On Tuesday, July 11th, the Feast of St. Benedict, the monastic community of Belmont Abbey in Belmont, North Carolina, celebrated the profession of solemn vows by Brother Leo Young, O.S.B. The celebration occurred during the regularly scheduled 11 AM daily Mass at The Basilica of Mary Help of Christians. The Mass was open to the public and the 海角社在线 community. The occasion was one of joy, with standing room only in the Basilica. Abbot Placid Solari concelebrated the Mass alongside 12 priests and several seminarians, who joined the community for this wonderful event. Having entered the community in March of 2018 as a postulant, Brother Leo now joins the monks at Belmont Abbey as a full member of the Benedictine community. Congratulations, Brother Leo!
Solemn Profession of Brother Leo
2022 Abbey Graduate Honored by AVCA
Congratulations to Conrad Hill, a 2022 graduate from the Abbey, on being named a member of the 2023 class of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Thirty Under 30 Beach Award honorees. A member of the men’s volleyball team while at Belmont Abbey, Conrad currently serves as Catawba College’s Head Beach Volleyball Coach. He led the Catawba beach volleyball program to 13 wins during the 2023 season, the most in program history. The Thirty Under 30 Beach honors up-and-coming coaches at all levels of beach volleyball and recognizes these rising stars as hard-working, passionate, and dedicated to helping grow the sport of beach volleyball.
Student Story: Something Special About the Abbey
鈥淏elmont Abbey is great for many reasons, but I think our greatest attribute is our remarkable and God-given community and friendships.鈥 Annie Outman shares her experience as a Seton Home Study School graduate and finding 海角社在线 in her college search.
Abbey Alum Named Director of Men鈥檚 Basketball Operations at Elon University
Sean Halloran graduated from 海角社在线 in 2022 with a B.A. in Sport Management prior to pursing his Master’s degree at Elon University where he has now been named the Director of Men’s Basketball Operations.
Congratulations, Sean!
海角社在线 Hosts Colloquium on Catholic Statesmanship
海角社在线 Hosts Colloquium on Catholic Statesmanship
Belmont, N.C. (June 27, 2023) 鈥 海角社在线 announces the Colloquium on Catholic Statesmanship, at the Belmont House in Washington, D.C. this July. This four-day high school summer program examines the role of Catholic statesmanship in the American public square. Through daily seminars, rising junior and senior students engage with the writings and speeches of the most important Catholic intellectuals and politicians who grappled with the nuances of being both Catholic and American.
The Colloquium on Catholic Statesmanship at the Belmont House serves as an extension of Belmont Abbey鈥檚 work to return voices of faith to the public square. As a venue to bring together people of diverse beliefs, people in government, policy experts, students, and Catholic ecclesiastical leaders from around the world, the Belmont House opens its doors in service of Church and Country and seeks to spread the mission of Catholic morals and values on Capitol Hill.
Students will interact with professors and guest lecturers in a Socratic style, engaging in friendly, but spirited discussion on assigned texts. The seminar style lectures feature some of the most prominent and vocal voices of Catholic intellectuals today, including Robert A. Destro, Professor of Law at The Catholic University of America鈥檚 Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. and Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. As Assistant Secretary, he led the State Department鈥檚 worldwide policy and foreign assistance programs on human rights and democracy issues such as free and fair elections, Internet freedom, and the growth of the surveillance state. Another guest speaker is Nina Shea, a human rights lawyer of 40 years and Senior Fellow of the Hudson Institute, where she directs the Center for Religious Freedom. She works extensively for the advancement of religious freedom in U.S. foreign policy, as it confronts Islamic extremism, and authoritarian regimes around the world.
Seminar topics include Catholicism and Religious Liberty, Papal Reflections on the United States, The Declaration of Independence, and more, with tours of various D.C. sites, including the Heritage Foundation and the Capitol Grounds. Dr. Thomas Varacalli, Director of the Colloquium on Catholic Statesmanship and Honors College Professor at 海角社在线, shares, 鈥淥ur country needs young men and women to participate in the American public square as faithful Catholics. The Catholic Church has a rich intellectual tradition that can address many political, social, economic, and cultural issues. Our program introduces high school students to this tradition and ensures they develop the tools and resources necessary to engage in the public square as faithful Catholics.鈥
Brought to you by Belmont Abbey鈥檚 Honors College and generously supported by the Jack Miller Center, the Colloquium on Catholic Statesmanship explores the intersection of Catholicism and American politics. Learn more about the Colloquium on Catholic Statesmanship.听
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About 海角社在线: Founded in 1876, 海角社在线 is a private, Catholic baccalaureate and liberal arts institution. Our mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences so that in all things God may be glorified. Guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Benedictine spirit of prayer and learning, we welcome a diverse body of students and provide them with an education that will enable them to lead lives of integrity, to succeed professionally, to become responsible citizens, and to be a blessing to themselves and to others. Our beautiful and historic campus is conveniently located just 10 miles west of Charlotte, N.C., and is currently home to more than 1500 students.听For more information, visit /.
