Blessing the Years to Come (Classic Reprint)

Paschal Baumstein, Debra G. Estes

ISBN 10: 133289819X / ISBN 13: 9781332898190

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a beautiful tribute to the 120-year journey of Saint Mary's College, later Belmont Abbey College. Founded to bring Catholic higher education to the Carolinas in a time of great upheaval, the school began with the encouragement and support of a local land owner, Jeremiah O'connell. This volume chronicles the Abbey's humble beginnings, its growth into a preparatory school, collegiate academy, theology seminary, and then a college, and of course its eventual transformation into a co-educational, four-year, nationally accredited institution. Readers will journey through the physical expansion of Belmont Abbey College, and the expansion of its curriculum, student body, and faculty. Filled with photos and memorabilia from the college's archives, the volume also provides a unique glimpse into student life on the school's stunning 1,800-acre campus, demonstrating how religious life, rigorous academics, and a well-rounded campus life intertwine to shape the development of the whole person. This book is a testament to the evolution of a remarkable institution that continues to shape the lives of students into the present day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Blessing the Years to Come (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133289819X
• ISBN 13: 9781332898190
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Blessing the Years to Come and Belmont Abbey’s story, told through photographs and captions. This richly illustrated volume invites you to explore the long arc of Belmont Abbey College, from its Benedictine roots to its modern campus life. The pages reveal people, places, and moments that shaped a unique academic and spiritual community.

The book weaves together archival treasures with vivid imagery to show how a small monastery and college grew into a living, breathing campus. It frames a century of change—buildings, leadership, student life, and the rhythm of daily prayer—without losing the human sense of place. Perfect for those who love local history, religious heritage, and educational storytelling.

• Photographs and period captions that illuminate the college’s evolution.


• Insights into monastic life, campus architecture, and key figures.


• A visual timeline that connects the Abbey’s past to its present.


• A concise narrative suitable for classrooms, libraries, and gift shops.

Ideal for readers of campus history, Benedictine heritage, and community memoirs seeking a tangible connection to Belmont Abbey College.