St. Meinrad Archabbot Kurt Stasiak, OSB, announces resignation

Archabbot Kurt Stasiak, OSB, announced Oct. 14 that he will resign as the spiritual leader and chief administrator of St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana. His resignation becomes effective once the monastic community elects a successor.

Stasiak has served as the tenth abbot and seventh archabbot of the Benedictine community since June 2, 2016. His administration included the closure of Abbey Press, the renovation of St. Anselm Hall, the Archabbey Library, and the Monte Cassino Shrine. He also oversaw the Forward Together for the Life of the Church Campaign, which raised $11.15 million for the Institute for Sacred Music, the Center for Youth and Young Adult Evangelization, and building renovations. Additional projects included the installation of a solar field and a geothermal system.

The St. Meinrad monastic community will elect a new abbot after a period of discernment and discussion. Stasiak previously served as prior starting July 9, 2010.