501 years celebrating

This year, the monks celebrate the 150th anniversary of Conception Abbey. At the persistence of diocesan priest Fr. James Power, the monks of Engelberg Abbey in Switzerland sent Fr. Frowin Conrad, OSB to begin our Benedictine monastic community in 1873. For 150 years, Conception Abbey has been a partner of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, working to provide for the Church’s future in a variety of ways. Our location in northwest Missouri complements the lives of contemplative prayer and reflection led by the monks who live, work, and pray here.

We welcome you to celebrate with us this year in our home of 150 years. From special events to tours and retreats—and most especially in our mission of prayer—we hope you can be a part of our celebrations throughout 2023.

More information available at www.conceptionabbey.org/150years

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Missouri Catholic Conference

A Missouri Catholic Conference public policy priority is to uphold and strengthen marriage and family. There are currently more than 14,000 children in Missouri’s foster care system, according to the Department of Social Services. The latest issue of Messenger details stories about foster children, adoptive parents, and how you can embrace the call to care for some of our most vulnerable.

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