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January 1, 2025Volunteers Wanted! Would you like to help maintain the abbey's orchard? The Abbey Pruning Association is looking for new members. As the weather and your schedule permits, we meet on Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:30 from mid-January to mid-March. No experience necessary, we will provide training - along with fresh air, exercise and good company. If you are interested or have questions, please email Br. Paul: [email protected]Read More -
December 31, 2024Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 p.m.Read More
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November 14, 2024On the sunny afternoon of November 11,2024, the Delbarton School Alumni Association sponsored a ceremony in the abbey cemetery to honor the deceased monks who had served in the military. Assisted by monks of the abbey and students and faculty from Delbarton, ten monks were honored. Click here for full articleRead More -
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October 11, 2024On Thursday, October 3, the memorial of St. Therese of Lisieux, Bishop Kevin Sweeney celebrated the Eucharist for the Delbarton School community. Bishop Sweeney comes to Delbarton annually as part of his visits to every Catholic high school in the diocese of Paterson. During his homily, the bishop encouraged the students to remain true to their Catholic faith and stay in communion with the Church. As part of his pastoral visit to the school. the bishop has traditionally granted the boys a day off. At the end of Mass, Bishop Sweeney announced that the day off would be the feast of St. Scholastica, the sister of St. Benedict. There was a puzzled silence until the bishop added, "February 10, 2025." Then the boys responded with thunderous applause. Following Mass, Bishop Sweeney joined students, monks and faculty for coffee and cookies in Vincent House.Read More
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February 29, 2024All are welcome to join us! Please click to see the full schedule.Read More
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February 12, 2024Fr. Gabriel Coless, O.S.B. went home to Lord on Monday morning, February 12. To read his obituary and find the times for his obsequies, please click here.Read More -
February 12, 2024In Chapter 46 of his Rule, St. Benedict instructs his monks on the observance of Lent. To read Chapter 46, click here.Read More -
December 30, 2023Since January 1 falls on a Monday this year, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, is not observed as a holyday of obligation. Mass will be celebrated in the abbey church at 5:00 p.m.Read More
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November 19, 2023On Sunday, November 19, the Oblates of St. Benedict of St. Mary's Abbey renewed their oblation during the Sunday Eucharist. Abbot Jonathan invited the oblates to stand and publicly recite the renewal formula. Oblates are lay men and women who associate themselves to a particular Benedictine monastery. They seek to live their lives according to the spirituality of the Rule of St. Benedict. The oblates then met after Mass for their monthly meeting. If you are interested in learning more about the oblates, please visit the oblates webpage.Read More -
November 15, 2023Prior Edward Seton Fittin, OSB attended the annual Priors' Workshop in St. Leo Abbey, Florida from November 9-12. Priors from across North America come together each year to discuss topics of mutual concern. The prior is the second in command to the abbot in Benedictine monasteries and generally is responsible for the daily operations of the monastery. The guest speaker at the workshop was Abbot Cuthbert Brogan, of Farnborough Abbey in England. Fr. Edward reports that Abbot Cuthbert spoke on a variety of topics "common to all monks,priors, abbots and addressed with wisdom from the RB and monastic spirituality, to a mostly seasoned group of priors!"Read More -
November 11, 2023On Friday, November 10, a group of monks, students and friends gathered in the Abbey Cemetery to honor the monks who had served in the military and who are buried in the cemetery. James Gallombardo, '81 organized the service. Abbot Jonathan welcomed the guests, said a brief prayer and then blessed the American flags to be placed on the graves. Mr. Gallombardo then read out the names of each monk, listing the years and the nature of his service. After each name was read, a group of Delbarton trumpeters, led by music teacher, Andrew Lyman, played a four-part rendition of "Taps". As the music was being played, a student walked to the grave and placed the flag near the headstone of the deceased monk. This brief service concluded with the abbot's blessing.Read More -
November 9, 2023For over eight decades, the monks of St. Mary's Abbey have cultivated their orchard on a hillside, south of the monastery. The variety of apple and pear trees provide fruit that is a welcome addition to the monks' table. For years, the monks have enjoyed sweet cider made from the apples. After last year's success, Brother Paul Diveny and his fellow monks are pleased to bring you this second annual batch of Abbey Orchard Hard Cider. All proceeds from this crisp, semi-sweet, and full-flavored hard cider will support the mission and ministry of St. Mary's Abbey.Read More -
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