Since its founding in the Willamette Valley of Oregon in 1882, the Benedictine monks of Mount Angel Abbey have carried on the ancient monastic practices of work and prayer. Over the years as the Church’s needs, expectations, and ideas about ministry have changed, so has the Hilltop. With an eye on the future, join us in uncovering stories from the dynamic past of the Benedictine monks of Mount Angel Abbey. Welcome to “The History and Tradition of Mount Angel Abbey” with Brother Cyril Drnjevic, Benedictine monk and Mount Angel Abbey historian, and host Pat Ryan, Executive Director of Mater Dei Radio. Learn about Mount Angel Abbey: https://www.mountangelabbey.org/ Learn about Mater Dei Radio: https://materdeiradio.com/