Abbot James serves as the spiritual father and the leader for the monastic community.  Elected in 2013 Abbot James strives to follow St. Benedict's exhortation to "run with the light of life."  Aside from his Abbatial duties, Abbot James also assists Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann distributing the sacrament of confirmation around the Archdiocese. Learn more about Abbot James here.

Fr. Jay comes to the Abbey with 14 years of priestly experience.  He serves as Retreat Master, assisting those that visit the abbey on their spiritual journey, and is the Associate Chaplain at Benedictine College, serving as a spiritual father and providing the students with the sacraments and guidance. Learn more about Fr. Jay here.

Fr. Jeremy serves as prior for the monastic community, handling much of the day-to-day operation of the abbey.  He is also the chaplain for Maur Hill-Mount Academy, the Abbey's high school apostolate. Learn more about Fr. Jeremy here.

Br. Joseph works as the "mail-monk" for Benedictine College and the monastery and is the groundskeeper for the abbey, marshaling the effort of caring for the abbey grounds.

Br. Karel joined the monastery in 2014, he currently assists Br. Leven as the Asst. Vocations Director, assists Br. Joseph as the Asst. Groundskeeper, and uses his outstanding artistic talents to augment the liturgical life of the monastery. Read more about Br. Karel here.

Br. Leven serves the monastic community as subprior and as vocations director.  He is also the founder and head cook of the Benedict's Brittle enterprise, cooking up tasty treats each holiday season.

Br. Luke joined St. Benedict's Abbey in 2012 and professed solemn vows, making his life-long commitment to St. Benedict's Abbey on December 12, 2015.  He comes to the monastery after a long career in the payments industry, working as a Senior Vice President for MasterCard international.  Click here for more about Br. Luke Turner.

Fr. Marion joined the Abbey in 1998.  He has recently completed his doctoral studies at Kansas State University and works as a professor or history at Benedictine College.  He also assists at parishes throughout the Archdiocese, celebrating Masses and offering the sacraments whenever he is called upon. Learn more about Fr. Marion here.

Fr. Matthew is a moral theologian who has traveled internationally to promote natural family planning and speak about theology of the body.  Learn more about Fr. Matthew here.

Fr. Meinrad serves in a variety of capacities in and out of the monastery: he is the oblate director, assisting oblates in their search for Christ; he serves as novice master, forming the newest members of the monastic community; he teaches theology at Benedictine College; and much more.

Br. Placidus graduated from Benedictine College in 2011 with a degree in education.  He currently teaches religion at Maur Hill-Mount Academy. Learn more about Br. Placidus here.

Fr. Simon is the most recently ordained member of St. Benedict's Abbey.  He serves as the junior master, leading the most recently professed monks.  He is also the chaplain at Benedictine College, leading the students on their faith journey. Learn more about Fr. Simon here.

Br. Timothy serves the monastic community as sacristan, charged with the preparation for the abbey's many liturgies.  He is currently furthering his education in preparation to go to seminary.