Amadeus Daniel Cundiff, O.S.B., a member of the Saint Anselm monastic community, was ordained to the Diaconate on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Solemnity of Saint Anselm of Canterbury, patron of our Abbey and College. He was ordained by the Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, Bishop of Manchester. Following his ordination and according to house custom, he will be known as Father Amadeus.
As a deacon, Father Amadeus is now a minister of service for Saint Anselm Abbey and the wider Church. Among his many duties, he will assist priests with the administration of the Sacraments.
After the laying on of hands and prayer of ordination by Bishop Libasci, Father Amadeus was vested with the stole and dalmatic, signs of his office within the Church.
During the Rite of Ordination, Bishop Libasci instructed Father Amadeus regarding his new ministry: "As a deacon, you will serve Jesus Christ, who was known among his disciples as the one who served others. Do the will of God generously. Serve God and mankind in love and joy."
Brother Amadeus is a native of Denton, Texas. He received a PhD. in Philosophy from the University of Dallas. He took vows as a Benedictine monk in 2014 and joined our community in 2020.