BELMONT — On Jan. 14, the monastic community of Belmont Abbey celebrated the profession of solemn vows (also known as final vows) by Brother Bede McKeon.
The celebration occurred during the regular 11 a.m. daily Mass at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians. The Mass was open to the local community of Belmont and the community of Belmont Abbey College.
Brother Bede was accompanied by his mother, father and brother, who participated in the Mass as lectors and gift bearers.
Abbot Placid Solari concelebrated the Mass alongside 13 priests who joined the community to witness the monk’s profession of vows and entrance into the community.
Brother Bede now joins the monks at Belmont Abbey as a full member of the Benedictine order and will take on the duties that come with the vocation to consecrated life. He is pictured above laying prostrate before the altar, part of the rite of profession.
— Photo provided by Juan Malagon Castanon