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Christmas Liturgical Schedule
"Jesus Christ, eternal God and Son of the eternal
Father, desiring to sanctify the world by his most
merciful coming, being conceived by the Holy Spirit,
and nine months having passed since his conception,
was born in Bethlehem of Judea of the Virgin Mary."
- The Christmas Proclamation

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The Christmas Appeal
This Christmas, young Catholics in the Gulf South received a king-sized gift they will enjoy for years to come: Camp Abbey. But, like any gift, this one did not come without sacrifice. Saint Joseph Woodworks, which operated out of the camp buildings, had to move. You can help us meet this challenge.

Story and donation form here.
Saint John Vianney Hall Renovation
The Eleventh Annual Alumni Phonathon, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, 14-15 December, will ask our alumni to support the renovation to Vianney Hall. This is exciting news: At 80 students, we are outgrowing our dorms. Answer the call with the ear of your heart. Help us form the new Sons of Saint Ben's.

Story and architectural slideshow here.
Events

Saint Ben's 86th Annual Bonfire

The Saint Joseph Seminary Ravens met the Notre Dame Hunchbacks in their 86th annual bonfire / football game held at Saint Joseph Seminary.

Christmas at the Abbey Gift Shop

Two gifts in one: When you buy a gift from us, you're donating to abbey ministries, too. This year: de Wit ornaments and MonkSoap stocking stuffers.

Second Annual Monk Run

On Saturday morning, 11 February 2012, the 15th Street Flyers will take to the fields of Saint Joseph Abbey for their 1-mile and 5K Trail Walk / Run.
News

Report: Deo Gratias Covington + Baton Rouge

In spite of competition from LSU vs Alabama, Covington's fundraiser held it's own. In Baton Rouge, Bishop Meunch's testimony left us verklempt.

Dom de Wit painting found at WSU

The alumni of the Wichita State University Newman Center were wondering where the large painting they remembered had gone. Read where they found it.

Institute of Justice Update on Woodworks Crusade

After our victory in the lower court, the state-licensed funeral directors filed an appeal with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. IJ's story here.
Features

MONKSOAP

We are a bit shame-faced to announce a winner for our name-the-soap contest: Br Andrew himself. He assures us it wasn't rigged.

13 Minutes of Memories from the '60s

Alumnus Gary Ault found some old family films with footage from the seminary right after it was built. See the 50-year-old video clips here.

Seminarians Return | feature student: Trey Ange

One of our new seminarians, Trey Ange, from the Diocese of Lake Charles, introduces his new life discerning the priesthood. Video and story here.