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GC John Kelmy (Fr. John)
2 days, 23 hours ago public
My Dear Templar Brothers and Sisters, Family in Christ,

I’ll be away while fulfilling my monastic duties, with limited access to the outside world. However, I’ll be at the Benedictine Convocation, stepping back to pray, reflect, and celebrate Mass alongside my Benedictine brothers.

This year is profoundly special for me: I’ll be making my Solemn Profession—my final vows as a Benedictine monk. This journey has unfolded over many years, beginning as a postulant, then as a novice, and continuing ...  more
CAA Ben Scheiner
I truly admire your strength of faith, Father John. God bless you and may the Lord be with you always.
GC John Kelmy (Fr. John)
on October 10 2025 at 07:56 PM public
Dear Templar Brothers and Sisters,

I want to remind you about our upcoming OMSDT Bible Study session, scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 9:00 PM EST.

During this session, we will discuss the Book of Proverbs. The Book of Proverbs in the Bible is a collection of wise sayings and teachings focused on practical guidance for living a righteous, prudent, and successful life. Its central theme is that the “fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” encouraging readers to seek moral and sp...  more
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on October 10 2025 at 08:46 AM public
MTA Chaplain Class C1-25 Graduation.

GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
MTA Chaplain Class C1-25 Graduation.
GC John Kelmy (Fr. John)
on October 09 2025 at 09:12 PM public
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GC John Kelmy (Fr. John)
on October 05 2025 at 07:33 PM public
We’ve just returned from a few special days at the University at Albany, where we visited our youngest son for Family Week. My heart was full, wandering through his dorm, catching up with some of his old high school friends, and cheering on his team.

These days away have stirred so many memories, making me realize once again how swiftly time moves. Every moment together is truly a blessing—a gentle reminder that time is a precious gift, and that’s why it’s called the present.

GC John Kelmy
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GSY Reneé Nordio › OMSDT Worldwide
on October 02 2025 at 08:23 AM people
Please join me in wishing GC John Kelmy a very Happy Birthday! — with GC John Kelmy (Fr. John)
MC Nicholis Ahik
Happy Birthday

MC Nicholis Ahik
The Priory of the Holy Trinity
Dieu Avec Nous!
GC John Kelmy (Fr. John)
on September 27 2025 at 04:53 PM public
Dear Templar Brothers and Sisters,

I want to remind you about our upcoming OMSDT Bible Study session, scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 9:00 PM EST.

During this session, we will discuss the Book of Psalms. The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 ancient Hebrew prayers, songs, and poems attributed to various authors including King David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, and Moses, compiled over centuries of Israel’s history.

The psalms express the full range of human emotion fr...  more
GC John Kelmy (Fr. John)
on September 26 2025 at 10:07 AM public
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Matthew 14:27

GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
GC John Kelmy (Fr. John)
on September 20 2025 at 10:09 AM public
I received a great honor last night. I was awarded a Spiritual Leader award for my years of service as a chaplain. It was overwhelming to hear the recognition and words from the President of the National Latino Peace Officers Association, with 150 law enforcement officers in attendance. Their enthusiastic applause sounded like thunder as their hands clapped.

GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
CAA Barbie LeBrun
Congratulations! I am grateful for your service to community and country.
GC John Kelmy (Fr. John)
on September 11 2025 at 07:25 PM public
Dear Templar Brothers and Sisters,

I want to remind you about our upcoming OMSDT Bible Study session, scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 9:00 PM EST.

During this session, we will discuss the Book of Job. The Book of Job is part of the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, classified as wisdom literature. It tells the story of Job, a righteous and prosperous man from the land of Uz, who becomes the focus of a challenge between God and an adversary (the satan).

If you would like t...  more
CAA Barbie LeBrun
Is this an ongoing same link and password? I may save it on my calendar?
GC John Kelmy (Fr. John)
on September 16 2025 at 07:22 PM public
“We have solemnly renounced the world and therefore, whilst we continue in it, we should behave like strangers and pilgrims.”

-St. Cyprian

GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel
GC John Kelmy (Fr. John)
on September 11 2025 at 07:57 PM public
September 11, 2001 changed everything for so many of us. The shock and sadness of that morning still linger—as fresh as the memories of where we were, what we saw, and who we longed to hear from amidst the confusion and fear.

Thousands were lost that day, and thousands more in the years that followed. The pain of those moments—whether shared in flashes on the news or absorbed in the quiet mourning of families—remains, in scars that are visible to some, hidden to others, yet always present.

Tod...  more
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