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Tales from a Piano Bench and a Bicycle Seat

March 29, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Artist-in-Residence George Maurer delivered a presentation about how the Benedictine value of listening has shaped his life and spurred him to action.

The Collegeville Institute Condemns Rise in Antisemitism

February 15, 2022 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

As an organization, the Collegeville Institute strives to build bridges between people of diverse religious traditions and practices. When we see blatant acts of hate against our Jewish siblings, we must speak out and rise up in solidarity.

“No Growth Without Change”

February 11, 2022 By Bernie Evans Leave a Comment

“No growth without change” was a common theme at the February 7 - 8 meeting of the Collegeville Institute Rural Minnesota Fellows Program.

Fall Semester Resident Scholar Program Wraps-up

December 20, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

On Wednesday, December 15, the Resident Scholars held their final gathering of the fall semester at the Butler Center. 

Vocation Coordination Initiative Hosts Annual Gathering

December 14, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

How do congregations understand and live out their callings? At the CLMPI annual meeting, researchers presented preliminary findings.

Three November Writing Workshops Held Online

November 23, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

During November 2021, the Collegeville Institute hosted three regional writing workshops that moved online due to the ongoing pandemic.

New Rural MN Fellows Cohort Convenes to Discuss Church Leadership

November 10, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

In early November, an ecumenical group of 12 pastors convened in Collegeville for the inaugural Rural Minnesota Fellows Program meeting.

Fr. Kilian McDonnell Celebrates a Century of Life

September 16, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Today, September 16, 2021, Collegeville Institute founder Fr. Kilian McDonnell turns 100 years old.

Condolences to Dr. Jacqueline Bussie

September 1, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The Collegeville Institute offers its deepest sympathy to incoming executive director, Dr. Jacqueline Bussie, on the sudden and unexpected death of her husband, Matt Myers.

Reflecting on Calling During the Pandemic

August 30, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Congregational leaders from the Communities of Calling Initiative met for their annual meeting over Zoom on August 9-11, 2021.
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Collegeville Institute receives $3.88 million Lilly Endowment grant to fund four years of the Ecclesial Literature Project: Words for the Church and the World.

October 28, 2025

The beloved founder of the Collegeville Institute, Fr. Kilian McDonnell, OSB, passed away September 8, 2025

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Beloved Fr. Michael passed away July 15, 2025

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