Solemn Vows for two monks

On Sunday, August 24, two of our young monks professed their solemn vows for life. The picture shows them singing the Suscipe... after they read their profession formula. On the left is Brother David Wilding and on the right is Brother Victor Schinstock. The Basilica was filled to capacity for the event. Abbot Gregory was celebrant for the Mass and presided at their profession ceremony. In the evening they were honored at a special banquet in the monastic refectory and after the meal were officially received as members of the monastic chapter.

Early Monday morning four of the young monks left for school in various places. Brothers Anselm and Victor left for Washington, DC where both will be students a the Catholic University of America and Brothers Guerric and Macario left for St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana to continue studies at St. Meinrad Seminary school of theology. Later this week Brother Pachomius will leave for Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon where he will complete his last year of theology studies in preparation for ordination to the priesthood.

Today is registration day for the seminarians here at Conception and tomorrow is the first day of classes. The official opening of school Mass was celebrated today by Father Samuel, President-Rector of the seminary.

The photo used in this blog is courtesy of Jarrod Thome, director of communications.