Monthly Archives: September 2011

Diocese of Saint Cloud Vocation Directors come together!

I had the pleasure of hosting a very enjoyable meeting of the Diocesan Vocation Directors today. One of the best parts of any gathering such as this is the mutual support that we lend to one another. Vocation work is … Continue reading

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Diocesan Ministry Day in Saint Cloud

On Monday last the Diocese of Saint Cloud spent a whole day celebrating all things Catholic at the Saint Cloud Civic Center. The theme this year was “One in the Spirit: Heart Of Mercy” with the keynote speaker Rev. Timothy … Continue reading

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Saint John’s Abbey Homecoming hospitality tent!

Ah well, though the Johnnies lost the football game (by one point!) , there was still “much joy on the tundra” following the game with beautiful weather and thousands of alumni, alumnae, friends and present students! The following were taken … Continue reading

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A nice time away to ponder and pray a bit!

Many thanks to one of my confreres who invited me to join him at his family’s cabin on Lake Superior this past weekend! The above shot was truly taken by me! The lake was relatively calm and the weather was … Continue reading

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Theology 111

I just finished conducting two tours of the abbey church for college students from both Saint John’s University and the College of Saint Benedict. We had a great time…began in the Great Hall which was actually our second place of … Continue reading

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Involvement at the Field House…

Every year there is an “Involvement Fair” at the field house at our sister college of Saint Benedict. This year was no exception. The event is simply to let the incoming students know about all the organizations, services and clubs … Continue reading

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Saint John’s Finest…!

On the way to the beginning of the Wobegon Trail Ride for Catholic Charities last weekend we came upon the Saint John’s Fire Department out for their weekly Saturday morning drill. God bless these men who are on alert to … Continue reading

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Three new novices!

Yesterday evening at 5 o’clock we clothed three men with the Benedictine habit of Saint John’s Abbey marking the beginning of their novitiate year. It was a solemn occasion as always. Because two of the three are graduates of Saint … Continue reading

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Lake Wobegon Ride for Catholic Charities!

Yesterday six other brave souls and I rode a 32 mile stretch of the Lake Wobegon Trail with about 100 other participants. The ride/fundraiser was sponsored by Saint Cloud Catholic Charities with part of the proceeds going to the Saint … Continue reading

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Annual OSB Employee Picnic…

Every fall the OSB (Order of Saint Benedict) Picnic occurs and in a most informal place…the fire hall! It is a great time for all employees from the President’s and Abbot’s offices all the way to housekeeping and everything in … Continue reading

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