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'''St. Procopius Abbey''' a ] monastery located in ], ], was founded in 1885. The monastery's is known for it's dedication of services to the Czech and Slovak communities in ] and beyond. '''St. Procopius Abbey''' a ] monastery located in ], ], was founded in 1885. The monastery's is known for it's dedication of services to the Czech and Slovak communities in ] and beyond.


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In 1886, a brick priory was built at 1641 S. Allport Street to house the growing monastic community.<ref name="auto"/> As the Czech and Slovak communities began to disperse, the Benedictines started acquiring farmland in Lisle, about 20 miles west of Chicago.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=pls4e |date=2018-07-16 |title=St. Procopius Abbey |url=https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/IL-01-043-0086 |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=SAH ARCHIPEDIA |language=en}}</ref> In 1886, a brick priory was built at 1641 S. Allport Street to house the growing monastic community.<ref name="auto"/> As the Czech and Slovak communities began to disperse, the Benedictines started acquiring farmland in Lisle, about 20 miles west of Chicago.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=pls4e |date=2018-07-16 |title=St. Procopius Abbey |url=https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/IL-01-043-0086 |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=SAH ARCHIPEDIA |language=en}}</ref>


== Relocation and Expansion == == Relocation and expansion ==
The abbey moved to Lisle in 1914, focusing on education.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} By the 1950s, the schools were thriving, prompting the monks to plan a new abbey campus.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} Construction of the current abbey began in 1968, following delays due to the Vatican II reforms.<ref name=":0" /> The abbey moved to Lisle in 1914, focusing on education.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} By the 1950s, the schools were thriving, prompting the monks to plan a new abbey campus.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} Construction of the current abbey began in 1968, following delays due to the Vatican II reforms.<ref name=":0" />


== Architecture == == Architecture ==
The current St. Procopius Abbey, designed by Chicago architect Edward Dart, exemplifies mid-20th-century religious architecture.<ref name=":0" /> The structure incorporates a church with seating for 700, a sloping floor, and wooden pews. It features 75 monk cells arranged in staggered rows along a hillside, extensive use of natural light, and materials such as Chicago common brick and oak. The design integrates various monastic functions within a cohesive complex.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} The current St. Procopius Abbey, designed by Chicago architect ], exemplifies mid-20th-century religious architecture.<ref name=":0" /> The structure incorporates a church with seating for 700, a sloping floor, and wooden pews. It features 75 monk cells arranged in staggered rows along a hillside, extensive use of natural light, and materials such as Chicago common brick and oak. The design integrates various monastic functions within a cohesive complex.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}

⚫ == Activities and Ministries ==
The monks of St. Procopius Abbey have engaged in various works throughout their history, including:

- Education: Founding and running schools, including what became Benedictine University <ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-25 |title=Benedictine and the St. Procopius Abbey Have Split |url=https://thecandor.wordpress.com/2023/10/25/benedictine-and-st-procopius-abbey-split/ |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=The Candor |language=en}}</ref>

- Parish ministry

- Missionary work

- Scholarship and publishing<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web |title=Abbey Works |url=https://www.procopius.org/abbey-works |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=St. Procopius Abbey |language=en}}</ref>


⚫ == Activities and ministries ==
The abbey also maintains an Oblate program, allowing lay Christians to associate themselves with the Benedictine community and live according to the Rule of St. Benedict.<ref name="auto2"/>
The monks of St. Procopius Abbey have historically participated in activities such as founding and operating schools, including the institution that became Benedictine University.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-25 |title=Benedictine and the St. Procopius Abbey Have Split |url=https://thecandor.wordpress.com/2023/10/25/benedictine-and-st-procopius-abbey-split/ |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=The Candor |language=en}}</ref> They have also been involved in parish ministry, missionary work, and scholarly pursuits, including publishing.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web |title=Abbey Works |url=https://www.procopius.org/abbey-works |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=St. Procopius Abbey |language=en}}</ref> Additionally, the abbey offers an Oblate program, which enables lay Christians to associate with the Benedictine community and follow the Rule of St. Benedict in their daily lives.


== Recent Developments == == Recent developments ==
In June 2023, Benedictine University officially split from St. Procopius Abbey, becoming an independent Catholic university under the authority of the Diocese of Joliet.<ref name="auto1"/> In June 2023, ] officially split from St. Procopius Abbey, becoming an independent Catholic university under the authority of the Diocese of Joliet.<ref name="auto1"/>


St. Procopius Abbey continues to be an active Benedictine community, dedicated to seeking God through a life of prayer, obedience, and personal conversion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Procopius Abbey |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtdf2Md4X6QtUEq-2N5kf8Q |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=YouTube |language=en}}</ref> St. Procopius Abbey continues to be an active Benedictine community, dedicated to seeking God through a life of prayer, obedience, and personal conversion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Procopius Abbey |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtdf2Md4X6QtUEq-2N5kf8Q |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=YouTube |language=en}}</ref>
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Benedictine monastery in Lisle, Illinois

St. Procopius Abbey a Benedictine monastery located in Lisle, Illinois, United States, was founded in 1885. The monastery's is known for it's dedication of services to the Czech and Slovak communities in Chicago, Illinois and beyond.

History

The abbey traces its origins to 1885 when a group of Benedictine monks from St. Vincent Archabbey in Pennsylvania took over the direction of St. Procopius Parish in Chicago. The parish, established in 1875, served the growing Czech community in the Pilsen neighborhood.

In 1886, a brick priory was built at 1641 S. Allport Street to house the growing monastic community. As the Czech and Slovak communities began to disperse, the Benedictines started acquiring farmland in Lisle, about 20 miles west of Chicago.

Relocation and expansion

The abbey moved to Lisle in 1914, focusing on education. By the 1950s, the schools were thriving, prompting the monks to plan a new abbey campus. Construction of the current abbey began in 1968, following delays due to the Vatican II reforms.

Architecture

The current St. Procopius Abbey, designed by Chicago architect Edward Dart, exemplifies mid-20th-century religious architecture. The structure incorporates a church with seating for 700, a sloping floor, and wooden pews. It features 75 monk cells arranged in staggered rows along a hillside, extensive use of natural light, and materials such as Chicago common brick and oak. The design integrates various monastic functions within a cohesive complex.

Activities and ministries

The monks of St. Procopius Abbey have historically participated in activities such as founding and operating schools, including the institution that became Benedictine University. They have also been involved in parish ministry, missionary work, and scholarly pursuits, including publishing. Additionally, the abbey offers an Oblate program, which enables lay Christians to associate with the Benedictine community and follow the Rule of St. Benedict in their daily lives.

Recent developments

In June 2023, Benedictine University officially split from St. Procopius Abbey, becoming an independent Catholic university under the authority of the Diocese of Joliet.

St. Procopius Abbey continues to be an active Benedictine community, dedicated to seeking God through a life of prayer, obedience, and personal conversion.

References

  1. "St. Procopius Abbey - Lisle, Illinois". St. Procopius Abbey. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  2. ^ "Saint Procopius CC". Czech & Slovak American Genealogy Society of Illinois. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  3. ^ pls4e (2018-07-16). "St. Procopius Abbey". SAH ARCHIPEDIA. Retrieved 2025-01-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Benedictine and the St. Procopius Abbey Have Split". The Candor. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  5. "Abbey Works". St. Procopius Abbey. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  6. "St. Procopius Abbey". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
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