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.

2025 lumen vitae medal recipients

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.

overland park

Overland Park Convention Center

6000 College Blvd.

Overland Park, KS 66211

atchison

Atchison Event Center

710 S. 9th St.

Atchison, KS 66002

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

To register contact Garrick Lambert at development@kansasmonks.org or (913) 367-7853

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

table sponsorship

$5,000 – Monte Cassino

$3,750 - Subiaco

$2,500 - Nursia

personal tickets

$600 - Porter’s Circle (two seats)

$200 - Sponsor a Monk

$200 - Individual Registration

Registration

To register contact Garrick Lambert at development@kansasmonks.org or (913) 367-7853

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

FAQ

Denver

The evening begins with the Parish Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM at Most Precious Blood Parish. The event will begin immediately following Mass in the Parish Hall.
The event will take place at Most Precious Blood Parish, located at: 2200 South Harrison Street, Denver, CO.
Yes! Br. Maximilian Mary and Br. Karel Soukup from St. Benedict’s Abbey will be in attendance.

St. Louis

Please plan to arrive at 5:30 PM for a social hour before the livestreamed program begins.
The event will take place at the Cardinal Rigali Center at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, located at: 20 Archbishop May Drive, Shrewsbury, MO 63119.
Yes! Br. Jean-Marie Hogan from the Abbey will be present to greet and connect with attendees.
No, there will not be a Mass at this location.

Atchison

The social hour begins at 5:30 PM, followed by the event program at 6:30 PM.
The event will be hosted at the Atchison Event Center, located at: 710 South Ninth Street, Atchison, KS 66002.
No, there is no separate Mass for attendees outside of the regular parish and Abbey Mass times.
Yes! Several monks from St. Benedict’s Abbey will be in attendance to welcome guests and share in the evening.