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March 21, 2020On Saturday, March 21, 2020 (The Transitus of St. Benedict), postulant Timothy McEvoy was received into the novitiate by Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB and the monks of St. Mary’s Abbey.
Near the end of his postulancy, members of the Community voted on whether to receive Tim as a novice. During the rite of reception, he received a copy of The Rule of St. Benedict, and the Benedictine cassock and scapular.
Tim, in consultation with Abbot Richard, assumed the religious name Brother Finnbar! St. Finnbar was an Irish monk of the 6th century most known for founding the city of Cork. He was famous as a teacher, especially of monks, and he is still the patron of the University College Cork.
Timothy was born on August 8, 1991 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Timothy McEvoy and Doreen Binns, also the parents of Meghan, Kristin, Shannon, and Brendan. He graduated Lafayette Township High School and High Point Regional High School, received his Bachelor’s Degree from The Catholic University of America, and his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Notre Dame. From 2013-2017, Timothy taught at Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville, Florida, before joining the faculty at Delbarton School from 2017-2019.
"I want to thank the community of St. Mary's Abbey and Delbarton School for supporting me throughout my discernment,” Br. Finn said. "The monks and families continue to encourage me in seeking Christ above all things. I look forward to praying with you all in the time to come.”
Br. Finn will continue to take classes, engage in work, and live in the novitiate under the care and supervision of Formation Director Fr. Hilary O’Leary, OSB. Although he makes no vows, Br. Finn promises to live according to the Rule of St. Benedict. If he wishes to leave the monastery, he has the freedom to do so at any time. The length of novitiate is one year and one day.
Please join us in congratulating Br. Finnbar and praying for his perseverance!