EVENTS
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.
Tuesday, August 4; 6:30 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Organ concert: Devin Atteln
Please join Abbey organist Devin Atteln for an evening of organ music on the Abbey’s Casavant organ. This concert is co-sponsored by the Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the American Guild of Organists as part of its “Power of Pipes” concert series. Please visit www.newago.org for the full schedule and more information. Admission is free.
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.
Tuesday, September 29; Option A: 12-1 p.m. or Option B: 7-8 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Caravaggio’s The Calling of St. Matthew: The Story Behind Pope Francis’ Favorite Painting
Presenter: Fr. James Neilson, O. Praem.
Join us on Caravaggio’s 455th birthday for a special birthday treat and a visual presentation on the meaning and message of this masterpiece of sacred art and Catholic culture and belief. Cost: freewill offering.
Optional registration available by clicking here
Tuesday, October 13; 12-1 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Illuminating the Catechism: The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Presenter: Fr. James Neilson, O. Praem.
A visual presentation (and a cornucopia of fruit-based snacks) celebrating the generosity and blessings of the Holy Spirit through works of art that illustrate the life-giving love sent to guide the Church, dwell within us, and empower us with grace. An evening option for this program also will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 7-8 p.m. Cost: freewill offering.
Optional registration available by clicking here
Thursday, October 15; 7-8 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Illuminating the Catechism: The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Presenter: Fr. James Neilson, O. Praem.
A visual presentation (and a cornucopia of fruit-based snacks) celebrating the generosity and blessings of the Holy Spirit through works of art that illustrate the life-giving love sent to guide the Church, dwell within us, and empower us with grace. A midday option for this program also will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 12-1 p.m. Cost: freewill offering.
Optional registration available by clicking here
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, October 30 (starts at 4 p.m.)-Sunday, November 1 (ends at 2 p.m.) | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Abbeymoot 2026
Presenters: Amanda Seyer and the St. Norbert Abbey staff
Come join us for a weekend celebrating God’s truth, beauty, and goodness through the creative arts. It’s a prayerful celebration of all things creative (art, writing, music, crafts) and how our acts of creation and enjoying others’ creations unite us to Christ. If you love creating, have found God in the pages of a book or the brushstrokes of a painting, this is the retreat for you!
Wondering what an “Abbeymoot” is? Well, friend, a “moot” is a gathering. You might recall a notable moot, an Entmoot, from Lord of the Rings. This weekend is a gathering to celebrate the creative arts: writing, music, literature, art, crafting of all sorts … and how those acts of creation and enjoying others’ creations unite us to our Creator. If that sounds like your cup of tea, this is the weekend for you. The weekend will have virtual presentations from the Rabbit Room’s Housemoot, live presentations, times for prayer, and lots of time for community building. We’ll enjoy each other’s company over good food, grow closer to Christ, and renew our souls.
Pondering if this weekend might be for you? Feel free to call 920-337-4312 and ask any questions you have!
The retreat begins at 4 p.m. on October 30 and concludes at 2 p.m. on November 1.
Single registration cost: $400 (includes Abbeymoot registration for 1 person, 1 single occupancy retreat guest room and private bathroom, meals for 1 person)
Double registration cost: $700 (includes Abbeymoot registration for 2 people, 1 double occupancy retreat guest room and private bathroom, meals for 2 people)
Scholarships are available.
Registration deadline: October 16, 2026
* Please note that while this retreat might also sound appealing to thoughtful teens and kids, Abbeymoot is for adults *
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, 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.
Sunday, November 29; 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Citrus, Candy and Candles: Christingles and the Catholic Imagination
Presenter: Fr. James Neilson, O. Praem.
Bring together family members of all ages, neighbors, and friends to celebrate the first Sunday of Advent and construct a fragrant and bright symbol of Christ’s light and love. We’ll provide all the necessary materials (and coffee, juice and pastries, too). All are welcome to join the festive fun after 10 a.m. Mass!
Optional registration available by clicking here
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.
