Annual Saint Benedict Appeal Donations
Go to Education, Care of Monks
The following is the 2023 Saint Benedict Appeal Letter from Abbot Justin Brown, O.S.B.
Dear Friends,
On July 11, we will join with Benedictine Monks and Nuns throughout the world to celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Benedict, whose life and rule has continued to inspire and guide men and women in the monastic life for more than 1,500 years. We are grateful for the treasure Saint Benedict has bequeathed to us and strive to hand it on to future generations.
In the Rule of Saint Benedict, the Abbot is instructed to be attentive to the needs of the monks, especially the young and the elderly. Once again through this Saint Benedict Day Appeal, I humbly ask your assistance in carrying out Saint Benedict’s instruction. Your financial support will help us to continue educating and preparing our young monks to carry on the ministry and mission of the Abbey, especially the education of future priests and lay leaders in both the civic community and Church. Your gift also enables us to continue caring for the aged and infirmed of our community who have served generously through the years and today model for us fidelity to the monastic way of life.
Vital to carrying on our mission is the education of monks for service in the Seminary College and other Abbey apostolates. Brother Meinrad continues his studies toward a Master of Arts degree in English Literacy, and Brother Ignatius continues working toward a Master of Arts degree in English Literature. This past May, Brother Joseph received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the Seminary College.
Your support of this appeal makes these educational pursuits possible, just as it allows us to provide healthcare for our monks. After all, Saint Benedict ranks care of the sick above all else. Because of your generosity, I’m happy to announce that the renovation of our infirmary is complete. And we are most grateful.
Your intentions will be placed before the image of the Virgin Mary in the Abbey Church. Through her intercession and that of Saint Benedict, may you and your family experience the fullness of God’s peace and blessing.
In the Peace of Christ,
Abbot Justin Brown, O.S.B.
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Mail check to:
Saint Joseph Abbey and Seminary College
75376 River Road
St. Benedict, LA 70457
Attn: Saint Benedict Appeal
If you would like to make a recurring donation, please contact the Department of Institutional Advancement at 985-867-2264.
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The monks of Saint Joseph Abbey and the faculty and staff of Saint Joseph Seminary College thank you for considering a gift to support our mission to build the kingdom of God.
Saint Joseph Abbey and Seminary College is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to Saint Joseph Abbey and Seminary College are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.