Special to The Message
Benedictine Brother Gregory Morris professed solemn vows as a Benedictine monk of St. Meinrad Archabbey in a ceremony on Jan. 25 in the Archabbey Church at St. Meinrad, Indiana.
Brother Gregory, 37, is a native of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, 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 St. 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 St. Meinrad, he becomes a full and permanent member of the Benedictine community.