Virgil Michel

Virgil Michel, O.S.B. (born George Michel; June 26, 1890 – November 26, 1938 ) was an American Benedictine monk. He was known for his advocacy of the Liturgical Movement, religious education and social justice.

In his final years, Michel was involved in correspondences with a number of philosophers, such as Richard Hocking, Scott Buchanan and Mortimer Adler. Adler in particular influenced Michel to support the educational theory of the University of Chicago, as well as Adler's Great Books program. Michel's heavily active schedule damaged his health, and in 1938 he contracted pneumonia. He died at St. John’s infirmary on November 26, 1938, and was buried in St. John’s Abbey Cemetery.