Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has been referred to as the “Monk of Bavaria.” Yes, he was from Bavaria — a southern German state — and a proud Bavarian. Benedict XVI’s love for monasticism and monastics ...

The Oklahoma State Fair is known for unique culinary creations, but this year, an unexpected first-time vendor caught the attention of fair-goers: a food truck run by Benedictine Monks from ...

While for many students at the University of St. Thomas (UST) in St. Paul, Minnesota, a recent warm September Saturday meant a break from classes, college seminarian Sean Czaplewski and 35 other ...

Of all the old-world traditions of brewing, one in particular strikes certain Americans as odd: that of devout, God-fearing monks firing up the brew kettle and making beer. This says more about the ...

People walk into the St. Benedict’s Monastery in Snowmass for the monastery’s last public liturgy on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. The monastery was sold to Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, for $120 million.

LATROBE, Pa. — Hundreds of Benedictine monks are buried at the St. Vincent Cemetery next to the college campus. Until a few years ago, many of their graves sat in disarray. “The cast iron crosses very ...

At Assumption Abbey in Richardton, Benedictine monks continue a daily rhythm of prayer, work and simple living, welcoming visitors for retreats throughout the year.