Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 p.m. “St. Benedict and Leadership”

Rev. Father Cassian Folsom O.S.B.

Rev. Cassian is Prior of the Monasterio San Benedetto, Norcia, Italy. Rev. Cassian earned a bachelor’s degree in English from St. Meinrad College in 1977 and a Master of Divinity degree in 1984 from St. Meinrad School of Theology. Other degrees include a master’s degree in religious studies from Indiana University in 1981 and advanced degrees in sacred liturgy from Sant’ Anselmo, Rome, in 1989. From 1989-93, Father Cassian served as choirmaster for the monastery. He taught sacramental theology at St. Meinrad School of Theology from 1989-92. In 1993, he began teaching at Pontificio Instituto Liturgico in Rome and served as acting president from 1997-2000. In 1999, Father Cassian became the prior of a monastic community that, in 2000, was moved to Norcia, Italy, birthplace of St. Benedict. He continues as the leader of that vibrant and growing community today.