The Catholic College of the South
Daniel Garcia Peña, 1980 Abbey graduate, was recently named the new Ambassador of Colombia to the United States. Daniel majored in Political Science during his time at Belmont Abbey College, and since graduating, he has held numerous positions in the Colombian government.
Please join the entire Abbey Community as we congratulate Daniel!
Dear Colleagues, Students, and Friends,
Happy Feast Day of Mary Help of Christians!
And congratulations to Brother Paul on his 50th Jubilee anniversary of monastic profession!
It is an absolutely beautiful day at Belmont Abbey. The first summer session begins next week and we should see an uptick in activities throughout the college. Although it is currently a quiet time on campus, there are some wonderful and significant academic and athletic updates to share with you.
God Bless,
Dear Colleagues, Students, and Friends,
It is now very quiet on campus as we await the start of the summer session in a couple of weeks. There are still a few academic and athletic things to share with you.
God Bless,
Belmont Abbey College Celebrates 146th Commencement Ceremony
Belmont, N.C. (May 11, 2024) – Today, Belmont Abbey College marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its 146th commencement ceremony, with a total of 314 students awarded undergraduate Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees at the annual graduation event on campus. The celebration began with a customary baccalaureate Mass at the Abbey Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, followed by the graduation ceremony on the basilica piazza, presided over by Chancellor Abbot Placid Solari, O.S.B., and President Dr. William Thierfelder.
Twenty graduates earned their nursing degrees (14 pre-licensed and 6 RN-BSN), marking the first-ever nursing graduation at Belmont Abbey College under the guidance of Interim Chair and Program Director Dr. Lee-Ann Kenny. “This is a momentous occasion for our nursing program and Belmont Abbey College as a whole,” said Dr. Kenny. “These graduates have worked tirelessly to achieve their goals, and we are immensely excited to see their hard work positively impact our community.”
In addition to the nursing graduates, five seminarians received their bachelor’s degrees in philosophy, along with one of Belmont Abbey’s monks, Br. Chrysostom Sica. This group of graduates represents the college’s commitment to fostering faith within the Charlotte diocese through an education rooted in truth.
The 2024 Student of the Year was announced during the ceremony, recognizing Ronald Anthony Klein as an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievements and contributions to the college community. Instead of a conventional Commencement speaker, the Student of the Year is featured, emphasizing the college’s commitment to its students.
The commencement ceremony also honored individuals who contributed significantly to their respective fields. Belmont Abbey College bestowed honorary degrees upon Kathleen Burke Barrett, Bishop Barry C. Knestout, and Mary Thierfelder, the spouse of President Bill Thierfelder, recognizing their outstanding accomplishments and dedication to their professions.
Belmont Abbey College continues to uphold its mission of providing a transformative education rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition. The college remains dedicated to nurturing the intellectual, spiritual, and personal development of its students, preparing them to make a positive impact in their chosen professions and communities.
For more information about Belmont Abbey College and its programs, please visit www.belmontabbeycollege.edu.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Rolando Rivas
P: 704-461-6561
E: rolandorivas@bac.edu
Dear Colleagues, Students, and Friends,
Commencement is finally here! The members of the class of 2024 are extraordinary. The well educated, well formed, and well prepared men and women of Belmont Abbey are quite literally the answer to Abbot Leo Haid’s prayer that, through them, God’s blessing would be spread across this beautiful country in the years to come.
God Bless,
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