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The Valyermo Chronicle

Take and read for spiritual reflections and insightful articles from our monks and oblates, news from the Abbot and more.

See the Valyermo Chronicle editions below:

No. 269

Summer 2022
No. 268

Fall 2021
No. 267

Spring/Summer 2021
No. 266

Winter 2021
No. 265

Fall 2020
No. 264

Summer 2020
No. 263

Winter 2020
No. 262

Fall 2019
No. 261

Summer 2019
No. 260

Spring 2019
No. 259

Winter 2019
No. 258

Fall 2018
No. 257

Summer 2018
No. 256

Spring 2018
No. 255

Winter 2018
No. 254

Autumn 2017
No. 253

Summer 2017
No. 252

Spring 2017
No. 251

Winter 2017
No. 250

Fall 2016
No. 249

Spring 2016
No. 248

Winter 2015
No. 247

Autumn 2015
No. 246

Summer 2015
No. 244

Spring 2015
No. 243

Autumn 2014
No. 242

Spring 2014
No. 241

Lent 2014
No. 240

Winter 2013
No. 239

Summer/Fall 2013
No. 238

Christmas 2012
No. 237

Michaelmas 2012
No. 236

MidSummer 2012
No. 235

Lady Day 2012
No. 234

Christmas 2011
No. 233

Fall 2011
No. 232

Summer 2011
No. 231

Spring 2011
No. 230

Winter 2010
No. 229

Autumn 2010
No. 228

Spring 2010
No. 227

Lent 2010
No. 226

Fall 2009
No. 220

SUMMER, 2008
No. 219

SPRING, 2008
No. 218

FALL, 2007
No. 212

WINTER, 2006

Abbey Videos

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Blogs

Thoughts and reflections from the monks of Saint Andrew’s Abbey.

October 4, 2024

All Souls 2024

The Church dedicates November to remembering all her faithful children who have departed from this life. The monks will pray...
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August 14, 2024

Father Philip Edwards, O.S.B.

Our dear Father Philip Edwards passed into eternity on August 14, 2024.  Services are as follows:
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July 21, 2024

Father Francis Benedict O.S.B.

Vigil Service & Funeral Mass information, Live Stream for Vigil & Mass, Donations in memory of Father Francis Benedict  
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May 29, 2024

Corpus Christi Procession | Join Us

Join the monks this Sunday, June 2nd, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM. We will meet at the chapel. “Any...
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April 26, 2024

2024 Abbey Sweepstakes is Here!

Win up to $5000!! Enter to Win!
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March 20, 2024

Join the Monks this Sacred Triduum

Enter into the Paschal Mystery of Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection. If you are unable to come to the Abbey,...
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February 14, 2024

Ash Wednesday Mass

Watch the Ash Wednesday Mass Here.  
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December 23, 2023

Saint Andrew’s Abbey Stewards Circle is here!

You Can Support the Abbey Has the Abbey made an impact in your life?  Do you have special memories of...
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July 14, 2023

2023 Annual Opportunity Drawing Live Stream!

Congratulations to the 2023 Raffle Winners! 1st Place – $5,000 – Ms. Mila Smith 2nd Place – $2,500 – Mr....
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March 21, 2023

In Loving Memory of Brother Joseph Iarrobino. O.S.B. – Called home by the Lord on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph

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January 3, 2023

A Celtic Spirituality Journey to Ireland & Scotland

You are invited to be part of the pilgrimage A Celtic Spirituality Journey to Ireland & Scotland in the Footsteps...
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June 23, 2022

Mass of Solemn Profession ~Brother John Baptist~ June 24, 2022

https://saintandrewsabbey.com/br-john-baptist-profession-live-stream/
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December 31, 2021

Merry Christmas Message 2021 from Saint Andrew’s Abbey

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October 29, 2021

Br. John Baptist’s Vocation Story

“Become a monk first.” Those were the words I received from God when I was 21 years old; 21 years...
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October 14, 2021

Introducing our new Abbey inspired scented candles “Sonlight Candles”

We have an exciting new addition to our Monks’ Korner gift store… To read more about our new candles click on...
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September 25, 2021

Announcement From Abbot Damien and the Community

Dear Friends of the Abbey, In accordance with the reopening guidelines of the State of California and the Archdiocese. In...
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September 6, 2021

Homily for Easter Vigil 2017

By Abbot Damien Toilolo, O.S.B. I was at an abbot’s meeting a couple of years ago and the keynote speaker...
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Music

of Saint Andrew’s

Our community has been a home for singers and musicians for generations. Visitors are invited to chant with us for prayer and Mass.

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UPCOMING RETREATS

Join Us for an Abbey Retreat

Oct 21 - Oct 24

“GOD GIVES THE LONELY A HOME TO LIVE IN”: Psalm 68:6

Loneliness is a universal human experience.  Everyone feels it some of the time.  Too many experience it most of the time.  Noreena Hertz remarks that the twenty-first century, is the […]
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Oct 28 - Oct 31

AUTUMN ARTISTS’ RETREAT——–SOLD OUT

This retreat is open to artists at all levels including beginners. Photographers, sculptors, and writers are also welcome to come and experience the colors and beauty of the high desert […]
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UPCOMING RETREATS
UPCOMING RETREATS

Join Us for an Abbey Retreat

Oct 21 - Oct 24

“GOD GIVES THE LONELY A HOME TO LIVE IN”: Psalm 68:6

Loneliness is a universal human experience.  Everyone feels it some of the time.  Too many experience it most of the time.  Noreena Hertz remarks that the twenty-first century, is the […]
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All retreats

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find

knock and the door will open to you.

Matthew 7:7