# Basil Pennington

> M. Basil Pennington, O.C.S.O. (1931-2005) was an American Trappist priest and leading spiritual writer, speaker, teacher, and director. He became known internationally as one of the major proponents of the centering prayer movement begun at St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts, during the 1970s.

*American religious servant*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Religious Figure
- **Category:** Religious Figures
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1931-07-28
- **Died:** 2005-06-03
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

M. Basil Pennington, O.C.S.O. (1931-2005) was an American Trappist priest and leading spiritual writer, speaker, teacher, and director. He became known internationally as one of the major proponents of the centering prayer movement begun at St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts, during the 1970s.

## Fame
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