Saint Meinrad Archabbey

A catholic monastery devoted to the teachings of St. Benedict

Monk Profiles

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Here are brief profiles of some members of the Saint Meinrad monastic community.

Br. Andrew Zimmermann, OSB

Monk-Senior

Head shot of Br. Andrew Zimmermann, OSB Current Assignment: Guadalupe Center in Huntingburg, Indiana
Professed Date: March 11, 1956
Education History: 1 or 2 years of college
Prior Work/Life Experience: 23 years in Peru and 9 years in Guatemala
What Attracted Me to Monastic Life: I’ve never known any other life since I can remember.

What is a Monk?

A monk is a man who lives in a community with other monks where all work together to seek God in their  prayer and in their work.

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Beliefs and PracticesMural of St. Benedict

In the Benedictine motto Ora et labora (pray and work), it is "ora," or "pray," that comes first.

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