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Comings and Goings
Archbishop John Wester. the Archbishop of Santa Fe, joined us for the Eucharist and dinner on the feast of St. Norbert on June 6 Our Norbertine Brother Deacon James Owens, O. Praem. gave the annual retreat for the deacons of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and their wives...
AACC Scholarships
Father Gene Gries, O. Praem. celebrated Mass and awarded the Archdiocese of Santa Fe African American Catholic Community scholarships to seven Catholic school students on August 25, 2019. This year was the 10th anniversary of this scholarship program that has helped...
Saint Mary Magdalene: The Apostle to the Apostles
Both the state of New Mexico and the Order of Prémontré have long traditions of bridging spirituality and art. The Abbey of Santa Maria de la Vid has continued this tradition in the Southwest. Just as the Our Lady of the Vine statue reminds visitors, as they enter the...
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When does Lent begin?
This year the Lenten season begins with the marking of Ash Wednesday on March 2, but it occurred on February 17 last year and will be on February 22 next year. How does one determine when is Ash Wednesday? For most people, it is simply a matter of looking on a...
Update on Mass
Abbey Masses are open to the public. Mass at the Norbertine Abbey is open to the public with pandemic precautions in place, including encouragement from Archbishop John Wester to wear a mask. The Archdioceses of Santa Fe, following NM Department of Health guidelines,...
Norbertine Library and Abbey Offices are Open
The Norbertine Library and Abbey offices are open. You are invited to come by and browse the over 20,000 volumes or you can browse online at our library web page. Although not required, your choice to use a mask or other face covering while at the abbey will be...
Liturgical Year
On Sunday, November 28, 2021 not only did Advent start, but so did a new liturgical year. The liturgical year runs from the first Sunday in Advent through the week of the Solemnity of Christ the King. The reading proclaimed at mass on Sundays and weekdays are based on...
The Rabbi’s Gift – An Untold Story
The Rabbi’s Gift - An Untold Story by Francis Dorff, O.Praem. There was a famous monastery which had fallen on very hard times. Formerly its many buildings were filled with young monks and its big church resounded with the singing of the chant. But now it was...