Recent News
Below you will find news stories from the current year. Please click on the story to read the full story and access any photos or media. To the left, there will soon be links to access an archive of past news items dating back to 2008.
News Archive
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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…. Read More
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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. Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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Fiftieth Annual Thomas Verner Moore Lecture
St. Anselm’s Abbey hosted the 50th annual Thomas Verner Moore Lecture on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The speaker was the Honorable Colbert I…. Read More