EVENTS
Thursday, April 23; 7 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey invites you to join us as we pray a Holy Hour for Vocations. Your prayerful support is an important and foundational part to help foster vocations to the Norbertine Order. “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38). Looking ahead, please circle these dates on your calendar for our Holy Hour for Vocations taking place during the remainder of 2026: April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 20, September 24, October 22, November 19 and December 17.
Saturday, May 9; 2-4:30 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
The Beatitudes: Teaching Us What To “Do” To Fulfill God’s Dream For The World
Presenter: Fr. James Neilson, O. Praem.
Eight portfolios of artwork celebrating the eight Beatitudes spoken by Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount will be shared during this mid-afternoon gathering. Images both familiar and new will act as accompanying illustrations of the most memorable preaching of Jesus. Cost: freewill offering.
Thursday, May 14; Option A: 12-1 p.m. or Option B: 7-8 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Mary: The Perfect Reflection Of Her Son
Presenter: Fr. James Neilson, O. Praem.
A specially curated collection of images of Mary revealing the Church’s ever-ancient and ever-new devotion to the Mother of God. Works of sacred art celebrating the various roles and titles of Mary will be prayerfully presented. Cost: freewill offering.
Saturday, May 16; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Centering Prayer Retreat Day
Presenter: Kathie Tilot
Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that is both a relationship with God and a way to deepen that relationship. Join Kathie Tilot for an introduction to Centering Prayer, enjoy the peaceful grounds of St. Norbert Abbey, and spend time with God in the silence. Cost: $45 (includes lunch and presentations).
Registration deadline: May 1
To register, please click here.
Thursday, May 28; 7 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey invites you to join us as we pray a Holy Hour for Vocations. Your prayerful support is an important and foundational part to help foster vocations to the Norbertine Order. “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38). Looking ahead, please circle these dates on your calendar for our Holy Hour for Vocations taking place during the remainder of 2026: May 28, June 25, July 23, August 20, September 24, October 22, November 19 and December 17.
Thursday, June 25; 7 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey invites you to join us as we pray a Holy Hour for Vocations. Your prayerful support is an important and foundational part to help foster vocations to the Norbertine Order. “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38). Looking ahead, please circle these dates on your calendar for our Holy Hour for Vocations taking place during the remainder of 2026: June 25, July 23, August 20, September 24, October 22, November 19 and December 17.
Wednesday, July 22 (starts at 4 p.m.)-Sunday, July 26 (ends at 11 a.m.) | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Summer Directed Retreat
Our Summer Directed Retreat offers a time of prayer, silence, and solitude with the opportunity to meet daily with a spiritual director. Retreatants are welcome to join the Norbertine Community for prayer and experience the tranquil Abbey grounds and nearby Fox River biking and hiking trail. Spiritual directors will be assigned; they include Fr. David McElroy, O. Praem., Bro. Steve Herro, O. Praem., Sr. Laura Zelten, OSF, and Kathie Tilot. Cost: $660 (includes retreat room with private bathroom, daily spiritual direction, meals, Abbey amenities); scholarships are available.
Registration deadline: July 8, 2026
Register by clicking here (registration is required)
Thursday, July 23; 7 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey invites you to join us as we pray a Holy Hour for Vocations. Your prayerful support is an important and foundational part to help foster vocations to the Norbertine Order. “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38). Looking ahead, please circle these dates on your calendar for our Holy Hour for Vocations taking place during the remainder of 2026: July 23, August 20, September 24, October 22, November 19 and December 17.
Thursday, August 20; 7 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey invites you to join us as we pray a Holy Hour for Vocations. Your prayerful support is an important and foundational part to help foster vocations to the Norbertine Order. “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38). Looking ahead, please circle these dates on your calendar for our Holy Hour for Vocations taking place during the remainder of 2026: August 20, September 24, October 22, November 19 and December 17.
Thursday, September 24; 7 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey invites you to join us as we pray a Holy Hour for Vocations. Your prayerful support is an important and foundational part to help foster vocations to the Norbertine Order. “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38). Looking ahead, please circle these dates on your calendar for our Holy Hour for Vocations taking place during the remainder of 2026: September 24, October 22, November 19 and December 17.
Thursday, October 22; 7 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey invites you to join us as we pray a Holy Hour for Vocations. Your prayerful support is an important and foundational part to help foster vocations to the Norbertine Order. “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38). Looking ahead, please circle these dates on your calendar for our Holy Hour for Vocations taking place during the remainder of 2026: October 22, November 19 and December 17.
Friday, November 6 (starts at 4 p.m.)-Sunday, November 8 (ends at 11 a.m.) | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
A Weekend Away for Women
Presenter: Kathie Tilot
A Weekend Away for Women offers the opportunity to step back from the daily routine, and to connect with God, yourself, and other women. Enjoy the serenity of the Abbey grounds, brief reflections, and opportunities for prayer. Or simply rest. Cost: $360 (includes retreat room with private bathroom, meals and reflections); scholarships available.
Registration deadline: October 23, 2026
Register by clicking here (registration is required)
Thursday, November 19; 7 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey invites you to join us as we pray a Holy Hour for Vocations. Your prayerful support is an important and foundational part to help foster vocations to the Norbertine Order. “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38). Looking ahead, please circle these dates on your calendar for our Holy Hour for Vocations taking place during the remainder of 2026: November 19 and December 17.
Thursday, December 17; 7 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey invites you to join us as we pray a Holy Hour for Vocations. Your prayerful support is an important and foundational part to help foster vocations to the Norbertine Order. “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9:38).
Sunday, May 23, 2027; 3 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Canon John O. Bruce Memorial Organ Concert Series
Presenter: Katelyn Emerson
This installment in the Canon John O. Bruce Memorial Organ Concert Series features talented performer Katelyn Emerson. To learn more about Katelyn, please visit www.katelynemerson.com. Cost: free admission.
Virtual Centering Prayer Community
Centering prayer is a way of deepening our relationship with God through silent prayer. If you are interested in joining a virtual centering prayer community, please contact Kathie Tilot at kathie.tilot@norbertines.org or call 920-337-4340.
