Glastonbury Abbey Institute
The spiritual enrichment and adult faith education programs are offered by the Glastonbury Abbey Institute as part of its rich Benedictine monastic teaching tradition.
All our programs are offered free, but donations are gratefully received to cover the costs of producing our programs online. If you would like to make a donation, please click here.
If you have any questions, please call 781-749-2155 ext. 300. Please click here for the programs page for more information or to register. Or click here for the 2024-25 programs brochure.
What Do We (I) Really Believe? Virtual
Father Timothy Joyce, OSB
Monday, April 14, at 7:00 PM
Suggested donation: $20 per session
This month's topic is "He is Risen!" A series of monthly conversations moderated by Fr. Timothy about faith, doubt, and belief. These will be open discussions starting with reviewing an article or two given out for reading ahead of time. All are welcome: Catholics, former Catholics, non-Catholics, Nones, or just the curious. Only goodwill and openness to share and listen are needed. Click here to register.
Commonweal Conversations Virtual
Moderator: Maggie Olson - Mondays at 7:00 PM
May 5, "Women's Ordination"
Suggested donation: $20 per session
Commonweal Conversations is a program promoting thoughtful, expansive, intelligent dialogue on issues that matter – whether political, theological, cultural, or artistic. We encourage all participants to offer their opinions respectfully while also generously considering opinions that do not match their own. We learn by listening to others. All conversations will be virtual. Please register for each date separately and you will receive articles to read when you register.
Bible Study: Revealing the Book of Revelation In Person
Dr. Regina Boisclair
Wednesdays, April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10:30 AM
Suggested donation: $60 for the series - please bring a Bible to class.
For many Americans the biblical Book of Revelation is prophecy of a scary future history. Catholic scholars however recognize that all but the concluding chapter promising a new creation is really about the church in the first century. The text is imaginative, filled with daring images that will be decoded to disclose an interesting text of fulfillment and promise. Click here to register.
"Mothers and Fathers of the Early Church" Virtual
Sr. Julia Upton, RSM, PhD
Tuesday, April 29, at 7:00 PM
Suggested donation: $20
Do you remember learning or hearing about the “Fathers of the Church”? Did you ever wonder why no one mentioned or listed “Mothers of the Church”? There are some who made contributions as valuable to the Church as the Fathers. In this webinar you will learn something about both Mothers and Fathers. Click here to register.
All our programs are offered free, but donations are gratefully received to cover the costs of producing our programs online. If you would like to make a donation, please click here.
2023-24 Program Recordings
Here are recordings of some of the 2023-24 programs - for personal viewing only; recording permission granted by each of the presenters; property of Glastonbury Abbey.
Three part series with Fr. Thomas Massaro, SJ, "Social Justice: The Church's Best Kept Secret"
Click here to view Part One.
Click here to view Part Two.
Click here to view Part Three.
Three part series with Fr. Nicholas Morcone, OSB, "The Constantinian Revolution"
Click here to view Part One.
Click here to view Part Two.
Click here to view Part Three.
Three part series with Sr. Maureen Sullivan, OP, "The SYNOD: Reform, Renewal and Courage"
Click here to view Part One, "Women in the Church."
Click here to view Part Two, "The Laity Find Their Voice."
Click here to view Part Three, "The Church...Then and Now."
Three part series with Dr. Julia Upton, RSM, "Liturgy After Vatican II"
Click here to view Part One.
Click here to view Part Two.
Click here to view Part Three.
"Cultivating Hope in Difficult Days" with John Pavlovitz
Click here to view.
All our programs and recordings are offered free, but donations are gratefully received to cover the costs of producing our programs online. If you would like to make a donation, please click here.
