abbot’s table xii
Join Abbot James R. Albers, O.S.B. and the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey at Abbot’s Table XII on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The monks will award the Lumen Vitae Medal to Monsignor Thomas Tank, Co-founder of Camp Tekakwitha at Prairie Star Ranch and Men Under Construction, and Reverend Bernard X. Gorges, Co-founder of Totus Tuus Catholic Youth Program.
The Abbot’s Table is an annual fundraising event supporting the One Mission, One Future Fund for the general operating needs of St. Benedict's Abbey. This event brings together friends, supporters, and the Abbey community to celebrate our mission, honor two exceptional award recipients, and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the lives and ministries of the monks.
Each year, we come together in prayer and fellowship to reflect on the contributions of our Lumen Vitae Medal honorees, celebrate the achievements of the Abbey, and support its ongoing spiritual and charitable works.
Location and Schedule
schedule of events
3:30 P.M. Rosary
4:00 P.M. Mass
5:15 P.M. Cocktail Hour
6:30 P.M. Dinner and Program
gatherings
Our main event will be hosted in Overland Park, Kansas at the Overland Park Convention Center, with satellite celebrations in Atchison, Denver, St. Louis, and via virtual attendance.
atchison
Atchison Event Center
710 S. 9th St.
Atchison, KS 66002
overland park
Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66211
denver
Most Precious Blood Church
2200 S. Harrison St.
Denver, CO 80210
st. louis
Cardinal Rigali Center
20 Archbishop May Drive
Shrewsbury, MO 63119
Registration
Please register using the link below or return the card enclosed with the invitation. Ticket and sponsorship below.
Tickets and Sponsorship
All sponsorship will recieve signage on one table, acknowledgement in the program, and seating for up to ten guests.
Questions about sponsorship? Contact Garrick Lambert at development@kansasmonks.org
event underwriting
$20,000 – Kansas Monks
$15,000 - Founder’s Table
$10,000 - Prior’s Guild
personal tickets
$600 - Porter’s Circle (two seats)
$200 - Sponsor a Monk
$200 - Individual Registration
table sponsporship
$5,000 – Monte Cassino
$3,750 - Subiaco
$2,500 - Nursia
Registration
To attend Abbot’s Table XII, please register using the link below or return the card enclosed with your invitation.
2025 lumen vitae medal recipients
The Lumen Vitae Medal is presented each year to two honorees—individuals, families, or organizations—whose work and service reflect the values of the Abbey and the Church. These honorees are selected by the monastic community and recognized for their cherished contributions to the Church and society, building up God’s kingdom on earth.
monsignor thomas tank
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
Co-founder of Camp Tekakwitha at Prairie Star Ranch and Men Under Construction
reverend bernard x. gorges
Diocese of Wichita
Co-founder of Totus Tuus Catholic Youth Program