On May 6th, 2018 Brother Stephen Freeman died. Stephen was an Oblate of Saint Leo Abbey. Stephen was born in Brooklyn, New York on the 26th of October 1935. At his death, he was eighty-two years old; he is survived by an extensive family. Brother Stephen entered Saint Leo Abbey in 2004. What Stephen did in his past before he enters Saint Leo Abbey is for the world to forget and for us to pray. With this, I mean that we monks come from a long line of sinners. He was one of us that have come to know the grace of God. Brother Stephen lived like a monk, trying to be holy, as our call entails. One of his most significant qualities is that he was a great mentor to young people. During his time in the Abbey, Brother Stephen did many jobs as he was able to. Stephen helped Father Robert Velten during his time as superior of the house. For a time, Brother Stephen was also working with the priest in charge of campus ministry at Saint Leo University. Additionally, for some time, Stephen also ran the kitchen of the Abbey. Brother Stephen had the gift of talking, and he managed the Welcome Center that was in use until 2012, he welcomed all types of people that were passing by when visiting the Abbey, as well as students that needed someone to talk to. Brother Stephens last job, until a few days before his death, was being the Abbey receptionist. Once again, Stephen was the first contact with people at the Abbey either in person or over the phone. Brother Stephen will be missed by the Community of Saint Leo. On Thursday, May 10th at 7:00 pm there will be the Reception of the Body. On Friday, May 11th at 10:00 am we will have the Funeral Mass in the Abbey Church. All are welcome. Visitation

Saint Leo Abbey Church

Thursday, May 10, 2018 7:00 PM 33601 State Road 52 St. Leo, Florida 33574 Directions Funeral Mass

Saint Leo Abbey Church

Friday, May 11, 2018 10:00 AM 33601 State Road 52 St. Leo, Florida 33574 Directions