Father Vincent Zidek, O.S.B.

While I was a student at Saint Vincent College,I had an inkling that God was calling me to the religious life. I was impressed with the Monks who worked in the college as a professor, campus minister, librarian, dormitory moderator, etc. Could God be calling me to do the same? I wondered. Periodically I would join the Monks in the Basilica for Prayer. I liked what I saw. I graduated from Saint Vincent College in May of 1985 and I entered the novitiate in July. I have been very fortunate. Thus far, I can honestly say that I have not really struggled.

The members of our Monastic Community have been my greatest source of strength. They are my friends, my confessors, my co-workers, my mentors, etc. God has blessed my life as a Monk through the men with whom I pray, and work, and live.

Initially, I was assigned to the area of formation, working as Socius of Novices and Vocation Director. Most recently I have been assigned in our pastoral apostolate, working first as Parochial Vicar of Saint Vincent Basilica Parish and now as Pastor of Saint Benedict Church.  I trust in God's guidance in my life. With God's grace I will do what is asked of me, and I will do it to the best of my ability.