Monk vocations, part 1 - Ministry Videos

Introduction

Are you called to be a monk?

If you're a young, single Roman Catholic man who's thinking about devoting his life to God, perhaps a religious vocation is what you're seeking.

The Benedictine community of monks at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in southern Indiana has a rich heritage of serving the Catholic Church. Founded more than 150 years ago by a Swiss abbey, Saint Meinrad is now the third largest Benedictine monastic community for men in North America. It is home to about 102 monks, brothers and priests who range in age from 26 to 106.

About 80 monks reside at Saint Meinrad, while others are away on parish or chaplain assignments, teaching or attending school, or giving retreats.

If you're curious about whether this lifestyle might be right for you, come and visit us. Roman Catholic men who are single and interested in learning more about living the Benedictine commitment to prayer and work can experience the community life during a scheduled Come & See visit. For information, contact the Office of Monastic Vocations.

During your visit, you will have an opportunity to live in the monastery, learning about day-to-day life and praying alongside the monks. You'll discover firsthand about Saint Meinrad's work and its long tradition of service to the Catholic Church.

The following Come and See dates are scheduled:

August 1-5, 2008
December 27, 2008 - January 1, 2009
August 1-5, 2009
December 27, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Contact us at the Office of Monastery Vocations: vocations at saintmeinrad.edu

http://www.saintmeinrad.edu/v2/monastery/monastery_voc_comesee.aspx

100 Hill Drive
St. Meinrad, IN 47577
(812) 357-6318