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New Abbot at Saint Leo Abbey |
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The Monastic Community of Saint Leo Abbey joyfully
announces the election of Father Isaac Camacho, O.S.B. as their Sixth Abbot.
“Habemus Abbatem”
Abbot Isaac Camacho, O.S.B.
The
Benedictine Monks of Saint Leo Abbey, Saint Leo, Florida, elected
Father Isaac Camacho, O.S.B. as the Sixth Abbot of their Monastic
Community on Saturday October 27, 2007. The monks then gathered in the
Abbey Church for a liturgical rite welcoming their new father in
Christ. An Abbatial blessing will be held at a later date, but this
ritual acknowledged the fact that, from the time of his acceptance of
election, the new Abbot holds all of the rights and responsibilities of
his office.
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The
election of Abbot Isaac brings to an end an eleven year absence of an
Abbot at Saint Leo. During that period three administrators shared the
leadership of the Abbey and its ministries, most recently the Very Rev.
Robert Velten, O.S.B. of Saint Leo.
Abbot
Isaac has been a Benedictine monk since 1988, having previously served
as monk at Tepeyac Abbey, Mexico. He was ordained to the priesthood at
Saint Leo Abbey, December 22, 2001. Most recently he has served as
parochial vicar at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, North Tampa, Florida. He
was born in Mexico City, Mex., where his family still resides.
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The Community wishes to thank all the friends of
the Abbey for their prayers and good wishes.
“Celebrating 118 years of Religious Ministry, and Good Works to the People of God” (1889-2007)
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The monastic community serves the people of God through Apostolic
labors and Benedictine hospitality. All guests are welcome to join the
monks in the celebration of the daily liturgy of the Mass, prayers of
the divine office, and good works. The community strives to meet the
spiritual needs of groups and parishes throughout Florida by
conducting various charitable ministries and by providing an oasis for
God's people to make retreats, find wholeness, rejuvenation and
recommitment.
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