Fr. Elias Dietz was elected 10th abbot of our monastery today. His mandate is for a six year term. CLICK HERE to view the article in the Archdiocese of Louisville Record
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Abbot Damien resigns
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Brother Thomas received the Trappist Habit
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Brother Gabriel Lumpkin offered to God simple vows on Sunday, February 17th. Please praise God for him and pray for him.
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Saturday, January 12, 2008 — The Folk Choir of the University of Notre Dame presented a concert of sacred music in the abbey church.
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December 21, 2007 — Sr. Helen Prejean, one of the world's leading authorities and outspoken critics of state-sponsored execution, addressed the monks in the chapter room.
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In the Turret News Today, December 14th. - CLICK HERE

The Novices and Postulants at Gethsemani in December, 2007
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Holiday packaging and shipping in high gear - December, 2007
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A news article in the Louisville Courier Journal,  Sept. 5th.
Web opens door to abbey — Would-be monks find an online path leads to Gethsemani
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Friday, August 31, 2007
We welcomed the new archbishop of Louisville, Joseph Kurtz, to the abbey.
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Monday, August 6
Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago, visited the abbey today, toured the grounds, and addressed the community in the chapter room.
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Br Gerlac O'Laughlin celebrated his 50th anniversary of monastic profession on Sunday, July 29, 2007.
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Br. Cassian Vigna, born in 1918, Leechburg PA. Entered the monastery in September, 1950. Passed to the Lord on July 15, 2007. Served generously and quietly as printer, porter, cook. A beloved brother and endearing character whose wry wit and faithful spirit will long be remembered. May he know the delight of being with Jesus for ever!
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On July 10th. Tibetan Oracle visited Gethsemani. 
This is his first visit to the USA
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Brother Raphael entered into his heavenly home on June 9th. He blessed many retreatants as he served them at the desk in the Guesthouse lobby. He would have been 86 on August 14th.
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Brother Roderic went peacefully to the Lord on May 21, 2007.
Brother Roderic was a brother of the Abbey of Gethsemani for 56 years.
Please remember him in your prayers.
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Fr Seamus
Fr. Seamus made solemn vows on May17th.
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Brother Lawrence made first Profession of Vows on April 15th.
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Brother Bartholomew
On March 26th. Brother Bartholomew made solemn vows.
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Novice Fr. Henry
On the feast of the Annunciation, March 25th., Fr. Henry received the habit and is now a Novice of Gethsemani Abbey.
Regional United States Meeting of Abbots and Abbesses on March 14-21, 2007
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