Almighty ever-living God, we humbly implore your majesty that,
just as your Only Begotten Son was presented on this day in the Temple in
the substance of our flesh, so, by your grace, we may be presented to you with
minds made pure. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns
with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

O God, who raised up the Priest Saint John Bosco as a father
and teacher of the young, grant we pray, that, aflame with the same fire of love,
we may seek out souls and serve you alone. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Conception Seminary Wins the Mundelein Seminary Basketball Tournament

January 28-29, 2012

Conception Seminary College competed in the annual Mundelein Seminary Basketball Tournament, defeating Sacred Heart Seminary in the championship game in order to bring the title back to Missouri. Several college and theological seminaries play in the tournament, which proves to be a enjoyable opportunity for athletic competition and fraternity among the seminarians.  Congratulations, CSC, we are proud of you!

To view more pictures from the tournament click here or visit us on facebook!

O God, who made Saint Thomas Aquinas outstanding in his zeal
for holiness and his study of sacred doctrine, grant us, we pray, that we
may understand what he taught and imitate what he accomplished. Through our Lord Jesus
Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Some seminarians (and monks!) were eager for Lake Placid to freeze over so that they could get their ice skates out of the closet and enjoy the cold.

It was an unseasonably warm and calm day for January.

Almighty ever-living God, who, when Christ had been baptized
in the River Jordan and as the Holy Spirit descended upon him, solemnly
declared him your beloved Son, grant that your children by adoption, reborn of water
and the Holy Spirit, may always be well pleasing to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your
Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

May the splendor of your majesty, O Lord,
we pray, shed its light upon our hearts, that we may
pass through the shadows of this world and reach the brightness
of our eternal home. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives
and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

O God, who through the fruitful virginity of Blessed Mary
bestowed on the human race the grace of eternal salvation,
grant, we pray, that we may experience the intercession of her,
through whom we were found worthy to receive the author of life,
our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. Who lives and reigns with you in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Dear Readers,

The Conception Seminary College has compiled its 23rd issue of LIFERS, a student-run, Pro-Life Group Newsletter. This issue is a regular two-page newsletter, which includes an inspirational article about human sexuality and theology of the body, an article from the president of CSC Lifers about the pro-life themes in the advent season, and more! For best reading, print the issue in color.

Through these simple pages, we hope to inform, inspire, and encourage our readers to pray, petition, and model the pro-life way of life. May God's grace continue to work its way through you all in the cause for justice and peace.

God Bless,

Conception Seminary College Pro-Life Group
Clay Kimbro
J.D. Betzen
Cody Saunders

To download and read the 2011 December issue, click here.

O God, who gave the Priest Saint John an outstanding dedication to perfect self-denial and love of the Cross, grant that, by imitating him closely at all times, we may come to contemplate eternally your glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

May the glorious intercession of the Virgin
and Martyr Saint Lucy give us new heart, we pray, O Lord,
so that we may celebrate her heavenly birthday in this present age
and so behold things eternal. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who
lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

O God, Father of mercies, who placed your people under the singular protection
of your Son's most holy Mother, grant that all who invoke the Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe,
may seek with ever more lively faith the progress of peoples in the ways of justice and of peace. Through our
Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

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To view more photos from today's Mass, click here.

To view more photos from the Conception Seminary College 2011 Art Exhibition, click here.

Today we celebrate our Patronal Feast.
May the Blessed Virgin continue to watch over and protect us.

O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin
prepared a worthy dwelling for your Son, grant, we pray, that, as you
preserved her from every stain by virtue of the Death of your Son, which you foresaw, so,
through her intercession, we, too, may be cleansed and admitted to your presence. Through our Lord
Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

To view more photos from today's Mass, click here.

 

Concetion Abbey-Solemn Salve Regina

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 After Compline on Saturdays,
 the monks go to the Marian Shrine
 to chant the "Solemn Salve Regina"
 during ordinary time.

O God, who made the Bishop Saint Ambrose
a teacher of the Catholic faith and a model of apostolic
courage, raise up in your Church men after your own heart
to govern her with courage and wisdom. Through our Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

We humbly implore your mercy, Lord: protect us in all dangers through the
prayers of the Bishop Saint Nicholas, that the way of salvation may lie open before us. Through our Lord
Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Lord of mercy, be close to those who call upon you.
With Saint Cecilia to help us hear and answer our prayers.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Eternal Father, we honor the holiness and glory of the Virgin Mary.
May her prayers bring us the fullness of your life and love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus
Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Almighty and merciful God, you break the power of evil and make all
things new in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the universe. May all in heaven and
earth acclaim your glory and never cease to praise you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

The Conception Seminary College Fall Theater Production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was a huge hit!
To view photos from CSC's Fall 2011 theater production, click here.

Father, by his life and death Martin of Tours offered you worship and praise.
Renew in our hearts the power of your love, so that neither death nor life
may separate us from you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Thank you to all who have served our country.

God our Father, you will never allow the power of hell to prevail against your Church,
founded by the rock of the apostle Peter. Let the prayers of Pope Leo the Great keep
us faithful to your truth and secure in your peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Today is the 15th Anniversary of Fr. Abbot's Election. We congratulate
Father Abbot on his anniversary and we keep him and his office in our prayers. Ad multos annos

Father, keep in your people the spirit which filled Charles Borromeo.
Let your Church be continually renewed and show the image of Christ to the world by being
conformed to his likeness, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Merciful Father, hear our prayers and console us. As we renew our faith in your Son,
whom you raised from the dead, strengthen our hope that all our departed brothers and sisters
will share in his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

God our Father, source of all holiness, the work of your hands is manifest in your saints,
the beauty of your truth is reflected in their faith. May we who aspire to have part in their joy
be filled with the Spirit that blessed their lives, so that having shared their faith on earth
we may also know their peace in your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

To view more pictures from our All Saint's Day Celebration, click here!

Happy All Hallow's Eve! Thought you might enjoy a Pumpkin carving of the Abbey Basilica.

Father, you revealed yourself to us through the preaching
of your apostles Simon and Jude. By their prayers, give your Church continued growth
and increase the number of those who believe in you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

God, all-powerful Father, you strengthen our faith and take away our weakness.
Let the prayers and example of the Blessed Martyrs of England and Whales help us to share in the passion
and resurrection of Christ and bring us to eternal joy with all your saints. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

O God, who are rich in mercy and who willed that the Blessed John Paul II should preside
as Pope over your universal Church, grant, we pray, that instructed by his teaching, we may
open our hearts to the saving grace of Christ, the sole Redeemer of mankind. Who lives and reigns.

O God, through the diversities of this world you led Blessed Charles from this earthly realm
to the crown reserved for him in heaven. Grant through his intercession that we may so serve your Son
and our brothers and sisters that we may become worthy of eternal life. Grant this through Christ our Lord.

Father, you chose Luke the evangelist to reveal by preaching and writing
the mystery of your love for the poor. Unite in one heart and spirit all who glory in
your name, and let all nations come to see your salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Father, by you Spirit you raised up Saint Teresa of Jesus to show your Church the way to perfection.
May her inspired teaching awaken in us a longing for true holiness. Grant this through Christ our Lord.

Almighty and eternal God, who in the Pope Blessed John, gave to the whole world the shining
example of a good shepherd, grant that, through his intercession, we may with joy spread
abroad the fullness of Christian charity. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Lord, fill our hearts with your love, and as you revealed to us by an angel the coming of your Son as man,
so lead us through his suffering and death to the glory of his resurrection, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Father, you called St. Bruno to serve you in solitude. In answer to his prayers help us to remain faithful to you amid the changes of the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Father, you helped Saint Francis to reflect the image of Christ through a life of poverty and humility.
May we follow your Son by walking in the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, and by
imitating his joyful love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

God our Father, you have promised your kingdom to those who are willing to become like little children.
Help us to follow the way as St. Theresa with confidence so that by her prayers we may
come to know your eternal glory. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

  The seminarians of Conception Seminary College have compiled their 22nd issue
  of "LIFERS," a student-run, Pro-Life Group Newsletter. Through these simple
  pages, we hope to inform, inspire, and encourage our readers to pray, petition,
  and model the Pro-Life way of life. May God's grace continue to work its way. Enjoy!

 To download and read the October 2011 issue of "LIFERS" click here.

Father, you gave Saint Jerome delight in his study of holy Scripture. May your people find
in your word the food of salvation and the fountain of life. We ask this through our Lord Jesus
Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Today we celebrate the co-patrons of our monastery. In our abbey church, the
ceiling vaults are full of angels keeping watchful protection of all who pass through.

The CSC students conducted a pro-life t-shirt contest. Students were encouraged to send in their designs that would be voted on. Sergio Esquivel won this year contest. Congrats! Blessed Mary, mother of all unborn children, PRAY FOR US.

God our Father, you gave Vincent de Paul the courage and holiness of an apostle for the well-being of the poor and the formation of the clergy. Help us to be zealous in continuing his work. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

God of mercy, you chose a tax collector, Saint Matthew, to share the dignity of the apostles. By his examples and prayers help us to follow Christ and to remain faithful in your service. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Oh God, you have created all nations and you are their salvation. In the land of Korea your call to Catholic faith formed a people of adoption, whose growth you nurtured by the blood of Andrew Kim, Paul Chong, and their companions. Through their martyrdom and their intercession grant us strength that we too may remain faithful to your commandments even until death. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

God our Father, in obedience to you, your only Son accepted death on the cross for the salvation of mankind. We acknowledge the mystery of the cross on earth. May we receive the gift of redemption in heaven. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Father, the strength of all who trust in you, you made John Chrysostom renowned for his eloquence and heroic in his sufferings.
May we learn from his teaching and gain courage from his patient endurance. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Father of mercy, give your people help and strength from heaven. The birth of the Virgin Mary's Son was the dawn of our salvation.
May this celebration of her birthday bring us closer to lasting peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

 Conception Abbey-Salve Regina
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 After Compline the monks chant
 the Marian hymn "Salve Regina."
 This is only sung during ordinary time.
 Click here to watch the video or visit us on facebook!

Father, you guide your people with kindness and govern us with love.
By the prayers of Saint Gregory give the spirit of wisdom to those you
have called to lead your Church. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Today we are keeping in prayer our Father Abbot Gregory
who is honoring the memory of his holy patron. Saint Gregory, pray for him.

Don't forget to visit us on facebook!

  The seminarians of Conception Seminary College have compiled their 21st issue
  of "LIFERS," a student-run, Pro-Life Group Newsletter. Through these simple
  pages, we hope to inform, inspire, and encourage our readers to pray, petition,
  and model the Pro-Life way of life. May God's grace continue to work its way. Enjoy!

 To download and read the September 2011 issue of "LIFERS" click here.

God of mercy, comfort those in sorrow, the tears of Saint Monica moved you to convert her son Saint Augustine to the faith of Christ.
By their prayers, help us to turn from our sins and to find your loving forgiveness. Grant this through Christ our Lord.

The Conception Seminary College Library hosted an open
house today, Thursday, August 25th, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
The library staff provided homemade cherry limeades,
homemade cookies, M & M's, and many other snacks while
also hosting a drawing for prizes. The open house allowed
seminarians a chance to become more familiar with the
library staff and the various tools the library has to offer the
student body. A special thank you to the library staff for
hosting this delicious and informative event!

To view more photos from the library open house, click here or visit us on facebook!

Lord, sustain the faith which made St. Bartholomew ever loyal to Christ.
Let your Church be the sign of salvation for all the nations of the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Conception Monks and Seminarians cleaned up after a series of storms bringing severe winds, rain, and hail hit campus on Thursday, August 18th.  The damages included numerous broken trees and branches, broken windows in the dormitories, and minor hail damage and dents.  Perhaps the worst damage incurred was to the local farmers and their crops.  Fortunately there were no injuries.  We are grateful to the seminarians for their help in the large clean up effort on Friday.

All-powerful and ever-living God, you raised the sinless Virgin Mary, mother of your Son,
body and soul to the glory of heaven. May we see heaven as our final goal
and come to share her glory. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

To see pictures from the Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, click here or visit us on facebook!

God our Father, in the transfigured glory of Christ your Son, you strengthen our faith by confirming the witness of your prophets, and show us the splendor of your beloved sons and daughters. As we listen
to the voice of your Son, help us to become heirs to eternal life with him who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Through the intercession of St. John Vianney, may God give to His Church today many more priests after
His own Heart. May all priests serve with fidelity and compassion and be ministers of reconciliation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.St. John Vianney...Pray for us!

We are saddened to hear of the passing of His Excellency, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Nuncio
to the United States. He was scheduled to be our keynote speaker for our fall alumni reunion.
We pray for the nuncio's family and for the repose of his soul. Requiescat in pace.

God of our fathers, you gave Saints Joachim and Ann the privilege of being the parents of Mary, the mother of your incarnate Son. May their prayers help us attain the salvation you have promised to your people.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Almighty Father, by the martyrdom of St. James you blessed the work of the early Church.
May his profession of faith give us courage and his prayers bring us strength.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Father, your Son first entrusted to Mary Magdalene the joyful news of his resurrection.
By her prayers and example may we proclaim Christ as our living Lord and one day see him in glory,
for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All-powerful Father, may we who celebrate the feast of St. Bonaventure always benefit from his wisdom and follow the example of his love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

God our Father, you made St. Benedict an outstanding guide to teach men how to live in your service.
Grant that by preferring your love to everything else, we may walk in the way of your commandments.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

 Lord God, give us the strengh and love of the heart of Your Son that, by becoming one with Him,
we may have eternal salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

To view more pictures of the Sacred Heart banner on our online album,
please click here or visit us on facebook!

On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the President of our seminary Board of Regents, His Excellency, Archbishop Coakley of Oklahoma City received the pallium from The Holy Father.

Lord our God, encourage us through the prayers of Saints Peter and Paul.
May the apostles who strengthened the faith of the infant Church help us on our way of salvation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us the Eucharist as the memorial of your suffering and death. May our worship of this sacrament of your body and blood help us to experience the salvation you won for us and the peace of the kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

To view more pictures on our online photo gallery, please click here or visit us on facebook!

Monday, June 20th

Blessing of the Abbey Guest House

The monks of Conception Abbey gathered for the blessing and ground-breaking of the new Abbey Guest House.  Abbot Gregory presided over the ceremony as the monks, employees, benefactors, and friends prayed for the Lord's blessing upon the new construction, the safety of the workers, and for all who will benefit from the guest house in the future.

For we are God's co-workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it. But each one must be careful how he builds upon it, for no one can lay a foundation other than the one that is there, namely, Jesus Christ.  -1 Corinthians 3

Pictures by Br. Macario and Br. Paul

To view more pictures from the Abbey Guest House Blessing, click here!

Father, you sent your Word to bring us truth and your Spirit to make us holy. Through them we come to know the mystery of your life. Help us to worship you, one God in three Persons, by proclaiming and living our faith in you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Companion Camp 2011 took place Friday, June 17th through Sunday, June 19th. This year Conception Abbey & Seminary College welcomed 43 campers. The weekend was a successful celebration of faith, fellowship, and fun!

To see more pictures from Companion Camp 2011, click here or visit us on facebook!

Almighty and ever-living God, you fulfilled the Easter promise by sending us your Holy Spirit.
May that Spirit unite the races and the nations on earth to proclaim your glory. We ask this
through Christ our Lord.

Conception Seminary College

Graduation 2011

The Commencement and Honors Assembly took place on Saturday, May 14th, at 2:00pm in the Abbey Basilica, filled with friends and family. It was truly a joyous and momentous occasion. Congratulations to our graduates! For more pictures, please click here to view our picture gallery or visit Conception Seminary College on Facebook

Bachelor of Arts Recipients

Joshua Edward Barlett

David Andreas Jude Bauer

Andrew Thomas Bina

Geoffrey Alan Brooke Jr.

Devin T. Burns

Christopher W. M. Ciaffa

Adam Leo Droll

Alexander Joseph Gorges

Justin Michael Hamilton

Ignatius Hoang Hai Dang, DMC

Andrew Michael Horn

Brian Emil Jilka

Ryan William Koster

George Matthew Krastel

Michael Anthony Kuper

John Paul Lewis

Edward Lee Looney

Andrew Joseph Augustine Mattingly

Tuan Duc Nguyen

Matthew Joseph Niggemeyer

Ignacio Olvera Ortiz

Ryan Hernandez Rojo

Thomas Michael Shows

Mitchell Haig Simpson

Joseph Roland Sund

Luke Kevin Thielen

Ignatius Tran Hien Vuong, CMC

Curt Manuel Vogel IV

Bachelor of Philosophical & Theological Studies

Patrick Michael LaPacz

James Mathew Thomason

Pre-Theology Certificate

John Hiep Xuan Nguyen

Language, Culture & Church Program

Alan Roberto Renteria Renteria

Edgar Gerardo Rodriguez Flores

Pedro Fernando Pablo Sebastian

Juan Manuel Salas Alanis

May Day 2011

Conception Seminary College's annual May Day competition took place on Thursday, May 12th.  The blue and white teams competed in a variety of events throughout the afternoon including team relay races, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, water-balloon toss, and concluding with tug of war.  Individual events included horse shoes, fishing, bocce ball, 8-ball, softball throw, tire toss, and 100 yard dash.  Participants and spectators enjoyed the activities and beautiful day, now that final exams are a thing of the past.

To view more pictures from our online picture gallery, click here!

Today is the first day of FINALS WEEK. Pray that the student's hard work over this past semester will culminate in well prepared, well executed final tests. Mary, Seat of Wisdom, Pray for us.

God our Father, every year you give us joy on the festival of the apostles Philip and James. By the help of their prayers may we share in the suffering, death, and resurrection of your only Son and come to the eternal vision of your glory. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Father, you raised up Saint Athanasius to be an outstanding defender of the truth of God's divinity. By his teaching and protection may we grow in your knowledge and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

O God, who are rich in mercy and who willed that the Blessed John Paul II should preside as Pope over your universal Church, grant, we pray, that instructed by his teaching, we may open our hearts to the saving grace of Christ, the sole Redeemer of mankind. Who lives and reigns.

God of mercy, you wash away our sins in water, you give us new birth in the Spirit, and redeem us in the blood of Christ. As we celebrate Christ's resurrection increase our awareness of these blessings, and renew your gift of life within us. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Father of love, source of all blessings, help us to pass from our old life of sin to the new life of grace. Prepare us for the glory of your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

  After a three hour Easter Vigil which started at 4:30 in the morning on Easter Sunday, we finish with this
  postlude. Enjoy. Happy Easter! He is Risen! Alleluia!

  To view a video of our Easter Sunday Postlude, you can click on the photo or just click here.

  Click on the photo to the left or click here to view a video of our Easter Offertory.....enjoy! ALLELUIA!!!!!!!!

  To view a video of our Holy Saturday 2nd Responsory at Morning Prayer, you can click on the photo or click here.

  To view a video of our Holy Saturday 1st Responsory at Morning Prayer, you can click on the photo or click here.

  To view a video of the arrangement sung during the veneration of the cross on Good Friday, you can click on the photo
  or click here.

 Jesus said, "It is finished." And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit.

The 16th Annual Abbey Trails 5K Run/2 Mile Walk & Health Fair took place this last Saturday, April 16th bringing 226 runners and walkers to the Conception Abbey & Seminary College Campus. This year's event drew 136 people for the 2 Mile Walk and 90 people for the 5K run. Participants enjoyed a brunch and the top three finishers in various age groups received prizes.

Jeremy Covey of Maryville, MO was the overall winner in the men’s category for this year, finishing the 5-kilometer course in 18:51, followed in second place by Anthony Davidson of Maryville, MO at 19:22.

The women’s overall winner was Lindsey Derr of Maryville, MO who finished at 22:04, followed by Amy Holtman of Ravenwood, MO at 22:19.

The age-group winners in the men’s 5K were: Trevor Smothers (13 and under); Benjamin Sporleder (14-19) Anthony Davidson (20-29); Jon Doolittle (30-39); John Jasinski (40-49); Tony Jennings (50-59); Rusty Fithen (60-69).

The age-group winners in the women’s 5K were: Isabelle Mitchell (13 and under); Jullian Weeks (14-19); Rebecca Killgore (20-29); Amy Holtman (30-39); Judy Frueh (40-49); Shari Staehling (50-59).

In the two-mile walk participants estimated their completion time before the event and then tried to finish closest to that time.

The age-group winners in the men’s 2-mile walk were: Jacob New (13 and under), no winner in this category (14-19); no winner in this category (20-29); no winner in this category (30-39); Sean Joyce (40-49); Fr. Samuel Russell, OSB (50-59); Lawrence Boettcher (60-69); Dennis Wessling (70 and up).

The age-group winners in the women’s 2-mile walk were: Gracie Wilson (13 and under); no winner in this category (14-19), Keysa Cummins (20-29); Stacey Mattson (30-39); Diane Jensen (40-49); Sue Swinford (50-59); Delsa Brooks (60-69); and Winnie Hummer (70 and over).

The proceeds from Abbey Trails go to promote healthy lifestyles among the monks, seminarians and the surrounding communities. Since we are physical, intellectual, and spiritual beings, we here at Conception Abbey acknowledge exercise as an important factor in maintaining a balanced and healthy life. One of the ways we do that is through our annual Abbey Trails event.

Next year’s Abbey Trails is scheduled for April 21, 2012. For more information on Abbey Trails contact Jenny Huard at (660) 944-2823, or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To see more pictures from the 2011 Abbey Trails Event, click here.

To see a full listing of runners/walkers times/results, click here.

   Father, may we receive your forgiveness and mercy as we celebrate the 
 passion and death of the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy 
 Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

  All-powerful God, by the suffering and death of your Son, strengthen and 
 protect us in our weakness. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your
 Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
 and ever. Amen.

Pictured above are our friends and neighbors Sister Ruth (left) joined by
Prioress General Sister Pat (center) and Sister Nancy Rose, Benedictine
Sisters of Perpetual Adoration from nearby Clyde, MO. All three sisters participated in our 16th Annual Abbey Trails event which took place last
Saturday, April 16th here on the campus of Conception Abbey. The Sisters entered the 2-mile walk portion of the event. Due to heavy rains on Friday,
they had to walk around the campus instead of along hiking trails. But it
was still a great time for a great cause.

To learn more about the sisters you can visit their website www.clydemonastery.org.

The Spring 2011 issue of Tower Topics is currently in the final stages of the printing process, but you can get a jump start on reading the new issue by clicking on the photo below!

‎4th Sunday of Lent - Father of peace, we are joyful in your Word, your Son Jesus Christ, who reconciles us to you. Let us hasten to our Easter with the eagerness of faith and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. We are now half way through Lent, to see more pictures of the Rose Cope worn for Laetare Sunday click on the photo or click here.

His Excellency, Bishop John Brungardt of the Diocese of Dodge City, was the presider at Eucharist on Wednesday, March 30. He is the new bishop of Dodge City and came to Conception to visit his seminarians studying in our college. Welcome Bishop John Brungardt!

To see more pictures from Bishop Brungardt's visit click on the picture or click here.

Conception's Spring 2011 Encounter with God's Call Weekend was held this past weekend, March 26-28.  51 young men from various diocese attended the weekend helping to make it a success.

To view more pictures from the weekend click on the photo below or click here.