Oblate Program at Belmont Abbey, NC

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Passing of Father Matthew McSorley, O.S.B.

Father Matthew McSorley, O.S.B., the senior professed monk of our community, died peacefully at the abbey on Thursday, May 24, our patronal feast of Mary Help of Christians. The son of the late John and Mary McSorley, he was born on April 10, 1921 in Richmond, Virginia, and given the name Thomas. Family circumstances brought… Read More ›

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Our Lady, Help of Christians

The tradition of this advocation goes back to 1571, when  the whole of Christendom was saved by Mary Help of Christians when Catholics throughout Europe prayed the Rosary. The great battle of Lepanto occurred on October 7th 1571. For this reason this date has been chosen as the feast of the Holy Rosary. In 1573… Read More ›

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Mary, Help of Christians

Patron of Belmont Abbey As Mother of God’s children, Mary has responded by helping Christians throughout the ages. She has done this by coming to the aid of individuals, families, towns, kingdoms and nations. In 1214 she gave the Rosary to Saint Dominic as a weapon to combat the Albigesian heresy which was devastating Southern… Read More ›

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