Mepkin Abbey Announces 6 Contemplative Retreats for 2012
In response to many requests, beginning this year Mepkin Abbey will offer six contemplative directed retreats in addition to the private spiritual retreats available throughout the year.
Fr. Nicholas Amato, an Associate member of Mepkin Abbey, will be the presenter for the directed retreats. After serving as a pastor for 20 years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Fr. Amato’s full time ministry now includes directing contemplative retreats, preaching parish missions and offering days of recollection. He spends several weeks a year in residence at Mepkin Abbey.
“Over the years, we have had many, many requests for directed retreats,” said Abbot Stan Gumula. “Now, with Fr. Amato’s help, we will be able to provide this much needed ministry.”
Read More »Creche Festival Opens at SC Trappist Monastery
The Christmas season is getting under way at Mepkin Abbey near Moncks Corner.
The Trappist monks at the abbey open their 9th annual Creche Festival on Monday.
Read More »Crèche Festival Opens at Monastery Near SC Coast
The Christmas season is getting under way at Mepkin Abbey near Moncks Corner.
Read More »Mepkin Abbey Creche Festival Starts Today
A special exhibit of nativity sets from around the world featuring local collectors and artists and new donations to the Abbey Collection.
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Fire Fighters Memorial in the News
Following the tragic deaths of 9 brave Fire Fighters, Mepkin has established a memorial to commemorate those nine men. The memorial lies in the midst of nine trees which encircle the monuments. Each monument contains a plaque with the name of each fire fighter.
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Make plans to attend the 2011 Crèche Festival in Nov. & Dec.
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