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St. Bernard Abbey celebrates life of The Right Reverend Marcus J. Voss, O.S.B.

St. Bernard Abbey is honoring the lifetime achievements and monastic service of The Right Reverend Marcus J. Voss, ... Read more

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Cookie brothers

Cullman’s St. Bernard Abbey already is known for its monks’ bread. Made on the grounds of the 130 ... Read more

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Tribute to a wartime monk for peace

Thich Nhat Hanh, a humble but deeply powerful Buddhist monk from Vietnam, died on Saturday at 95.  Most ... Read more

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St. Bernard Monks celebrate 50th Jubilees

The monks of St. Bernard Abbey recently joined with clergy, friends and family to celebrate the 50th Anniversary ... Read more

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Abbot Marcus: Cullman native follows family tradition as new abbot of St. Bernard

Cullman native and longtime Benedictine monk Father Marcus Voss is stepping into the top leadership role of St. ... Read more

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Abbot Cletus to retire at St. Bernard

After 24 years as abbot of St. Bernard Abbey, the Right Rev. Cletus D. Meagher, O.S.B., is preparing ... Read more

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St. Bernard monk publishes fantasy novel

Mornings at St. Bernard Abbey are filled with early morning prayers, breakfast and monastic chores.  Read more

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Monk at St. Bernard publishes fantasy novel

Mornings at St. Bernard Abbey are filled with early morning prayers, breakfast and monastic chores. But for one ... Read more

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Monk finds peace, purpose through baking at Alabama monastery

Catholicism is sensual. It’s a religion that engages the senses to bring mankind closer to the Divine. Read more

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Prayer and work: A monk’s secrets for prized bread

Catholicism is sensual. It’s a religion that engages the senses to bring mankind closer to the Divine. Read more