Succisa virescit — cut down, it grows again.

This ancient monastic phrase beautifully captures the story of St. Michael’s Abbey.

In this conversation, Fr. Ambrose sits down with Fr. Justin Ramos to tell the inspiring story of St. Michael’s Abbey: from seven Norbertine priests fleeing Communist persecution in Hungary, to the founding of a new community in California, to the building of one of the most beautiful abbeys in America.

It is a story of sacrifice, Providence, vocations, benefactors, and fidelity across generations.

As the abbey prepares to elect a new abbot on June 19, we invite you to look back with gratitude at all that God has done through this community—and to join us in prayer for the future of St. Michael’s Abbey.

Learn more about the abbatial election, the novena, and the plenary indulgence opportunity here:
https://theabbotscircle.com/abbatial-election