Abbey Updates

Father Damien-Joseph Rappuhn, O.S.B., Ordained to the Priesthood

June 6, 2026

Fr. Damien-Joseph Rappuhn, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Martin’s since 2017, was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Paul Etienne alongside Fr. Simon Stehr of the Archdiocese of Seattle on Saturday, June 6, at St. James Cathedral.

Fr. Damien-Joseph studied theology at Mount Angel Seminary and graduated in May with master’s degrees in philosophy and divinity. He will take up the role of university chaplain at Saint Martin’s University later this summer.

Br. Pachomius Hamor, O.S.B., Makes Solemn Vows

Abbot Marion, Br. Pachomius, and Br. Damien-Joseph

July 11, 2025

On the Feast of St. Benedict, Br. Pachomius Hamor, O.S.B., made his perpetual profession of vows to Saint Martin’s Abbey.

Br. Pachomius entered Saint Martin’s in March 2020 and made simple vows on July 11, 2021. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, he came to Saint Martin’s after eight years of life as a Franciscan. During the past academic year, Br. Pachomius has been studying at Mount Angel Seminary, on the pathway to and discernment of priestly ordination.

Join us in congratulating Br. Pachomius when you see him!

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On Friday, at our Ma

On Friday, at our Mass for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we will be joining parishes across the nation for the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Join us at our 8:00 a.m. Mass as we offer ourselves completely to the Lord.

The United State Conference of Catholic Bishops will be consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart at their meeting in Orlando later today, with parishes, convents, and monasteries participating on the local scale on Friday. Join us as we also offer to God through the Sacred Heart of Jesus all of our lives, our actions, and our very selves for the glory of God. ... See MoreSee Less

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The monks of Saint M

The monks of Saint Martin's announce with sadness the passing to God of Fr. George Seidel, OSB at the age of 94. A member of our monastic community for at least 73 years, and beloved professor of philosophy for over 60 years, Fr. George passed quietly in the company of his confreres and close relatives around midday on Saturday, June 6.

The vigil for Fr. George will be Friday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m., with the funeral mass and burial to follow the next day, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. ... See MoreSee Less

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