a prominent researcher of the history of black Catholics in the United States.
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/how-a-historian-made-history/
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/how-a-historian-made-history/
How A Historian Made History
Our Fr. Cyprian’s journey from Washington, D.C., to a monastery in rural Indiana and his impact on black Catholics.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Fr. Cyprian, who died in 2015, was our first African American monk and priest. He joined the monastery in 1950. He was a prominent researcher of the history of black Catholics in the United States.
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/how-a-historian-made-history/
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/how-a-historian-made-history/
Our new emblem gives us a consistent visual identity that allows us to share our story clearly and confidently. It strengthens recognition, supports communication, and helps Saint Meinrad continue its work into the future.
January 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Our new emblem gives us a consistent visual identity that allows us to share our story clearly and confidently. It strengthens recognition, supports communication, and helps Saint Meinrad continue its work into the future.
"The year proved to be fruitful and abundant in hope for the future of the Church."
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/year-in-pictures-2025/
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/year-in-pictures-2025/
Year In Pictures: 2025
The year proved to be fruitful and abundant in hope for the future of the Church.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:43 PM
"The year proved to be fruitful and abundant in hope for the future of the Church."
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/year-in-pictures-2025/
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/seminary-blog/echoes-from-the-bell-tower/year-in-pictures-2025/
This is not the first time Saint Meinrad has updated its logo. Below you can see how they've changed since the 1960's.
January 12, 2026 at 9:49 PM
This is not the first time Saint Meinrad has updated its logo. Below you can see how they've changed since the 1960's.
The retreat, led by Fr. Kolbe Wolniakowski, OSB, invites participants to journey deeper into the heart of the Gospel through the transforming wisdom of the Beatitudes.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16633
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16633
“Blessed Are You” Lenten retreat series explores the Beatitudes
The retreat, led by Fr. Kolbe Wolniakowski, OSB, invites participants to journey deeper into the heart of the Gospel through the transforming wisdom of the Beatitudes.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
The retreat, led by Fr. Kolbe Wolniakowski, OSB, invites participants to journey deeper into the heart of the Gospel through the transforming wisdom of the Beatitudes.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16633
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16633
Led by Fr. Simon Herrmann, OSB, the retreat will bring together Catholic and other Christian gamers for a weekend that blends prayer, fellowship, Eucharistic devotion, and video gaming.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16634
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16634
St. Carlo Acutis Video Gamers Young Adult Retreat Offered at Saint Meinrad
Led by Fr. Simon Herrmann, OSB, the retreat will bring together Catholic and other Christian gamers for a weekend that blends prayer, fellowship, Eucharistic devotion, and video gaming.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Led by Fr. Simon Herrmann, OSB, the retreat will bring together Catholic and other Christian gamers for a weekend that blends prayer, fellowship, Eucharistic devotion, and video gaming.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16634
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16634
Welcome back to “Around the House!” For our January/February issue, we’re looking at even more of the simple, day-to-day moments of grace that impact our lives as monks, both on and off the Hill.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/around-the-house/january-2026/
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/around-the-house/january-2026/
Around the House
The latest happenings from inside the monastery at Saint Meinrad.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Welcome back to “Around the House!” For our January/February issue, we’re looking at even more of the simple, day-to-day moments of grace that impact our lives as monks, both on and off the Hill.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/around-the-house/january-2026/
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/around-the-house/january-2026/
Saint Meinrad announces the launch of a refreshed logo and brand identity that reflects Saint Meinrad’s Benedictine heritage while supporting its mission in the years ahead.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16620
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16620
January 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Saint Meinrad announces the launch of a refreshed logo and brand identity that reflects Saint Meinrad’s Benedictine heritage while supporting its mission in the years ahead.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16620
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/news?story=16620
January 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Have a joyous Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a prosperous new year! #blessedvirgin #newyear
January 1, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Have a joyous Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a prosperous new year! #blessedvirgin #newyear
The monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey wish you and your family a blessed Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year! #christmas
December 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey wish you and your family a blessed Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year! #christmas
An article in The Tablet by the director of our Institute of Sacred Music, Br. John Glasenapp, OSB, about the origin of the modern Christmas song. #Christmas
https://www.thetablet.co.uk/features/a-sleigh-ride-to-bethlehem/
https://www.thetablet.co.uk/features/a-sleigh-ride-to-bethlehem/
A Sleigh ride to Bethlehem - The Tablet
Despite these hits, the Christmas song as an annual seasonal hit did not take off in earnest until 1942 when another Jewish composer, Irving Berlin, wrote
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December 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
An article in The Tablet by the director of our Institute of Sacred Music, Br. John Glasenapp, OSB, about the origin of the modern Christmas song. #Christmas
https://www.thetablet.co.uk/features/a-sleigh-ride-to-bethlehem/
https://www.thetablet.co.uk/features/a-sleigh-ride-to-bethlehem/
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, may we be fully prepared for the coming of the King of Kings. #advent #Christmas
December 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, may we be fully prepared for the coming of the King of Kings. #advent #Christmas