By Fr. Bradley Vanden Branden, O. Praem. | Norbertines are often quick to cite St. Augustine’s famous quote from his Confessions: “You have formed us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”
Continue readingThe Norbertine Center for Spirituality and St. Norbert Abbey offer various ways that people can reflect upon God in their lives—through intentional ...
Continue readingThis August, the Norbertine Volunteer Community (NVC) welcomed two members to its 2016-2017 program. These young adults are dedicating 11 months to serving the greater Green Bay community while living together in community.
Continue readingThis August, the Norbertine Volunteer Community (NVC) welcomed two members to its 2016-2017 program. These young adults are dedicating 11 months to serving the greater Green Bay community while living together in community.
Continue readingBy Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem. | I met my newborn grandnephew Jack for the first time last month. To be honest, I had mixed feelings that night.
Continue readingThroughout the past 50 years I have always had the love and support of my family and friends, the support and encouragement of members of the community. As I was reflecting on this anniversary on the recent Norbertine Heritage Tour, the image of two roads came to mind ...
Continue readingOn Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the First Vespers of the Solemnity of St. Augustine, Johnathan F. Turba and Anh Q. Tran will be vested in the ...
Continue readingOn June 12, 2016, newly-ordained Fr. Bradley Vanden Branden, O. Praem., returned to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in De Pere, Wisconsin to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at his home parish.
Continue readingBy Fr. Stephen Rossey, O. Praem. | With its roots in thrift, practicality, and symbolism, the four-piece Norbertine habit has a fascinating history. 1. The tunic is the basic garment of the habit. It originates from the everyday vesture of ...
Continue readingBy Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem. | This is a busy time of the year for U.S. flags. If I gaze upon my parish’s five cemeteries and our abbey cemetery, I am likely to see a number of flags posited around Memorial Day (May 30).
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