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Congratulations to Coach Robbie Church on an Incredible Career!
Congratulations to Coach Robbie Church on an Incredible Career!
Coach Robbie Church led the Belmont Abbey men’s soccer team from 1985 to 1989, leaving a lasting legacy. The 1989 Men’s Soccer Team posted an impressive 20-4 record, going undefeated in both Conference Carolinas and District 26 regular season play. They reached as high as #7 in the national polls and claimed the Area VIII Championship, advancing to the 12-team National Tournament Finals. This made them the first school from North Carolina to qualify since the 1966 Abbey Hall of Fame team.
The accolades that followed were numerous: National Coach of the Year, 3 All-Americans, an Academic All-American, 6 All-South selections, 7 All-Conference & All-District performers, as well as the 2-time District & Conference Player of the Year, and National Tournament MVP-Goalkeeper. These remarkable achievements were key in establishing Belmont Abbey College as an elite soccer program.
The 1989 Men’s Soccer Team was inducted into the Abbey’s Hall of Fame last fall.
Currently serving as the Head Coach of the Duke Women’s Soccer Team, Robbie has now capped off his career by leading the team to the NCAA Championship Final Four. Congratulations, Coach Church, on an extraordinary career!
Living Out the Benedictine Hallmarks in Nursing
In the 8th episode of Conversatio, Dr. Lee-Ann Kenny sits down with senior nursing students Ellie and Sydney, along with Professor Emily Nishiyama, to discuss how the Benedictine hallmarks influence the daily lives of nurses and their practice. Learn how nurses integrate faith into their care, foster compassionate environments, and pass on these timeless values to future generations of healthcare professionals.
Why We’re Catholic with Trent Horn
In the latest episode of Conversatio, Dr. Tom Varacalli sits down with Catholic apologist Trent Horn to discuss his book Why We’re Catholic. They explore the intersection of faith and politics, how Catholics can engage with secularism, and how to navigate tough conversations about the faith. This episode offers valuable insights for both new and lifelong Catholics on living out and sharing the Catholic faith in today’s world.
The Hero’s Quest: The Power of Story for Man as Homo Viator
In this sixth episode of Conversatio, Fr. Jonathan Torres, a 2013 graduate of the Abbey, explores the Hero’s Quest and the power of story for man as homo viator—the “man on a journey.” He shares insights with our honors college students on how the narrative of Christ, as depicted in the Bible, reveals the transformative power of story to shape human identity and purpose—and how we can understand our own lives as a story in the making.
