Benedictine and St. Procopius Abbey invite the public to “Lent at the Abbey”

Benedictine University and St. Procopius Abbey invite the public to attend “Lent at the Abbey” from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 at St. Procopius Abbey, 5601 College Rd. in Lisle.

Doors open at 9:00 a.m.

Speakers will include Fr. Becket Franks, O.S.B., of St. Procopius Abbey, and Christine Fletcher, Ph.D., associate professor of Theology at Benedictine University.

The schedule includes lauds, a morning prayer, readings, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass, lunch in the monastic refectory, a reflection, and a closing prayer and blessing. Space is limited and fills quickly.

To reserve a place for the day and to help the Abbey plan for catering, please contact Fr. Becket at (630) 829-9253 or bfranks@procopius.org or visit ben.edu/lent.

There is no fee, but a free-will offering will be taken.