Thomas Merton was a prolific 20th-century author and Trappist monk of the Cistercian Abbey of Gethsemane in nearby Bardstown. He bequeathed to Bellarmine University his manuscripts, letters, journals, drawings, and photographs, which are now part of a 40,000-item collection that includes published works by and about Merton, along with several hundred volumes from Merton's own library. The center regularly sponsors courses, lectures, retreats, seminars, and exhibits and also provides resources for programs that further Merton's work. In addition, it serves as the central office for the International Thomas Merton Society and publishes related materials.

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