Pilgrimage of Hope: Rosary, Mass, and Reflection
On Saturday, August 9 2025 at 10am, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will be hosting a Pilgrimage of…
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RIP: Fr. Michael Hall
It is with a mixture of human sadness and Christian hope that we are writing to inform you of the death of Fr….
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Abbey Phone Work — Completed
The Abbey phones are back to their normal operation. You can once again reach the Abbey by calling 202-269-2300.
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Enrollment of Two Oblate Novices
At our March oblate meeting, Father Ignacio conducted an Enrollment ceremony for our two new Novices, Jennifer Chalmers and Teresa Martinez. We welcome…
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Clothing of Br. Maximilian
On February 29, 2024, John Castonguay was clothed as a novice of our community. He will spend the next year learning to be…
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Oblate Retreat
Our annual retreat, with the theme “Islands of Silence”, was an opportunity for our oblates to gather and to step away from our…
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Br. Cyprian Makes Temporary Vows
Br. Cyprian’s second year of novitiate ended on the feast of the Presentation on February 2, 2024. At that time he became a…
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Christmastide Celebrations, Oblates and Special Guests
Many members of the monastic community worked hard in preparing for the celebration of Christmastide. This included the decoration of the church and…
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In Memoriam: Br. Matthew Nylund
In Memoriam : Br. Matthew Nylund We are saddened to announce that Br. Matthew Nylund has died. He was found in his room…
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Blessing of the Graves
Each year on the first Sunday in November, there is a procession after Mass to our cemetery for the blessing of the graves…
