Upcoming Retreats
Masks Optional
March 12, 2022
Following the guidelines from the State of Washington and the Archdiocese of Seattle, effective immediately, masks will no longer be required for abbey liturgies and abbey programs taking place in the church. However, Saint Martin’s University will continue to follow guidelines from the Department of Health for Higher Education, and will continue to require masks inside university buildings and the abbey church during university functions (such as student Mass) until further guidance is given.
It has been a long two years, and navigating the ever-changing climate of pandemic society has not been easy, but the monks of Saint Martin’s want to thank you for persevering, praying, and having patience with us along the way. Some may choose to continue wearing masks, and we respect those who do so—may we all continue to be mindful of each other and take precautions to stay healthy, peaceful, and holy as we journey together toward Easter.
Abbatial Election of Abbot Marion
Monday, July 6, 2020
It is with great joy that the monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey announce the election of our ninth abbot, Abbot Marion Qui-Thac Nguyen. Abbot Marion was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle in 2004 before joining Saint Martin’s Abbey, making his first profession of monastic vows on August 15th, 2013. Please join us in giving thanks to the Holy Spirit for guiding our community in the process of finding this most worthy successor to Abbot Neal Roth and let us also give thanks for his many years of service as we begin a new chapter for Saint Martin’s Abbey.
Thank you and God bless,
Br. Nicolaus Wilson O.S.B., Prior, Saint Martin’s Abbey.
