Johnnie Bennie Media Feature
Johnnie Bennie Media, the student-run media organization for Saint John’s University and the College of Saint Benedict, recently produced a short-film on Abbey Organ Builders. Watch the film here.
American Craft Magazine Feature
Read Jennifer Vogel’s article about Saint John’s Abbey Organ Builders entitled, A Higher Plane, in the Spring 2024 issue of American Craft.
A New Student in an Old School
In January, Saint John’s Abbey Organ Builders welcomed its first apprentice, Sam Culver. Learn more about this new educational initiative of the shop.
“Full Stops” 9-Minute Film Released
Watch the 9-minute documentary film Full Stops: Organ Making at Saint John’s Abbey produced and written by David Klassen.
“The Leaven” Writes Article About Opus 1
Read the article about Opus 1 in The Leaven, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
“Full Stops” Documentary Trailer
Watch the trailer of the documentary film Full Stops: Organ Making at Saint John’s Abbey produced and written by David Klassen.
Makers of the USA Podcast
Listen as Kristan Vermeulen, host of Makers in America podcast, discovers the artistry of pipe organ building with Martin Pasi.
Announcing Opus 1!
Saint John’s Abbey Organ Builders is proud to announce that it has signed a contract with St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Leawood, Kansas, for a mechanical action organ of 45 stops over three manuals and pedal, to be completed in 2025.
Abbey Woodshop Blessed, Ready For Work
More than 350 monks, sisters, workers, guests and benefactors gathered this past Tuesday afternoon for the blessing and dedication of the new Saint John’s Abbey Woodshop.
Another Step Closer
Fr. Lew Grobe, O.S.B. gives a tour updating the progress made over the past three months at the new Saint John's Abbey Woodshop.
Tour the Construction Progress
Watch a short tour led by Fr. Lew Grobe, O.S.B. highlighting the progress being made inside the new Abbey Woodshop.
So It Begins: Groundbreaking for New Woodworking and Organ Building Center
July 26th was a momentous day for Saint John’s Abbey Woodworking and Abbey Organ Builders as around 200 monks, donors, friends, and co-workers gathered in Collegeville to break ground for the new woodworking and organ building center
Why Build Pipe Organs in Collegeville?
Benedictines have a long tradition in pipe organ building. Learn why Collegeville may be the ideal place to continue this storied craft.