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Strengthening Abbey Athletics

Belmont Abbey College Vice President and Director of Athletics Stephen Miss has announced the transition into new roles for current Associate Athletic Directors Justin Bates and Gabrielle Reppell. Bates, Associate Athletic Director of Internal Operations and Reppell, Associate Athletic Director of External Operations will switch roles in order to continue building upon the growth and success of the athletic department.

For the past seven years, Bates has led the charge on facilities and operations and will now have the opportunity to expand upon his professional development as he pursues his ultimate goal of becoming an athletic director at the collegiate level. After a year and a half of learning and deepening her understanding of outreach and fundraising, Reppell will shift into a role that will more clearly align with her previous experience in athletics.

“The reassignment of Justin Bates’ and Gabrielle Reppell’s duties exemplifies the WIN, WIN, WIN creative solutions we look to identify and implement here at The Abbey,” Miss stated. “Justin is provided an opportunity to expand his skillset and, thereby, become even more of an asset than he already has proven himself to be – a WIN. Gabby will return to overseeing an area in which she possesses expertise and dexterity gained at previous stops along her career path and for which she exhibits tremendous passion – a WIN. Our Culture will be reinvigorated and our Department will be more efficient and productive – (BIG) WIN! I am excited to continue to work alongside Justin and Gabby as they both continue to grow professionally and to mature into becoming two of the finest Athletics Administrators in the country.”

In their new respective roles, Bates will oversee marketing, promotions, sponsorship, and donor cultivation. Reppell will now turn her attention to creating an extraordinary experience for the student-athletes, coaches, fans and guests while overseeing the maintenance and development of facilities.

Bates and Reppel were interviewed by Collegiate Sports Connect highlighting this transition.

Watch their interview here.

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Spirit of St. Benedict Award Winner

Belmont, N.C. (April 25, 2023) – Cathy Comeau, Belmont Abbey’s Coordinator of Student Life for almost a decade, has been named this year’s Spirit of St. Benedict Award winner. Abbot Solari Placid, O.S.B. and President Thierfelder announced this wonderful honor at the annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on April 24th, 2023.

Belmont Abbey’s most prestigious recognition, the Spirit of St. Benedict Award, embodies the spirit of the Benedictine community. It is presented to someone who makes a substantial contribution to the College, demonstrates hospitality as evidenced by concern for others in the College Community, and gives service without regard for recognition, among other criteria.

“Cathy Comeau is a Belmont Abbey College institution of joy, excellence, and virtue. Countless students have laughed, cried, dreamed, and celebrated successes in her Commons 202 office. Alumni regularly seek her out when they return on campus,” Vice Provost and Dean of Student Life Tom MacAlester said. “Cathy is a very fitting recipient of the Spirit of St. Benedict Award for her dedication to student life, this place, and most importantly, the students entrusted to her diligent and joyful care.”

While Cathy is known and loved by the staff and faculty across Belmont Abbey, her relationship with the students is what she is most passionate about. Belmont Abbey College sophomore Youthan Love shares, “Mrs. Cathy is a person that everyone needs to meet during their time at the Abbey. The Office of Student Life would not function without all her support.” Cathy has, in a unique way, been entrusted with the welfare of Abbey students. She continues to exemplify the Benedictine hallmarks and carries out Belmont Abbey’s mission “so that in all things, God may be glorified.”

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The Globe Echo Discusses the Plan for the Made True Campaign

The Globe Echo, an independent English newspaper based in London, discusses the Made True Campaign and Belmont Abbey College’s plan to secure financial independence as an institution as religious freedoms from the American government continue to come under fire.

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Belmont Abbey College Celebrates 147th Founder’s Day

Belmont, N.C. (April 21, 2023) – Belmont Abbey College celebrates the 147th anniversary of its founding on April 21, 2023. Belmont Abbey’s founders gave their time, efforts and financial resources to Belmont Abbey, faithfully believing that its mission would endure long past their own lifetimes. This mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences so that in all things God may be glorified.

More than a century ago, six faithful visionaries with philanthropic hearts founded Belmont Abbey College. The first gift was in 1876 when Father Jeremiah J. O’Connell, with the permission of Bishop James Gibbon, gave a group of Benedictine monks the roughly 700 acres of land in rural North Carolina to establish the school. Father Herman Wolfe, Abbot Leo Haid, Father Prior Felix Hintemeyer, and St. Katharine Drexel shaped the future of a place they hoped would become a strong community built on faith and fellowship. To date, their impact has been immeasurable— felt by students and parents, the faithful Catholic community, priests and monks, and untold individuals across the world who have met our alumni or received our educational Catholic resources.

Chancellor of the college and the Abbot of the monastery, Abbot Placid said, “Today we have many more students and I can’t help but think that Fr. Herman would be thrilled to know that we are continuing his legacy by continually bringing more and more students to the Abbey.” Belmont Abbey’s founders gifts have made a lasting impact on the lives of many students— providing them with an education that will enable them to lead lives of integrity, to succeed professionally, to become responsible citizens, and to be a blessing to themselves and others.

From the founding in 1876, the College is now home to nearly 1,500 students from 21 countries and 46 states. Belmont Abbey College continues to grow in a number of ways with exciting new developments. Made True, Belmont Abbey’s $100 million capital campaign was recently launched to transform American culture through funding campus and community improvements. In addition, CaroMont Health is in the middle of constructing a second hospital in Belmont, which will be located on Belmont Abbey Monastery land, adjoining the main campus of Belmont Abbey College. Belmont Abbey has also launched a suite of Master’s programs, including Master of Business Administration, Master’s of Leadership, Master’s of Strategic Analysis, Master’s of Science in Nursing, and Master’s of Health Administration.

Travis Feezell, Provost at Belmont Abbey College, shares, “Each year we celebrate Founders Day on April 21st to recognize the founding of Belmont Abbey College and to celebrate the generosity and support of the monastic community.”

In keeping with tradition, there are no classes on April 21st and students have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities. From Theology on Tap with Abbot Placid Solari, to lunch and Abbey’s Got Talent on the Quad, students can fully participate in celebrating the 147th Founder’s Day.

Learn more about Belmont Abbey’s Founder’s Day.

Learn more about Belmont Abbey’s Made True campaign.

Learn more about Belmont Abbey’s Graduate programs.

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