Brother Gregory Morris, OSB, professes solemn vows
Monday, January 27, 2025
Brother Gregory Morris, OSB, professed solemn vows as a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in a ceremony on January 25, 2025, in the Archabbey Church at St. Meinrad, IN.
Brother Gregory, 37, is a native of Ft. Thomas, KY, where his home parish was St. Catherine of Siena. After graduation from Newport Central Catholic High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in history and theology from Bellarmine University. In 2024, Brother Gregory earned a Master of Arts (Catholic Philosophical Studies) degree from Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology.
Before Brother Gregory joined the monastery, he worked for The Kroger Co. for 18 years in a variety of positions. Since 2021, he has served as master of ceremonies II for monastic community liturgies, rites, and ceremonies and as the oblate novice mentor. He also assists the Oblate Office with events and retreats and offers hospitality. During the 2024 “One Bread, One Cup” youth conferences, he served as a hospitality minister for college interns and presented the large group catechetical session on lectio divina for youth and adult participants.
In professing solemn vows of obedience, fidelity to the monastic way of life, and stability in the community at Saint Meinrad, he becomes a full and permanent member of the Benedictine community.