Abbey Spotlight
Name: Cory Martin
Class: Junior
Major: Motorsport Management with a minor in Business
Involved in: Hintemeyer, Ballroom Dancing Club, Lector at Mass
“Being a Catholic Motorsports fanatic, I felt the need to find a place where those two interests of mine can harmonize. Belmont Abbey was and is that place. Because of that ability and the supportive staff and community, I can always feel at home. “
This Past Week At The Abbey
Labor Day Cookout
Labor Day the college was closed…
…but there was a big Labor Day Cookout with sand volleyball, corn hole, and other yard games.
Seniors Sean, Maura, and Laura enjoying the festivities.
NFL Cornhole Tournament
This Thursday was the second annual NFL Cornhole tournament.
64 teams of 2 students competed in 7 games at a time!
Students watched from Poellath dorm balconies.
There was pizza for both the players and spectators alike.
Someone is an All-American!
BAC represent!
The prize for the winners of the cornhole tournament was 2 NFL Jerseys!
Friends enjoying the games.
Overall it was a blast!
How can you say no to Cornhole?
The winners were Senior Sean…
…and his sophomore brother Mark!
Eucharistic Congress
On Friday and Saturday, Belmont Abbey students, staff, faculty, and monks joined the Charlotte Diocese in their annual Eucharistic Congress through downtown Charlotte.
A few of our monks getting ready for the procession!
The procession begins!
What a beautiful testament of our faith!
The Charlotte Diocese’s Bishop Jugis carries the focal point of the procession Jesus in the Eucharist!
Our Hintemeyer Scholar students gather to prepare for leading the youth tracks.
Going through all the details.
Getting excited for the day with a group picture! #RaiseTheRed
When things are slow, play cards with Director of Campus Ministry Patrick Ford! #AbbeyLifeIsGood
Liberal Arts: Lowercase and Uppercase “T” Truths
The Liberal Arts at the Abbey Part III: The Catholic Benedictine Tradition from BelmontAbbeyCollege on Vimeo.
Creative Corner
Here are select excerpts from our annual literary journal, Agora. It is composed of short stories, poetry, photography, and artwork submitted by our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and monastery.
The journal is facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Munro.
