Br. Lazarus

We mourn the death and celebrate the life of Brother Chrysostom Castel, who died on Sept. 6.

Two of Gethsemani’s junior monks made solemn profession on July 11, the Feast of St. Benedict.

The abbey church will continue to remain open to the public for Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours every day.

17 monks and nuns from 10 houses, including three juniors from Gethsemani, participated in the virtual event.

In April, America magazine published an article about Br. Frederic, his life and his concern for the poor.

Gethsemani’s monks and employees got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 3.

During Advent of 2020, the community remained under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But life in the monastery continued its daily rounds.

Br. Frank Gorzynski died on March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph – patron of happy deaths. Br. Frank was 92 years old and had been in monastic vows for 58 years when the Lord…

Gethsemani’s monks and employees got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 3.

Like many communities across the nation, Gethsemani experienced some rather unusual winter weather last week.