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CATALOG OF THE CONGREGATION The Swiss-American Congregation of the Benedictine Confederation, under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was erected by Pope Leo XIII by a Brief dated April 5, 1881.

ABBOT PRIMATE GREGORY POLAN

TENTH ABBOT PRIMATE OF THE BENEDICTINE CONFEDERATION

Born Jan 2, 1950, prof Aug 28, 1971, ord May 26, 1977, elected abbot of Conception Abbey Nov 6, 1996, blessed Dec 9, 1996, elected Abbot Primate Sept 10, 2016.

Badia Primaziale Sant’ Anselmo Piazza Cavalieri di Malta, 5

I-00153 Rome, Italy Tel: 011 39 06 579 1319, Fax: 011 39 06 579 1374

E-mail: abate@anselmianum.com

ABBOT PRESIDENT VINCENT DE PAUL BATAILLE

TWELFTH ABBOT PRESIDENT OF THE SWISS-AMERICAN CONGREGATION

Marmion Abbey 850 Butterfield Road

Aurora, IL 60502-9743 Tel: 630-966-7750 Fax: 630-897-7086

E-mail: vbataille@marmion.org

ABBOT PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL Abbot Justin Brown

Saint Joseph Abbot Benedict Neenan

Conception Father Patrick Caveglia Saint Benedict Priory Father Paul Thomas

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LEGAL COMMITTEE Father Timothy Joyce

Glastonbury Father Paul Thomas

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FINANCE COMMITTEE Father Patrick Caveglia Saint Benedict Priory

Mr. Glenn Constantino Subiaco

Father Charles Benoit Saint Joseph

ARCHIVIST

Father Meinrad Brune Saint Meinrad

PROCURATOR GENERAL

P. Geraldo Gonzalez y Lima (Abadia São Geraldo, São Paulo) Badia Primaziale di Sant Anselmo

Piazza Cavalieri di Malta, 5 I-00153 Rome, Italy

Tel: 011 39 06 579 1252 Fax: 011 39 06 579 1374

E-mail: tesoriere@santanselmo.org

FORMER ABBOTS PRIMATE Hildebrand de Hemptinne 1893-1913

Maredsous Fidelis von Stotzingen 1913-1947

Maria Lack Bernhard Kaelin 1947-1959

Muri-Gries Benno Gut 1959-1967

Einsiedeln Rembert Weakland 1967-1977

St. Vincent Victor Dammertz 1977-1992

St. Ottilien Jerome Theisen 1992-1995

St. John Marcel Rooney 1996-2000

Conception Notker Wolf 2000-2016

St. Ottilien

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FORMER ABBOTS PRESIDENT Fintan Mundwiler 1881-1898

St. Meinrad Frowin Conrad 1898-1922

Conception Philip Ruggle 1922-1936

Conception Columban Thuis 1937-1957

St. Joseph Stephen Schappler 1957-1961

Conception Gilbert Hess 1961-1965

Blue Cloud David Melancon 1965-1978

St. Joseph Raphael DeSalvo 1978-1984

Subiaco Jerome Hanus 1984-1987

Conception Patrick Regan 1987-1999

St. Joseph Peter Eberle 1999-2011

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SENIORS IN THE CONGREGATION

AGE Father Bonaventure Knaebel

Saint Meinrad September 6, 1918

PROFESSION

Father Bonaventure Knaebel Saint Meinrad August 6, 1938

PRIESTHOOD

Father Bonaventure Knaebel Saint Meinrad June 5, 1943

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JUBILEES IN 2020

80 YEARS PROFESSED — 1940 Fr. Anthony Shidler (Con) ....... March 12

70 YEARS PROFESSED — 1950

Br. Martin Haberman (Con) ... January 15 Fr. Raphael Barousse (StJ) ...... August 25

Fr. Augustine DeNoble (MtA)September 8 Fr. Dunstan Massey (West) . September 8

60 YEARS PROFESSED — 1960

Br. Benedict Menezes (PP) .... January 15 Br. Raban Bivins (SM) ................. May 7 Br. Blaise Bonderer (Con) .......... May 10 Fr. Colman Grabert (SM) ........ August 15 Fr. Quentin Kathol (Con) .... September 1 Fr. Allan Stetz (Con) ........... September 1 Fr. Isaac True (Con) ............ September 1 Fr. Hugh Feiss (Asc) ........... September 8

60 YEARS ORDAINED — 1960

Fr. Boniface Lautz (Asc) ............. May 26 Fr. Andrew Baumgartner (Asc) .. May 26 Fr. Germain Swisshelm (SM) .... Sept. 25 Fr. Nicholas Ruh (West) .... December 17

50 YEARS PROFESSED — 1970

Br. Peter Aslin (PP) ................ February 2 Fr. John Hagemann (MtM) .......... July 26 Br. James Pope (MtM) ................. July 26 Fr. Martin DeMeulenaere (Con)August 15 Br. Bernard Montgomery (Con)August 15

50 YEARS ORDAINED — 1970

Fr. Eugene McReynolds (MtM) .... May 9 Ab. Charles Wright (PP) ............. May 17 Ab. Leonard Wangler (Sub) .......... June 6

25 YEARS PROFESSED — 1995

Fr. Brendan Miller (Sub) ........ February 2

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Fr. Patrick Cooney (SM) ........... August 6

25 YEARS ORDAINED — 1995 Fr. Elijah Owens (Sub) ............... May 13 Fr. Frederick Peterson (Marm) .... May13

“MAY CHRIST BRING US ALL TOGETHER TO EVERLASTING LIFE.” (RB 72)

The following is a list of monks of our Congregation who completed their earthly life between October 31, 2018 and October 31, 2019. Their names are placed here to encourage the living members of our Congregation to remember prayerfully our confreres who have preceded us into eternity. “Once a month, or twelve times in a year, every monk shall offer the holy Sacrifice of the Mass, according to his own participation in the one priesthood of Christ, for the monks recently deceased as well as for all the departed of the Congregation.” (Covenant of Peace, C 88)

Br Francis Weigand (MtA) October 24, 2018 Fr Richard Thell (MtM) November 10, 2018 Fr Benedict Suing (MtA) December 7, 2018 Fr Benedict Meyer (SM) December 14, 2018 Fr Raphael Walsh, Ab I (MtM) April 25, 2019 Fr Christopher Uehlein (BlCl) June 25, 2019 Br Francis Schmitz (MtM) July 25, 2019 Fr. Nicholas Fuhrmann (Sub) August 20, 2019 Fr. Sebastian Leonard (SM) September 21, 2019

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SAINT MEINRAD ARCHABBEY ARCHDIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS

The monastery was founded by Einsiedeln Abbey, Switzerland, on March 21, 1854, was raised to a conventual priory on May 1, 1864, to an abbey on Sept 30, 1870 and to the status of an archabbey on March 21, 1954. Address: Saint Meinrad Archabbey 100 Hill Drive St. Meinrad, IN 47577-1003

Telephone: Switchboard 812-357-6611 Abbot 812-357-6555 Prior 812-357-6558 Subprior and Formation Dir 812-357-6549 Mon. Guest Master 812-357-6326 Oblate Director 812-357-6842 Vocation Director 812-357-6988 President-Rector 812-357-6522

Fax: 812-357-6551

E-mail: The e-mail address for each monk is the first initial of his first name (no space) and his full last name@saintmeinrad.edu

Websites: Abbey: www.saintmeinrad.org Seminary: www.saintmeinrad.edu

ARCHABBOT KURT STASIAK

X ABBOT (VII ARCHABBOT)

Born Oct 9, 1952, prof Aug 15, 1975, ord April 27, 1980, elected abbot June 2, 2016, blessed July 26, 2016.

RESIGNED ABBOTS ABBOT BONAVENTURE KNAEBEL

V ABBOT (II ARCHABBOT)

Born Sept 6, 1918, prof Aug 6, 1938, ord June 5, 1943, elected abbot June 3, 1955, blessed Aug 31, 1955, resigned June 3, 1966.

ABBOT LAMBERT REILLY

VIII ABBOT (V ARCHABBOT)

Born April 18, 1933, prof Aug 15, 1956, ord Sept 20, 1959, elected abbot June 2, 1995, blessed June 24, 1995, resigned Dec 15, 2004.

ABBOT JUSTIN DUVALL

IX ABBOT (VI ARCHABBOT)

Born July 7, 1951, prof Aug 24, 1974, ord April 30, 1978, elected abbot Dec 31, 2004, blessed Jan 21, 2005, resigned June 2, 2016.

DECEASED BISHOPS AND ABBOTS

ARBP. DANIEL BUECHLEIN, Archbishop Emeritus, Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Born April 20, 1938, prof Aug 15, 1959, ord May 3, 1964. Appointed third Bishop of Memphis Jan 20, 1987, ordained and installed

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March 2, 1987, appointed Archbishop of Indianapolis July 14, 1992, installed as eleventh Bishop and fifth Archbishop Sept 9, 1992, resigned Sept 21, 2011, died Jan 25, 2018.

BP. MARTIN MARTY, I Abbot and Bishop, Diocese of St. Cloud. Born Jan 13, 1834, prof May 20, 1855, ord Sept 14, 1856, appointed abbot Sept 30, 1870, blessed May 21, 1871, appointed Vicar Apostolic of Dakota Aug 12, 1879, consecrated Bishop Feb 1, 1880, installed as Bishop of Sioux Falls Nov 15, 1889, installed as Bishop of St. Cloud Jan 21, 1895, died Sept 19, 1896.

FR. FINTAN MUNDWILER, II Abbot, born July 12, 1835, prof Oct 14, 1855, ord Sept 11, 1859, elected abbot Feb 3, 1880, blessed May 23, 1880. First President of the Swiss-American Congregation April 5, 1881, died Feb 14, 1898.

FR. ATHANASIUS SCHMITT, III Abbot, born Oct 20, 1860, prof Jan 21, 1885, ord June 24, 1886, elected abbot March 16, 1898, confirmed May 12, 1898, blessed June 15, 1898, died July 12, 1932.

FR. IGNATIUS ESSER, IV Abbot and I Archabbot, born April 18, 1890, prof Sept 8, 1914, ord June 10, 1919, elected abbot March 11, 1930, blessed May 7, 1930, named archabbot March 21, 1954, received a coadjutor June 3, 1955, received the Cappa Magna June 12, 1955, died May 15, 1973.

FR. GABRIEL VERKAMP, VI Abbot and III Archabbot, born May 18, 1900, prof Sept 8, 1923, ord July 2, 1929, elected abbot June 3, 1966, blessed Aug 24, 1966, resigned June 2, 1978, died Feb 4, 1989.

FR. TIMOTHY SWEENEY, VII Abbot and IV Archabbot, born July 24, 1935, prof Aug 15, 1956, ord May 7, 1961, elected abbot June 2, 1978, blessed June 17, 1978, resigned June 2, 1995, died Aug 17, 2017.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS

Fr. John McMullen, Prior, born May 13, 1940, prof Aug 15, 1961, ord May 29, 1966. Fr. Guerric DeBona, Subprior, born Jan 30, 1955, prof Aug 6, 1981, ord May 4, 1986. Br. Jerome Croteau, born April 8, 1929, prof May 10, 1949. Fr. Aurelius Boberek, born Feb 12, 1930, prof Aug 1, 1952, ord May 3, 1957. Br. Maurus Zoeller, born June 24, 1932, prof Aug 10, 1952. Fr. Vincent Tobin, born Jan 28, 1933, prof July 31, 1954, ord May 11, 1959. Fr. Augustine Davis, born Sept 21, 1930, prof July 31, 1954, ord May 11, 1959. Fr. Denis Quinkert, born July 7, 1936, prof Feb 10, 1956, ord May 25, 1976, elected and blessed as III Abbot of

Blue Cloud Abbey April 16, 1986, resigned Oct 11, 1991, re-elected V Abbot Jan 10, 2009. Blue Cloud Abbey closed Aug 6, 2012

Br. Andrew Zimmermann, born Dec 23, 1934, prof March 11, 1956. Fr. Meinrad Brune, born April 14, 1934, prof Aug 15, 1956, ord May 7, 1961. Fr. Germain Swisshelm, born April 6, 1934, prof Aug 15, 1957, ord Sept 25, 1960. Br. Giles Mahieu, born July 3, 1938, prof April 16, 1958. Br. (Andrew) Kim Malloy, born April 24, 1938, prof April 16, 1958. Fr. Pius Klein, born May 12, 1939, prof April 19, 1959, ord March 31, 1974. Fr. Micheas Langston, born Dec 26, 1938, prof Aug 15, 1959, ord Sept 5, 1965. Br. Raban Bivins, born Dec 11, 1940, prof May 7, 1960. Fr. Colman Grabert, born Aug 4, 1939, prof Aug 15, 1960, ord Sept 5, 1965. Br. Dominic Warnecke, born Oct 6, 1941, prof May 11, 1961. Fr. Warren Heitz, born May 30, 1940, prof Aug 15, 1961, ord May 1, 1966. Br. Mario Ibison, born Aug 5, 1938, prof Nov 12, 1961.

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Br. Angelo Vitale, born Feb 26, 1941, prof May 13, 1962. Br. Flavian Schwenk, born Oct 14, 1942, prof May 13, 1962. Fr. Matthias Neuman, born Dec 2, 1941, prof Aug 15, 1962, ord Sept 24, 1967. Fr. Ephrem Carr, born July 12, 1941, prof Aug 15, 1963, ord Sept 24, 1967. Fr. Noël Mueller, born Oct 16, 1942, prof Aug 15, 1963, ord Sept 22, 1968. Fr. Raymond Studzinski, born April 18, 1943, prof Aug 15, 1964, ord Sept 28, 1969. Fr. Samuel Weber, born June 13, 1947, prof Nov 13, 1969, ord June 2, 1996. Fr. Tobias Colgan, born Nov 24, 1950, prof Aug 27, 1971, ord May 2, 1982. Br. Hugh Ernst, born Jan 3, 1950, prof Aug 27, 1971. Fr. Jeremy King, born Sept 4, 1947, prof Aug 27, 1971, ord April 20, 1975. Br. Martin Erspamer, born July 28, 1953, prof Aug 15, 1972. Br. Benjamin Brown, born Nov 5, 1948, prof Aug 24, 1972. Fr. Harry Hagan, born Jan 10, 1947, prof Aug 24, 1972, ord Sept 20, 1986. Fr. Guy Mansini, born Feb 18, 1950, prof Aug 24, 1973, ord May 1, 1977. Br. Jacob Grisley, born Aug 26, 1950, prof Aug 24, 1973. Fr. Bede Cisco, born Oct 30, 1951, prof Aug 24, 1974, ord April 30, 1978. Fr. Jonathan Fassero, born Aug 9, 1950, prof Aug 24, 1974, ord April 30, 1978. Br. Kenan Kapina, born Oct 5, 1952, prof Aug 15, 1976. Fr. Louis Hacker, born Feb 25, 1954, prof Jan 31, 1977, ord Dec 28, 1985, elected abbot of Corpus Christi

Abbey Jan 10, 1997, blessed March 8, 1997, resigned Aug 20, 2002. Fr. Sean Hoppe, born April 26, 1954, prof Aug 6, 1977, ord May 2, 1982. Fr. Eugene Hensell, born Feb 10, 1942, prof Aug 6, 1979, ord May 24, 1969. Fr. Mark O’Keefe, born Aug 2, 1956, prof Aug 6, 1979, ord May 1, 1983. Fr. Louis Mulcahy, born Jan 26, 1928, prof Sept 8, 1981, ord May 20, 1989. Fr. Julian Peters, born Oct 29, 1960, prof Aug 6, 1983, ord May 7, 1988. Fr. David Rabenecker, born Sept 9, 1963, prof Aug 6, 1986, ord May 4, 1991. Fr. Edward Linton, born June 2, 1962, prof Aug 6, 1986, ord May 4, 1991. Fr. Godfrey Mullen, born Jan 22, 1966, prof Aug 6, 1989, ord June 5, 1994. Fr. Brendan Moss, born Sept 22, 1970, prof Aug 6, 1993, ord June 3, 2001. Fr. Adrian Burke, born May 6, 1964, prof Aug 6, 1993, ord June 8, 1997. Fr. Patrick Cooney, born June 14, 1958, prof Aug 6, 1995, ord June 1, 1991. Fr. Denis Robinson, born Aug 13, 1962, prof Aug 6, 1997, ord June 12, 1993. Br. Zachary Wilberding, born Jan 8, 1952, prof Sept 14, 1997. Fr. Joseph Cox, born May 10, 1959, prof Aug 6, 1998, ord May 25, 1991 Fr. Anthony Vinson, born Oct 12, 1975, prof Aug 6, 2001, ord June 5, 2005. Br. John Mark Falkenhain, born June 18, 1966, prof Aug 6, 2003. Fr. Paul Nord, born July 16, 1975, prof Aug 6, 2003, ord June 3, 2007.

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Fr. Christian Raab, born Jan 4, 1975, prof Feb 2, 2005, ord June 7, 2009. Fr. Thomas Gricoski, born Sept 11, 1980, prof Aug 6, 2006, ord June 20, 2010. Br. John Glasenapp, born June 21, 1978, prof Feb 2, 2007. Br. Francis de Sales Wagner, born Sept 5, 1965, prof Jan 20, 2008. Fr. Luke Waugh, born Oct 3, 1964, prof. Jan 20, 2010, ord June 7, 2015. Fr. Peduru Fonseka, born Nov 16, 1982, prof. Aug 6, 2012, ord Aug 11, 2018. Br. James Jensen, born Feb 28, 1983, prof Aug 6, 2013. Br. Lorenzo Peñalosa, born Aug 10, 1991, prof Aug 6, 2015. Br. Simon Herrmann, born Sept 12, 1987, prof Jan 20, 2016. Br. Nathaniel Szidik, born Jan 26, 1989, prof Jan 20, 2016. Br. Joel Blaize, born Dec 29, 1986, prof Jan 20, 2016. Br. Jean Fish, born Oct 17, 1990, prof Jan 20, 2016. Br. Kolbe Wolniakowski, born April 3, 1987, prof Aug 6, 2016.

MONKS WITH TEMPORARY VOWS

Br. Stanley Rother Wagner, born Nov 16, 1987, prof Jan 20, 2018. Fr. Mateo Zamora, born April 30, 1977, ord May 19, 2007, prof Aug 6, 2018. Br. Basil Lumsden, born Nov 11, 1973, prof Aug 6, 2019. Novice: 1

SUMMARY

Monks in Final Vows: Priests 47 Brothers 26 Monks in Temporary Vows: Priest 1 Brothers 2 Novice 1 Total 77

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CONCEPTION ABBEY UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

DIOCESE OF KANSAS CITY - ST. JOSEPH The monastery was founded by Engelberg Abbey, Switzerland, December 8, 1873, raised to a conventual priory April 30, 1876 and raised to the status of an abbey on April 5, 1881.

Address: Conception Abbey 37174 State Hwy V V Conception, MO 64433-0501

Main Telephone: 660-944-3100 Abbot 660-944-2859 Prior 660-944-2808 Subprior 660-944-2998 Formation Dir. 660-944-2819 Guest Master 660-944-2850 Oblate Director 660-944-2870 Seminary Rector 660-944-2928 Seminary College 660-944-3105 Printery House 660-944-3110 St. Stephen Infirmary 660-944-2802

Fax: 660-944-2800

E-Mail: Abbey: communications@conception.edu For individual monk: first name@conception.edu

Website: www.conceptionabbey.org

ABBOT BENEDICT NEENAN X ABBOT

Born Jan 3, 1949, prof Oct 18, 1980, ord Aug 20, 1988, elected abbot Nov 22, 2016, blessed Jan 15, 2017.

PREVIOUS ABBOTS ARCHBISHOP JEROME HANUS

VI ABBOT ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS OF DUBUQUE

Born May 26, 1940, prof Sept 1, 1961, ord July 30, 1966, elected abbot Jan 5, 1977, blessed Jan 6, 1977, President of the Congregation 1984-1987, appointed Bishop of St. Cloud, July 6, 1987, ordained and installed Aug 24, 1987, appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Dubuque, Aug 23, 1994, became Ordinary October 16, 1995, resigned April 8, 2013.

ABBOT MARCEL ROONEY VIII ABBOT

Born Sept 20, 1937, prof Sept 12, 1958, ord Sept 21, 1963, elected abbot April 14, 1993, blessed May 10, 1993, elected Abbot Primate Sept 18, 1996, resigned Sept 7, 2000.

ABBOT GREGORY POLAN IX ABBOT

Born Jan 2, 1950, prof Aug 28, 1971, ord May 26, 1977, elected abbot Nov 6, 1996, blessed Dec 9, 1996, elected Abbot Primate Sept 10, 2016.

DECEASED ABBOTS

FR. FROWIN CONRAD, Founder and I Abbot, born Nov 2, 1833, professed Aug 15, 1853, ord Sept 14, 1856, appointed abbot Apr 5, 1881, blessed June 29, 1881, President of the Congregation 1898-1922, died Mar 24, 1923.

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FR. PHILIP RUGGLE, II Abbot, born Apr 10, 1865, prof Nov 13, 1887, ord Aug 15, 1891, elected abbot May 10, 1922, blessed June 13, 1922, President of the Congregation 1923-1936, died Sept 4, 1961.

FR. STEPHEN SCHAPPLER, III Abbot, born Mar 11, 1890, prof Sept 8, 1911, ord Sept 10, 1914, elected abbot Jan 13, 1937, blessed Apr 14, 1937, President of the Congregation 1956-1961, died Nov 5, 1961.

FR. ANSELM COPPERSMITH, IV Abbot, born Sept 26, 1908, prof Aug 27, 1928, ord July 16, 1933, elected abbot Nov 28, 1961, blessed Feb 14, 1962, resigned Apr 2, 1970, died Jan 24, 1999.

FR. KEVIN McGONIGLE, V Abbot, born March 20, 1915, prof Aug 30, 1939, ord Sept 23, 1944, elected abbot Apr 2, 1970, blessed May 28, 1970, resigned Nov 23, 1976, died Jan 21, 1995.

FR. JAMES JONES, VII Abbot, born Mar 30, 1924, prof Aug 30, 1943, ord Mar 29, 1948, elected abbot Aug 18, 1987, blessed Aug 19, 1987, resigned April 14, 1993, died Aug 5, 2009.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS

Br. Anselm Broom, Prior, born Dec 19, 1979, prof Oct 16, 2004. Fr. Patrick Caveglia, Prior of Saint Benedict’s Priory, born Dec 24, 1947, prof Aug. 19, 1972, ord May 14,

1994. Fr. Paul Sheller, Subprior, born July 1, 1982, prof Aug 15, 2006, ord May 16, 2013. Fr. Anthony Shidler, born Aug 21, 1921, prof Mar 12, 1940, ord May 22, 1964. Fr. Norbert Schappler, born July 23, 1926, prof July 11, 1946, ord May 29, 1952. Br. Martin Haberman, born April 27, 1930, prof Jan 15, 1950. Fr. Donald Grabner, born Nov 4, 1928, prof Sept 3, 1949, ord July 31, 1954. Fr. Richard Cleary, born July 31, 1929, prof Sept 3, 1951, ord May 28, 1955. Fr. Andrew Garber, born Oct 28, 1928, prof Sept 8, 1952, ord May 26, 1956, elected II Abbot of St. Benedict’s

Abbey March 11, 1964, blessed April 29, 1964, resigned May 21, 1974. Fr. Henry Nurre, born March 11, 1926, prof Sept 8, 1953, ord July 2, 1956. Fr. Robert Schoofs, born Mar 16, 1929, prof Sept 8, 1954, ord May 31, 1958, elected IV Abbot of St.

Benedict’s Abbey July 27, 1976, blessed Sept 21, 1976, resigned Nov 9, 1992. Fr. Kenneth Reichert, born July 7, 1933, prof Sept 8, 1954, ord May 10, 1959. Fr. Kevin Murphy, born March 3, 1936, prof Aug 28, 1956, ord May 26, 1962. Fr. Edmund Boyce, born Aug 4, 1937, prof Sept 1, 1957, ord Sept 29, 1962, elected VI Abbot of St. Benedict’s

Abbey and blessed March 23, 2001, resigned April 12, 2013. Subprior: St. Benedict’s Priory. Fr. Rene Guesnier, born April 18, 1933, prof Sept 3, 1957, ord Sept 21, 1961. Fr. Roger Schmit, born July 12, 1935, prof Sept 12, 1958, ord May 31, 1962. Fr. Reginald Sander, born Oct 23, 1935, prof Sept 12, 1958, ord May 23, 1963. Fr. Xavier Nacke, born June 3, 1937, prof Sept 12, 1958, ord Sept 21, 1963. Fr. Karl Barmann, born Sept 14, 1938, prof Sept 1, 1959, ord Jan 21, 1965. Br. Blaise Bonderer, born Jan 29, 1940, prof May 10, 1960. Fr. Quentin Kathol, born July 30, 1936, prof Sept 1, 1960, ord Sept 21, 1963. Fr. Allan Stetz, born Jan 4, 1939, prof Sept 1, 1960, ord Jan 7, 1966. Fr. Isaac True, born Sept 7, 1937, prof Sept 1, 1960, ord Jan 7, 1966. Fr. Daniel Petsche, born June 18, 1941, prof Sept 1, 1962, ord Aug 15, 1967. Br. Thomas Sullivan, born May 24, 1947, prof Aug 15, 1969.

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Fr. Martin DeMeulenaere, born Feb 22, 1947, prof Aug 15, 1970, ord Aug 17, 1973. Br. Bernard Montgomery, born Dec 12, 1948, prof Aug 15, 1970. Fr. Albert Bruecken, born Apr 21, 1950, prof Aug 28, 1971, ord May 16, 1977. Br. Justin Hernandez, born July 20, 1952, prof Aug 15, 1973. Fr. Peter Ullrich, born June 25, 1950, prof Aug 17, 1974, ord May 23, 1987. Br. Michael Marcotte, born Oct 31, 1952, prof Aug 6, 1975. Fr. Samuel Russell, born May 14, 1952, prof Feb 17, 1977, ord May 14, 1994. Fr. Donald Gibbs, born May 9, 1948, prof Aug 27, 1977, ord Aug 6, 2005. Br. Jonathan Clark, born Nov 11, 1951, prof Aug 12, 1978. Fr. Adam Ryan, born May 3, 1955, prof Aug 5, 1979, ord Dec 8, 1990. Br. Patrick Shea, born Feb 28, 1954, prof Nov 1, 1979. Br. Cyprian Langlois, born Apr 12, 1953, prof July 31, 1982. Br. Jude Person, born Oct 21, 1959, prof Aug 15, 1986. Br. Jacob Kubajak, born July 17, 1961, prof Aug 6, 1988. Fr. Sebastian Allgaier, born Mar 19, 1954, prof Sept 8, 1990, ord Apr 15, 1999. Br. Isidro Ramos, born Jan 1, 1946, prof March 17, 1996. Br. Elias Zaczkiewicz, born June 7, 1962, prof Aug 15, 1998. Fr. Pachomius Meade, born Feb 22, 1981, prof Aug 15, 2002, ord May 21, 2009. Fr. Guerric Letter, born Dec. 18, 1981, prof Aug 15, 2003, ord May 17, 2012. Fr. Stephen Lattner, born Aug 31, 1952, prof Jan 15, 2004, ord Nov 3, 2007. Fr. Macario Martinez, born Dec 3, 1977, prof Aug 15, 2004, ord May 29, 2014 Br. David Wilding, born Oct 20, 1974, prof Aug 15, 2005. Fr. Victor Schinstock, born April 9, 1982, prof Aug 15, 2005, ord May 16, 2013. Br. Placid Dale, born July 22, 1983, prof Aug 15, 2008. Br. Maximilian Burkhart, born Feb 27, 1987, prof Aug 15, 2009. Fr. Etienne Huard, born Aug 20, 1980, prof Aug 15, 2010, ord May 18, 2017. Br. Luke Kral, born May 16, 1989, prof Aug 15, 2015. Br. Matthew Marie, born June 19, 1991, prof Nov 11, 2016. Fr. Aquinas Keusenkothen, born Jan 31, 1966, ord July 16, 2003, prof Feb 2, 2017. Br. Joseph O’Neill, born March 19, 1948, prof May 20, 2017.

MONKS IN TEMPORARY VOWS Br. Joachim Johnson, born Oct 6, 1996, prof Aug 15, 2019. Br. Simeon Johnson, born Feb 2, 1995, prof Aug 15, 2019.

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SUMMARY Monks in Final Vows: Archbishop 1 Priests 38 Brothers 20 Monks in Temporary Vows: Brothers 2 Total 61

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SUBIACO ABBEY Diocese of Little Rock

The monastery was founded by Saint Meinrad Abbey on March 15, 1878, raised to a conventual priory on May 18, 1886, and raised to the status of an abbey on August 3, 1891. Address: Subiaco Abbey 405 N. Subiaco Avenue Subiaco, AR 72865 Telephone: Abbey: 479-934-1000 Abbot: 479-934-1016 Prior: 479-934-1131 Academy: 479-934-1000 Guest House: 479-934-1290 Fax: Abbey: 479-934-4328 Abbot: 479-934-4421 Academy: 479-934-1033 Guest House: 479-934-4040 E-mail: Abbot: frleonard@subi.org Prior: bredward@subi.org Guest House: couryhouse@subi.org The e-mail address of each monk is his title (br or fr) (no space) followed by his first name@subi.org Website: https://www.countrymonks.org

ABBOT LEONARD WANGLER

VII ABBOT Born Sept 16,1943, prof Sept 8, 1963,ord June 6, 1970, elected abbot March 24, 2015, blessed May 8, 2015.

RESIGNED ABBOT ABBOT JEROME KODELL

VI ABBOT Born Jan 19, 1940, prof Sept 8, 1959, ord May 22, 1965, elected abbot Nov 8, 1989, blessed Nov 15, 1929,

resigned March 24, 2015.

DECEASED ABBOTS FR. IGNATIUS CONRAD, I Abbot, born Nov 15, 1846, prof Aug 30, 1868, ord Sept 17, 1871, elected abbot

March 24, 1892, blessed May 24, 1892, died March 13, 1926. FR. EDWARD BURGERT, II Abbot, born Oct 15, 1887, prof Sept 16, 1906, ord June 24, 1911, elected

coadjutor abbot Dec 1, 1925, blessed Jan 21, 1926, succeeded Abbot Ignatius on Mar 13, 1926, resigned Feb 21, 1939, died Jan 23, 1968.

FR. PAUL NAHLEN, III Abbot, born Nov 20, 1882, prof Nov 11, 1903, ord April 10, 1908, elected abbot Mar 23, 1939, blessed June 23, 1939, died Aug 31, 1957.

FR. MICHAEL LENSING, IV Abbot, born Jan 11, 1916, prof Sept 16, 1934, ord June 3, 1939, elected abbot Sept 23, 1957, blessed Nov 29, 1957, resigned Oct 30, 1974, died Dec 30, 1988.

FR. RAPHAEL DeSALVO, V Abbot, born Oct 7, 1919, prof Sept 14, 1940, ord May 31, elected abbot Oct 30, 1974, blessed Dec 11, 1974, President of the Congregation 1978- 1984, resigned Nov 8, 1989, died June 23, 2007.

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MONKS IN FINAL VOWS Br. Edward Fischesser, Prior, born Jan 23, 1947, prof June 13, 1969. Br. Ephrem O’Bryan, Subprior, born Feb 22, 1942, prof Sept 8, 1962. Fr. Eugene Luke, born Oct 6, 1936, prof Sept 8, 1956, ord July 11, 1961. Br. Anselm Allen, born Nov 21, 1938, prof Nov 13, 1959. Fr. David McKillin, born April 14, 1929, prof Dec 8, 1959, ord May 24, 1976. Br. Joseph Koehler, born Sept 21, 1940, prof. March 19, 1961. Fr. Richard Walz, born May 15, 1941, prof Sept 8, 1961, ord May 27, 1967. Fr. William Wewers, born Dec 23, 1941, prof Sept 8, 1961, ord May 20, 1967. Fr. Mark Stengel, born Aug 24, 1944, prof Sept 8, 1965, ord June 9, 1972. Br. Adrian Strobel, born Aug 25, 1944, prof Sept 8, 1965. Br. Jude Schmitt, born Dec 18, 1944, prof Sept 8, 1965. Fr. Gregory Pilcher, born April 10, 1950, prof Aug 15, 1973, ord April 1, 1978. Br. Mel Stinson, born March 5, 1945, prof Aug 6, 1981. Br. James Lindsey, born March 1, 1950, prof Feb 10, 1982. Br. Andrew Suarez, born Dec 9, 1947, prof Jan 6, 1989. Br. Joseph Heath, born July 13, 1961, prof Aug 23, 1992. Br. Maurus Glenn, born July 8, 1942, prof Feb 10, 1993. Br. Francis Kirchner, born Nov 25, 1948, prof Feb 10, 1994. Fr. Brendan Miller, born March 23, 1945, ord Nov 12, 1983, prof Feb 2, 1995. Br. Anthony Pierce, born Aug 29, 1960, prof Feb 2, 1996. Br. José Rios, born Jan 20, 1955, prof Sept 8, 2002. Br. Michael Endres, born June 22, 1964, prof Sept 8, 2002. Fr. Patrick Boland, born Aug 9, 1962, prof Feb 2, 2007, ord June 15, 2015. Br. Matthias Hagge, born April 1,1978, prof Sept 8, 2010. Fr. Elijah Owens, born June 14, 1965, ord May 13, 1995, prof Sept 8, 2011. Fr. Cassian Elkins, born May 3, 1981, prof Sept 8, 2012, ord July 14, 2018. Fr. Reginald Udouj, born Aug 11, 1961, prof Sept 8, 2012, ord July 14, 2018. Br. Pio Do, born March 29, 1968, prof Feb 2, 2013. Br. Roch McClellan, born Sept 17, 1964, prof Sept 8, 2013. Br. Damien Cafaro, born July 28, 1966, prof Sept 8, 2013. Br. Basil Taylor, born Sept 14, 1978, prof Feb 2, 2014. Br. Raban Heyer, born July 31, 1989, prof Feb. 2, 2016. Br. Irenaeus Petree, born April 23, 1975, prof Sept. 8, 2016.

MONKS IN TEMPORARY VOWS Br. Thomas More Simpson, born Dec 20, 1962, prof Sept 8, 2018.

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Br. Ambrose Fryer, born Sept 10, 1972, prof Sept 8, 2018. Br. André Bedore, born Aug 14, 1985, prof Sept 8, 2019. Novice: 1

SUMMARY Monks in final vows: Priests 13 Brothers 22 Monks in temporary vows: Brothers 3 Novice: 1

Total: 39

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SAINT JOSEPH ABBEY ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS

The monastery was founded by Saint Meinrad Abbey on January 19, 1890 in Gessen, La, was raised to a dependent priory on Jan. 25, 1891, moved to St. Benedict, La, on Sept. 25, 1902 and elevated to the status of an abbey on June 30, 1903. Address: Saint Joseph Abbey 75376 River Road Saint Benedict, LA 70457 Main Telephone: 985-892-1800 Abbot: 985-867-2222 Novice Master: 985-867-2228 Vocation Director, Junior Master: 985-892-1800, ext 1301 Guestmaster: 985-867-2228 President-Rector: 985-867-2232 Retreat House (CLC): 985-892-3473 FAX: 985-867-2270 E-mail: Abbot’s e-mail: abbotjustin@sjasc.edu Prior’s e-mail: brbrian@sjasc.edu Subprior’s e-mail: fraugustine@sjasc.edu Website: www.sjasc.edu

ABBOT JUSTIN BROWN V ABBOT

Born March 23, 1958, prof July 10, 1984, ord April 27, 1990, elected abbot Nov 23, 2001, blessed Jan 6, 2002.

DECEASED ABBOTS FR. PAUL SCHAEUABLE, I Abbot, born Feb 12, 1863, prof July 19, 1885, ord June 15, 1889, elected abbot

June 26, 1903, blessed Nov 15, 1903, resigned Oct 7, 1931, died Sept 20, 1955. FR. COLUMBAN THUIS, II Abbot, born Sept 29, 1885, prof Sept 9, 1906, ord June 10, 1911, postulated abbot

Oct 29, 1931, blessed Jan 6, 1932, President of the Congregation Jan 13, 1937 – Jan 23, 1957, died July 27, 1974.

FR. DAVID MELANCON, III Abbot, born Feb 16, 1914, prof Dec 15, 1934, ord July 16, 1939, elected coadjutor abbot Jan 23, 1957, blessed March 12, 1957, President of the Congregation June 28, 1965 – Aug 8, 1978, resigned June 2, 1982, died Nov 25, 1995.

FR. PATRICK REGAN, IV Abbot , born Jan 18, 1938, prof Aug 21, 1959, ord June 3, 1965, elected abbot June 2, 1982, blessed July 11, 1982, President of the Congregation, July 28, 1987 – July 19, 1999, resigned Aug 11, 2001, died Feb 8, 2017.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS

Br. Brian Harrington, Prior, born Sept 14, 1962, prof July 10, 1989. Fr. Augustine Foley, Subprior, born Mar 12, 1949, prof. July 10 1972, ord April 15, 1989. Fr. Raphael Barousse, born March 6, 1930, prof Aug 25, 1950, ord May 30, 1955. Fr. Michael Jung, born Nov 30, 1935, prof Aug 23, 1957, ord June 1, 1963. Fr. Lawrence Phelps, born June 27, 1930, prof Aug 23, 1957, ord June 1, 1963. Fr. Peter Hammett, born May 6, 1945, prof Aug 23, 1968, ord April 29, 1972. Fr. Aelred Kavanagh, born Feb 12, 1946, prof July 11, 1969, ord April 16, 1994. Fr. Scott Underwood, born June 2, 1947, prof July 9, 1971, ord May 8, 1976.

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Fr. Jonathan DeFrange, born Nov 9, 1950, prof July 11, 1974, ord March 29, 1978. Br. Raphael Broussard, born June 10, 1948, prof July 10, 1975. Fr. Timothy Burnett, born Sept 5, 1952, prof July 10, 1975, ord April 26, 1980. Br. George Weaver, born June 14, 1952, prof July 10, 1977. Fr. Matthew Clark, born Feb 21, 1958, prof July 10, 1983, ord May 2, 1987. Fr. Gregory Bouquet, born May 19, 1958, prof July 10, 1983, ord April 16, 1988. Fr. Seán Duggan, born Oct 11, 1954, prof July 29, 1983, ord April 16, 1988. Fr. Charles Benoit, born March 12, 1974, prof July 10, 1997, ord April 21, 2001. Fr. Basil Burns, born Oct 20, 1970, prof July 10, 1997, ord April 21, 2001. Fr. Killian Tolg, born November 5, 1971, prof July 10, 2000, ord April 24, 2004. Br. Simon Stubbs, born Mar 14, 1961, prof July 10, 2001. Fr. Jude Israel, born Nov 27, 1957, prof July 10, 2003, ord Dec. 4, 2010. Br. Andrew Faraci, born July 5, 1961, prof Jul 11, 2005. Br. Emmanuel Labrise, born Apr. 23, 1964, prof Dec. 8, 2010. Fr. Ephrem Arcement, born Jan. 25, 1974, prof Jul. 10, 2011, ord April 18, 2015. Br. Leo Franca, born April 13, 1970, prof. July 10, 2015. Br. Jerome Aubert, born Jan 12, 1992, prof Sept 29, 2016.

MONK IN TEMPORARY VOWS Br. Austin Simon, born Jan 24, 1994, prof July 10, 2017. Br. Meinrad Camargo, born Aug 3, 1981, prof Mar 21, 2019. Br. Columba Cotton, born April 13, 1989, prof Sept 14, 2019. Br. Joseph Bouche, born Dec 29, 1989, prof Sept 14, 2019. Novices: 2

SUMMARY

Monks in Final Vows: Priests 18 Brothers 8 Monks in Temporary Vows: Brothers 4 Novices 2 Total 32

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MOUNT ANGEL ABBEY ARCHDIOCESE OF PORTLAND IN OREGON

The monastery was founded by Engelberg Abbey, Switzerland, as a simple priory October 30, 1882 and was raised to the status of an abbey March 24, 1904.

Address: Mount Angel Abbey 1 Abbey Drive Saint Benedict, OR 97373 Telephone: 503-845-3030 Abbot: 503-845-3201 Prior: 503-845-3270 Subprior 503-881-5204 Formation Chair: 503-845-3242 Guest Master: 503- 845-3121 Guest House: 503- 845-3025 Oblate Director: 503- 845-3320 Vocation Dir: 503- 845-3242 Seminary: 503- 845-3951 Fax: Abbey: 503-845-3594 Seminary: 503-845-3128 Abbot: 503-845-3202 E-mail: Abbey: info@mtangel.edu The e-mail address of each monk is the first name (.) last name@mtangel.edu (eg: john.doe@mtangel.edu) Website: www.mountangelabbey.org

ABBOT JEREMY DRISCOLL ABBOT XII

Born Oct 24, 1951, prof Sept 8, 1974, ord Sept 12, 1981, elected abbot March 12, 2016, blessed April 28, 2016.

RESIGNED ABBOTS ABBOT PETER EBERLE

VIII ABBOT Born June 29, 1941, prof Sept 8, 1962, ord May 11, 1968, elected abbot Aug 10, 1988, blessed Sept 10, 1988,

resigned June 2, 1997, Abbot President 1999 - 2011. ABBOT NATHAN ZODROW

X ABBOT Born Mar 2, 1952, prof Sept 8, 1974, ord April 16, 1988, elected abbot July 6, 2001, blessed Sept 24, 2001,

resigned August 1, 2009. ABBOT GREGORY DUERR

XI ABBOT Born April 13, 1937, prof Sept 8, 1958, ord May 7, 1964, elected abbot November 18, 2009, blessed February

26, 2010, resigned Feb 10, 2016.

DECEASED ABBOTS FR. THOMAS AQUINAS MEIENHOFER, I Abbot, Sept 18, 1865, prof Apr 27, 1890, ord Aug 6, 1893,

appointed abbot Mar 23, 1904, blessed June 29, 1904, resigned and left religious life May 25, 1910.

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FR. PLACIDUS FUERST, II Abbot, born June 8, 1868, prof July 11, 1884, ord July 11, 1891, elected abbot Aug 30, 1910, blessed Oct 5, 1910, resigned July 5, 1921, died Aug 16, 1940.

FR. ADELHELM ODERMATT, Founder of Mount Angel Abbey, born Dec 10, 1844, prof Sept 29, 1866, ord May 3, 1869, made Titular Abbot on golden jubilee of profession Sept 29, 1916, died Nov 6, 1920.

FR. BERNARD MURPHY, III Abbot, born in Dec 10, 1874, prof Nov 4, 1894, ord June 4, 1898, elected abbot Oct 25, 1921, blessed Nov 17, 1921, received a coadjutor Aug 1, 1934, died Feb 18, 1942.

FR. THOMAS AQUINAS MEIER, IV Abbot, born Jan 5, 1887, prof Nov 1, 1906, ord June 4, 1910, elected coadjutor Aug 1, 1934, blessed Aug 10, 1934, received coadjutor Aug 16, 1950, died Oct 17, 1961.

FR. DAMIAN JENTGES, V Abbot, born Nov 25, 1902, prof Sept 8, 1926, ord Sept 21, 1929, elected abbot Aug 16, 1950, blessed Oct 5, 1950, died Sept 1, 1974.

FR. ANSELM GALVIN, VI Abbot, born Nov 18, 1916, prof Sept 8, 1937, ord May 14, 1942, elected abbot Oct 8, 1974, blessed Nov 26, 1974, resigned Apr 25, 1980, died Jan 11, 1994.

FR. BONAVENTURE ZERR, VII Abbot, born Nov 2, 1936, prof Sept 8, 1957, ord May 11, 1962, elected abbot June 6, 1980, blessed Aug 28, 1980, died June 22, 1988.

FR. JOSEPH WOOD, IX Abbot, born Mar 22, 1923, prof Sept 8, 1952, ord May 10, 1956, elected abbot July 7, 1997, blessed Sept 26, 1997, resigned June 22, 2001, died Dec 17, 2014.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS

Fr. Vincent Trujillo, Prior, born Nov 4, 1941, prof Mar 25, 1963, ord Dec 8, 1982. Fr. William Hammelman, Subprior, born Oct 6, 1944, prof Sept 8, 1965, ord May 20, 1971. Fr. Augustine DeNoble, born Oct 25, 1925, prof Sept 8, 1950, ord May 19, 1955. Fr. Edmund Smith, born Feb 3, 1938, prof Sept 8, 1959, ord May 11, 1965. Br. James Bartos, born April 7, 1942, prof Mar 25, 1962, ord dcn June 29, 2012. Br. Brian Clearman, born Mar 19, 1941, prof Sept 29, 1966. Br. Simon Hepner, born June 6, 1950, prof Sept 8, 1972. Br. Claude Lane, born Apr 7, 1953, prof Sept 8, 1974. Fr. Paul Thomas, born May 24, 1951, prof Sept 8, 1976, ord Aug 28, 1982. Fr. Philip Waibel, born Feb 20, 1955, prof Sept 8, 1979, ord May 21, 1983. Br. Cyril Drnjevic, born Feb 7, 1959, prof Sept 8, 1985. Br. Ansgar Santogrossi, born April 11, 1962, prof Sept 8, 1986. Fr. Aelred Yockey, born Oct 31, 1948, prof Jan 8, 1988, ord May 22, 1993. Fr. Pius X Harding, born June 13, 1963, prof Sept 8, 1988, ord June 12, 1993. Fr. Vincent Liêm Nguyen, born Jan 29, 1963, prof Sept 8, 1989, ord June 11, 1994. Fr. Odo Recker, born Jan 22, 1950, prof Sept 8, 1992, ord July 8, 1978. Fr. Joseph Nguyen, born Mar 26, 1974, prof Sept 8, 1999, ord May 31, 2003. Fr. Martin Grassel, born Feb 12, 1963, prof Sept 8, 2000, ord June 5, 2004. Fr. Andrew Schwenke, born Nov 23, 1975, prof Sept 8, 2002. Fr. Teresio Caldwell, born Sept 25, 1979, prof Sept 8, 2003. Fr. Ralph Recker, born July 2, 1961, prof Sept 8, 2004, ord June 27, 2009. Fr. Jacob Stronach, born Nov 21, 1969, prof Sept 8, 2004, ord June 29, 2012. Fr. Basil Lawrence, born Oct 26, 1983, prof Sept 8, 2008, ord dcn Dec 8, 2012.

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Fr. John Paul Le, born Feb 28,1983, prof Sept 8, 2009, ord June 19, 2015. Br. Gregory Benavidez, born Sept 12, 1980, prof Sept 8, 2010. Br. Lorenzo Conocido, born Sept 25, 1979, prof Sept 10, 2012. Br. Louis de Montfort Nguyen, born Mar 15, 1981, prof Sept 10, 2012. Fr. John Vianney Le, born Oct 13, 1980, prof Sept 9, 2013, ord Aug 4, 2017. Br. Ephrem Martinez, born July 21, 1984, prof Aug 15, 2012, deaconate Aug 17, 2019. Br. Timothy Kalange, born Dec 27, 1978, prof Sept 8, 2015, deaconate Aug 17, 2019. Br. Bede Ramos, born June 6, 1966, prof Sept 8, 2015. Br. Israel Sanchez, born Oct 27, 1992, prof Aug 24, 2016.

MONKS IN TEMPORARY VOWS Br. Alfredo Miranda, born June 20, 1991, prof Jan 6, 2015. Br. Columba Porter, born July 10, 1990, prof Aug. 24, 2016. Br. Anselm Flores, born Jan 21, 1996, prof Sept 8, 2017. Br. Justin Gilligan, born June 30, 1992, prof Sept 8, 2017. Br. Charles Gonzalez, born Nov 24, 1993, prof Sept 8, 2018. Br. Jesse Ochoa, born Nov 14, 1991, prof Sept 8, 2018. Br. Thomas Buttrick, Born May 9, 1981, prof Sept 8, 2018. Br. Ignatius Olivarez, born Dec 5, 1984, prof Sept 8, 2018. Br. Luke Hamilton, born Nov 4, 1979, prof Sept 7, 2019. Br. La Vang Faustina Nguyen, born Aug 8, 1992, prof Sept 7, 2019. Novices: 4

SUMMARY Monks in Final vows: Priests 23 Brothers 14 Monks in Temporary vows: Brothers 10

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MARMION ABBEY UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF

BLESSED COLUMBA MARMION DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD

The monastery was founded by St. Meinrad Abbey in 1933, made a simple priory June 20, 1943 and raised to the status of an abbey on March 21, 1947. Address: Marmion Abbey 850 Butterfield Road Aurora, IL 60502-9743

Telephone: Switchboard 630-897-7215 Abbot 630-897-7215, ext. 312 Prior 630-897-7215, ext. 335 Formation Dir. 630-897-7215, ext. 325 Guest Master 630-897-7215, ext. 338 Oblate Dir. 630-897-7215, ext. 325 Vocation Dir. 630-897-7215, ext. 332

E-mail: The e-mail address of each monk is the first initial of his first name (no space) and his complete last name@marmion.org

Website: www.marmion.org

ABBOT JOHN BRAHILL V ABBOT

Born Jan 4, 1949, prof Aug 6, 1978, ord June 5, 1982, elected abbot June 25, 2010, blessed Aug 11, 2010. RESIGNED ABBOT

ABBOT VINCENT DE PAUL BATAILLE IV ABBOT

Born Aug 27, 1939, prof Aug 10, 1959, ord June 19, 1965, elected abbot Dec 14, 1991, blessed Dec 21, 1991, resigned June 24, 2010, elected President of the Congregation Aug 8, 2011.

DECEASED ABBOTS

FR. GERALD BENKERT, I Abbot, born Oct 24, 1909, prof Aug 6, 1929, ord May 22, 1934, appointed abbot March 21, 1947, blessed May 22, 1947, resigned Dec 8, 1969, died May 16, 2012.

FR. MARK HOGAN, II Abbot, born March 27, 1928, prof Aug 6, 1949, ord May 1, 1954, elected abbot Dec 9, 1969, blessed Jan 2, 1970, resigned Nov 26, 1971, died Nov 18, 1986.

FR. DAVID J. CYR, III Abbot, born July 26, 1926, prof Sept 15, 1946, ord May 19, 1951, elected abbot Nov 26, 1971, blessed March 21, 1972, resigned Nov 30, 1991, died July 21, 2018.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS

Fr. Paul Weberg, Prior, born Nov 9, 1976, prof July 11, 1999, ord May 24, 2003. Br. André Charron, Subprior, born July 3, 1955, prof Aug 15, 1981. Fr. Bernard Schaefer, born Jan 13, 1931, prof Aug 6, 1951, ord May 26, 1956. Fr. Leo Ryska, born April 9, 1933, prof Aug 25, 1953, ord March 30, 1959, postulated abbot of Benet Lake Nov

13, 1993, blessed March 25, 1994, resigned Jan 21, 2000. Fr. Charles Reichenbacher, born Aug 21, 1941, prof Aug 10, 1961, ord June 10, 1967. Fr. Joel Rippinger, born Sept 23, 1948, prof Aug 16, 1969, ord July 13, 1974. Fr. Michael Burrows, born Jan 30, 1952, prof Aug 6, 1975, ord April 7, 1980.

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Fr. Kenneth Theisen, born Nov 1, 1941, prof Aug 6, 1981, ord Dec 27, 1984. Fr. Frederick Peterson, born April 26, 1963, prof Aug 6, 1990, ord May 13, 1995. Fr. Patrick Gillmeyer, born May 18, 1969, prof July 11, 1999, ord May 24, 2003. Fr. Nathanael Roberts, born Feb 4, 1947, prof July 11, 1999, ord May 24, 2003. Fr Thomas Bailey, born June 1, 1979, prof July 11, 1999, ord June 11, 2004. Fr. Marcos Rivas T., born Nov 9, 1977, prof July 10, 2007, ord May 12, 2012. Fr. Antony-Maria Minardi, born Aug 29, 1990, prof July 11, 2013, ord May 26, 2018. Br. Theodore Haggerty, born Oct 22, 1986, prof July 11, 2013, dcn May 25, 2019. Obl. Francis Knott, born Feb 22, 1989, oblation Oct 3, 2016.

MONK IN TEMPORARY VOWS Br. Mariano DiCristofano. born June 11, 1952, prof Oct 3, 2018. Fr. Eusebius Martis, born March 28, 1963, ord June 3, 1989, prof Aug 6, 2019. Novice: 1

SUMMARY Monks in Final Vows: Priests 15 Brothers 2 Monk in Temporary Vows: Priest 1 Brother 1 Oblate 1 Novice 1

Total 21

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PRIORATO SAN JOSÉ ARCHDIOCESE OF

QUETZALTENANGO-TOTONICAPÁN, GUATEMALA The monastery was founded by Marmion Abbey on June 10, 1965, and raised to a dependent priory on November 24, 1967. Address: Priorato San José Apartado Postal 226 7a Ave. 3-48, Zona 9 09901 Quetzaltenango GUATEMALA C.A.

Telephone: (011) 502-7-763-5262 (011) 502-7-767-0775

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS

P. Cristobal Coché Quic, Prior, born Jan 12, 1964, prof Jan 6, 1986, ord Oct 16, 1992. P. Armando Menchu Menchu, Subprior, born May 15, 1977, prof Oct 15, 2004, ord Oct 12, 2017. P. René Otzoy Colaj, born April 30, 1951, prof Jul 10, 1977, ord Nov 26, 1982. P. Orlando Pérez Gómez, born Oct 24, 1971, prof May 14, 1996, ord Oct 6, 2001. P. Juan Francisco Péren Mux, born July 15, 1973, prof June 24, 1998, ord May 5, 2007.

MONK IN TEMPORARY VOWS

H. Martin Quiej Chay, born Aug 26, 1984, prof Jan 15 2018.

SUMMARY OF DEPENDENT PRIORY

Monks in Final Vows: Priests 5 Monk in Temporary Vows: Brother 1 Total 6

TOTAL SUMMARY Monks in Final Vows: Priests 20 Brothers 2 Monks in Temporary Vows: Priest 1 Brothers 2 Novice 1 Oblate 1 Total 27

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ST. BENEDICT’S ABBEY ST. BENEDICT’S PRIORY

(BENET LAKE) ARCHDIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE

The monastery was founded by Conception Abbey on March 21, 1945, was raised to a conventual priory on December 15, 1950, and to the status of an abbey on May 24, 1952. On October 23, 2014, the Chapter of St. Benedict’s Abbey voted to become dependent Priory of Conception Abbey. The petition was ratified by Conception Abbey on October 30, 2014. At that time the administration of the abbey passed to the Abbot President. Monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey had the option of transferring their stability to Conception Abbey or remaining monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey.

Address: St. Benedict's Abbey

12605 224th Ave. Benet Lake, WI 53102-1000

Tel: 262-396-4311 (in Wisconsin) or 847-395-8360 (in Illinois)

Fax: 262-396-4365

E-mail: patrick@conception.edu

Website: www.benetlake.org

ABBOT VINCENT DE PAUL BATAILLE

ABBOT PRESIDENT SUPERIOR

FATHER PATRICK CAVEGLIA

CONCEPTION ABBEY ADMINISTRATOR

DECEASED ABBOTS

FR. RICHARD FELIX, Founder and I Abbot, born March 31, 1890, prof Sept 1, 1913, ord May 9, 1918, elected abbot June 24, 1952, blessed Aug 8, 1952, resigned March 11, 1964, died May 26, 1973.

FR. AUGUSTINE JOHN SCHMITZ, III Abbot, born Dec 18, 1930, prof Aug 28, 1949, ord May 14, 1955, elected abbot May 21, 1974, blessed June 25, 1974, resigned June 26, 1976, granted laicization Dec 2, 1976, died March 19, 2010.

MONK IN FINAL VOWS

Br. Thomas Chmura, born Jan 8, 1956, prof Aug 15, 1982.

SUMMARY Monk in Final Vows: Brother 1 Total 1

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WESTMINSTER ABBEY UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF SAINT JOSEPH

ARCHDIOCESE OF VANCOUVER The monastery was founded by Mt. Angel Abbey on Sept 14, 1939, was raised to a conventual priory on June 1, 1948, and to the status of an abbey on Feb 12, 1953.

Address: Westminster Abbey P.O. Box 3310 (34224 Dewdney Trunk Rd.) Mission, B.C. CANADA V2V 4J5

Telephone: 604-826-8975

Fax: 604-826-8725

E-mail: a30085@paralynx.com

Website: www.westminsterabbey.ca

ABBOT JOHN BRAGANZA

III ABBOT Born Jan 27, 1962, prof Sept 8, 1986, ord May 17, 1992, elected abbot Aug 8, 2005, blessed Sept 29, 2005.

DECEASED ABBOTS

FR. EUGENE MEDVED, I Abbot, born June 25, 1907, prof Sept 8, 1928, ord June 10, 1933, elected abbot Feb 24, 1953, blessed Mar 19, 1953, died Mar 30, 1992.

FR. MAURUS MACRAE, II Abbot, born Sept 15, 1926, prof Sept 8, 1959, ord June 8, 1963, elected abbot May 11, 1992, blessed June 26, 1992, died June 24, 2005.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS Fr. Benedict Lefebvre, Prior, born Sept 3, 1979, prof Sept 8, 1999, ord May 22, 2005. Fr. Alban Riley, Subprior, born Nov 26, 1956, prof Aug 27, 1981, ord Sept 15, 1985. Fr. Placidus Sander, born Mar 10, 1927, prof Sept 8, 1947, ord May 22, 1952. Fr. Dunstan Massey, born April 16, 1924, prof Sept 8, 1950, ord June 4, 1955. Fr. Basil Foote, born July 3, 1933, prof Sept 8, 1954, ord May 23, 1959. Br. Meinrad Getz, born Sept 23, 1933, prof July 11, 1955. Br. Maurus de Klerk, born April 22, 1929, prof Mar 25, 1957. Fr. Nicholas Ruh, born Oct 19, 1926, prof Sept 9, 1957, ord Dec 17, 1960. Br. David Whelan, born July 19, 1926, prof Mar 25, 1958. Br. Benedict de Gaust, born Dec 8, 1940, prof May 11, 1963. Br. Emeric Lazar, born Aug 23, 1945, prof Mar 30, 1964. Fr. Mark Dumont, born Dec 3, 1944, prof Sept 8, 1965, ord May 22, 1971. Br. Luke Couillard, born Sept 7, 1948, prof Sept 8, 1986. Fr. Peter Nygren, born Nov 2, 1957, prof Sept 8, 1986, ord May 17, 1992. Fr. Joseph Park, born Aug 11, 1959, prof Sept 8, 1986, ord May 17, 1992. Fr. Matthew Gerlich, born Mar 19, 1958, prof Sept 8, 1989, ord May 16, 1993.

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Obl. Gregory Hansler, born Feb 2, 1961, oblation Sept 1, 2007. Fr. Leo Barker, born July 10, 1984, prof Sept 8, 2004, ord Jan 6, 2015. Fr. Anthony Nguyen, born June 30, 1982, prof Sept 8, 2006, ord June 27, 2010. Br. Joseph Bruneau, born June 12, 1988, prof Sept 8, 2007. Br. Maximus Spoeth, born July 18, 1978, prof Sept 8, 2008. Fr. Caesarius Marple, born July 3, 1987, prof Sept 8, 2008, ord Nov 11, 2015. Br. Bartholomew Bruneau, born Feb 1, 1995, prof Sept 8, 2015. Br. Paschasius Roca, born Nov 25, 1965, prof Aug 29, 2016. Frater Athanasius Capko, born Feb 9, 1996, prof Aug 29, 2016.

MONKS IN TEMPORARY VOWS Br. Joshua Rosario, born May 2, 1997, prof Sept 8, 2018. Br. Isidore McDonald, born Sept 21, 1981, prof Sept 7, 2019. Br. John Climacus Bruneau, born July 5, 1999, prof Sept 7, 2019.

SUMMARY

Monks in Final Vows: Priests 14 Brothers 11 Monks in Temporary Vows: Brothers 3 Oblate 1 Total 29

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BLUE CLOUD ABBEY DIOCESE OF SIOUX FALLS

The monastery was founded by Saint Meinrad Abbey in 1950 and became a priory in 1952. It was raised to the status of an abbey in 1954. In 2012 the decision was made to close the monastery on August 6, 2012. At that time the administration of the monastery passed to the Abbot President and his Council.

Address: Marmion Abbey 850 Butterfield Road Aurora, IL 60502-9743 Telephone: 630-966-7750 Fax: 630-897 -7086 E-mail: vbataille@marmion.org

ABBOT VINCENT DE PAUL BATAILLE ABBOT PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATOR

DECEASED ABBOTS

FR. GILBERT HESS, I Abbot, born Jan 15, 1908, prof Aug 6, 1927, ord May 17, 1932, named abbot March 21, 1954, blessed June 14, 1954, resigned Jan 21, 1970, died May 15, 1995.

FR. ALAN BERNDT, II Abbot, born March 15, 1920, prof Aug 6, 1940, ord Feb 2, 1945, elected abbot Jan 21, 1970, blessed April 6, 1970, resigned April 15, 1986, died Feb 24, 2016.

PRIORATO DE LA RESURRECCION DIOCESE OF COBAN

ALTA VERAPAZ, GUATEMALA, C.A.

The monastery was founded by Blue Cloud Abbey on September 26, 1964, and became a dependent priory on January 1, 1970. With the closure of Blue Cloud Abbey on August 6, 2012, the priory was placed under the aegis of the Abbot President.

Address: Priorato de la Resurreccion Apartao Postal 19 16901 Coban, A.V. GUATEMALA, C.A. Express and Freight: Priorato de la Resurreccion 9 Av. 4-55, Z 4 16901 Coban, A.V. GUATEMALA, C.A. Telephone: (011) 502-4017-7925 FAX: (011) 502-79-511-476 E-mail: carlosantoniopop67@gmail.com

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ABBOT PRESIDENT SUPERIOR

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MONKS IN FINAL VOWS

P. Carlos Pop, Prior, born Feb 17, 1967, prof July 11, 1991, ord. Jan 30, 1999. H. Nicholas Ruiz Chubaja, born Dec 6, 1960, prof July 11, 2002. H. Alejandro Rax Pacay, born Mar 1, 1956, prof Dec 8, 1992. H. Augustin Alfredo Hun, born April 25, 1975, prof July 11, 1997. P. Antonio Xol, born June 13, 1966, prof Jan 11, 2002, ord Nov 21, 2009. H. Edgar Humberto Acajabon Espinoza, born Jan 29, 1965, prof July 11, 2007. P. Francis Leonel Vaides Hasse, born Feb 18, 1983, prof July 11, 2007, ord Feb 18, 2017.

MONKS IN TEMPORARY VOWS H. Guillermo Barrera Deras, born Dec 5, 1982, prof July 11, 2013. H. Juan Yaxcal Cucul, born April 25, 1980, prof July 17, 2014. H. Axel López Alvarez, born Feb 21, 1996, prof July 11, 2019. Novice: 2

SUMMARY Monks in Final Vows: Priests 3 Brothers 4 Monks in Temporary Vows: Brothers 3 Novices 2 Total 12

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MOUNT MICHAEL ABBEY ARCHDIOCESE OF OMAHA

The monastery was founded by Conception Abbey on June 27, 1956, and raised to the status of an abbey on October 6, 1964. Address: Mount Michael Abbey 22520 Mount Michael Road Elkhorn, NE 68022-3400

Telephone: 402-289-2541

Fax: 402-289-4539

E-Mail: Abbot Michael: mliebl@mountmichael.org Abbot Theodore: twolff@mountmichael.org Prior John: jhagemann@mountmichael.org

Website: www.mountmichael.org

ABBOT MICHAEL LIEBL

III ABBOT Born July 5, 1950, prof August 1, 1971, ord Aug 19, 1977, elected abbot, June 1, 2007, blessed Sept 29, 2007.

RESIGNED ABBOT THEODORE WOLFF

II ABBOT Born Aug 23, 1928, prof Sept 3, 1949, ord May 29, 1954, elected abbot June, 1, 1989, blessed August 15, 1989,

resigned June 1, 2007.

DECEASED ABBOT FR. RAPHAEL WALSH, I Abbot, born Jan 28, 1927, prof July 11, 1946, ord May 30, 1952, appointed abbot

Oct. 6, 1964, blessed Jan. 5, 1965, resigned Feb 10, 1989, died April 25, 2019.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS Fr. John Hagemann, Prior, born Jan. 23, 1949, prof July 26, 1970, ord Aug. 23, 1975. Br. Jerome Kmiecik, Subprior, born Nov.5, 1944, prof July 26, 1966. Br. Mark Bern, born Sept. 27, 1930, prof July 26, 1963. Fr. Nathanael Foshage, born Aug 17, 1940, prof Sept 1, 1963, ord May 11, 1968. Fr. Eugene McReynolds, born July 17, 1942, prof July 25, 1964, ord May 9, 1970. Br. James Pope, born Sept. 4, 1946, prof July 26, 1970. Fr. Daniel Lenz, born Aug. 20, 1958, prof Aug. 5, 1979, ord Aug. 17, 1985. Br. Mel Tichota, born May 3, 1942, prof Aug 3, 1980. Br. Luke Clinton, born Aug 27, 1958, prof Aug. 3, 1980. Fr. Louis Sojka, born March 30, 1963, prof July 28, 1985, ord June 16, 1990. Fr. Stephen Plank, born April 15, 1962, prof July 19, 1987, ord April 16, 1994. Br. William Dokulil, born Sept. 25, 1947, prof Jan 7, 2001.

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Br. Patrick Harris, born July 17, 1943, prof Nov 1, 2001. Br. August Schaefer, born Dec. 17, 1972, prof Oct. 3, 2004. Br. Benedict Mary Ober, born Nov. 11, 1959, prof April 17, 2005. Br. Roger Mangels, born Jan 25, 1961, prof April 7, 2013.

SUMMARY

Monks in Final Vows: Priests 8 Brothers 10 Total 18

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OUR LADY OF GLASTONBURY ABBEY ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON

The monastery was founded by St. Benedict Abbey, Benet Lake, on September 14, 1954, was raised to a conventual priory August 25, 1962, and to the status of an abbey on January 8, 1973. Address: Glastonbury Abbey 16 Hull St Hingham, MA 02043

Telephone: Abbey: 781-749-2155 Mission Advancement: 781-749-2155, ext. 343 Retreats and Morcone Conference Center: 781-749-2155, ext. 300

Fax: 781-749-6236

E-mail: office@glastonburyabbey.org Monks: full last name (no space) and first initial of first name @glastonburyabbey.org Mission Advancement: sheah@glastonburyabbey.org Retreats and Morcone Conference Center: retreats@glastonburyabbey.org Website: www.glastonburyabbey.org

ABBOT THOMAS O’CONNOR

III ABBOT Born July 12, 1950, prof July 11, 1972, ord June 26, 1993, elected abbot June 29, 2013, blessed Aug 11, 2013.

RESIGNED ABBOT

ABBOT NICHOLAS MORCONE II ABBOT

Born Apr 22, 1941, prof Aug 15, 1965, ord June 14, 1969, elected Sept 25, 1986, blessed Sept 28, 1986, resigned Sept 14, 2008.

DECEASED ABBOT

FR. EDWARD CAMPBELL, I Abbot, born Aug 1, 1925, prof Sept 8, 1952, ord May 26, 1956, elected abbot Jan 25, 1973, blessed June 4, 1973, resigned Aug 1, 1985, died Feb 28, 2007.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS

Br. Daniel Walters, Prior, born July 19, 1944, prof Aug 15, 1975. Fr. Timothy Joyce, born Apr 23, 1934, prof Aug 15, 1954, ord May 23, 1959. Fr. Gerald Leibenguth, born July 4, 1940, prof Aug 15, 1965, ord June 3, 1972. Br. David Coakley, born June 8, 1947, prof Aug 17, 1968. Br. James Crowley, born Jan 28, 1959, prof July 11, 1992. Fr. Andrew Quillen, born May 10, 1951, ord June 2, 1990, prof July 11, 1996. Br. Albrecht Nyce, born Aug 29, 1956, prof July 11, 2012.

MONK IN TEMPORARY VOWS

Br. Matthias Bodnar, born Feb 22, 1972, prof Feb 2, 2019.

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SUMMARY Monks in Final Vows: Priests 5 Brothers 4 Monk in Temporary Vows: Brother 1 Total 10

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ABADÍA DE JESUCRISTO CRUCIFICADO PRELACY OF ESQUIPULAS

GUATEMALA, CENTRAL AMERICA The monastery was founded by St. Joseph Abbey on March 21, 1959, was made a simple priory March 21, 1969, and raised to the status of an abbey on March 21, 1982.

Address: Abadía de Jesucristo Crucificado 20007 Esquipulas, Chiquimula Guatemala, C.A.

Telephone: (011) 502-7720-7050

E-Mail: basilicaesq@yahoo.com

ABAD HÉCTOR SOSA PAZ III ABBOT

VICAR GENERAL OF THE PRELACY OF ESQUIPULAS Born Aug 15, 1943, prof July 11, 1972, ord Dec 28, 1975, elected abbot Sept 12, 2003, blessed Nov 8, 2003.

DECEASED ABBOTS FR. MATEO MARTIN McLEES, I Abbot, born July 5, 1927, prof Aug 20, 1948, ord Aug 3, 1954, elected

abbot March 22, 1982, blessed April 13, 1982, resigned April 12, 1988, died March 3, 1991. FR. GREGORIO ROBEAU CARMOUCHE, II Abbot, born Nov 30, 1932, prof Aug 13, 1953, ord May 26,

1958, elected abbot April 13, 1988, blessed May 12, 1988, died July 16, 2003.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS H. Abraham Buezo Leiva, Prior, born March 16, 1953, prof Jan 6, 1979. H. Roberto Hébert Cire, born April 13, 1936, prof May 6, 1956. H. Pablo Friedman Sharfenkamp, born June 5, 1942, prof Feb 10, 1964. H. Bernardo Cordero Elizondo, born July 3, 1936, prof Aug 19, 1966. P. Anselmo Buezo Leiva, born May 28, 1953, prof July 10, 1978, ord Nov 26, 1982. H. Rufino Ortiz Pichiyá, born June 23, 1940, prof Jan 5, 1984. P. Serafín Padilla Salazar, born Nov 1, 1959, prof Jan 6, 1989, ord Jan 6, 1994. P. José Rigoberto España Salvador, born May 5, 1963, prof July 11, 1993, ord Feb 6, 1997. H. Matías Roberto García Múrcia, born Feb 24, 1960, prof Dec 7, 1991. P. Juan Antonio Posadas Figueroa, born June 13, 1967, prof Dec 7, 1991, ord June 7, 1997. P. Edgar René Martínez Solís, born Oct 27, 1971, prof July11, 1994, ord Dec 11, 2004. P. Hugo David Lopéz Hernández, born April 1, 1969, prof July 11, 1996, ord June 7, 1997. P. Gabriel Livar Orón, born March 1, 1970, prof July 11, 1998, ord March 29, 2008. H. Daniel Pérez Canán, born May 4, 1974, prof July 11, 1998.

MONKS IN TEMPORARY VOWS H. Francisco López Méndez, born March 3, 1985, prof Jan 6, 2017.

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H. Víctor Zacarías Díaz, born March 1, 1985, prof Jan 6, 2017. H. Carlos Francisco Ramos Canán, born Oct 22, 1993, prof July 11, 2018. H. Cirilo Gudiel López, born Feb 14, 1984, prof July 11, 2018. Novices: 3

SUMMARY

Monks in Final Vows: Priests 8 Brothers 7 Monks in Temporary Vows: Brothers 4 Novices: 3 Total 22

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PRINCE OF PEACE ABBEY DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO

The monastery was founded by Saint Meinrad Archabbey on March 13, 1958, was raised to a conventual priory on July 25, 1969, and to the status of an abbey on February 7, 1983.

Address: Prince of Peace Abbey 650 Benet Hill Road Oceanside, CA 92058-1253

Telephone: Main Number 760-967-4200 Abbot ext 253 Prior ext 261 Formation Dir ext 355 Guest Master ext 248 Oblate Dir. ext 443 Vocation Dir. ext 443

FAX: 760-967-8711

E-mail: princeabby@aol.com Put monk’s name in the subject line

website: www.princeofpeaceabbey.org

ABBOT SHARBEL EWEN III ABBOT

Born Nov 12, 1947, prof Sept 21, 1981, ord Jul 16, 1988, elected abbot Aug 11, 2015, blessed Oct 29, 2015.

RESIGNED ABBOT ABBOT CHARLES WRIGHT

II ABBOT Born Jul 8, 1935, prof Aug 24, 1964, ord May 17, 1970, elected abbot Aug 20, 1994, blessed Oct 19, 1994,

resigned July 8, 2015.

DECEASED ABBOT FR. CLAUDE EHRINGER, I Abbot, born Nov 16 1908, prof Aug 6, 1930, ord May 22, 1934, elected abbot

Feb 23, 1983, blessed March 24, 1983, resigned Aug 20, 1994, died 17 Sept 2007.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS Br. Raphael Meyer, Prior, born Feb 13, 1947, prof June 29, 1977. Br. Anselm Clark, born July27, 1932, prof April 16, 1958. Br. Benedict Menezes, born March 29, 1930, prof Jan 15, 1960. Br. Joseph Black, born Sept 12, 1940, prof Dec 8, 1962. Br. Peter Aslin, born Feb 17, 1947, prof Feb 2, 1970. Fr. Stephanos Pedrano, born Oct 9, 1958, prof April 24, 1983, ord Oct 22, 1991. Br. Daniel Sokol, born Dec 24, 1946, prof April 24, 1983. Br. Mario Quizon, born July 21, 1955, prof May 3, 1985. Br. Meinrad Taylor, born April 16, 1967, prof May 12, 1994. Fr. Michel Pham, born April 8, 1959, prof Oct 19, 1996, ord June 5, 2010. Br. Peter Khoa Le, born Nov 24, 1975, prof Nov 24, 1998.

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Br. Noel Greenawalt, born Jan 30, 1957, prof March 21, 2001. Fr. Paul Farrelly, born Feb 11, 1976, prof March 21, 2001, ord June 5, 2010. Br. Phillip Poutous, born March 4, 1948, prof June 26, 2003. Br. Emmanuel Tran born April 11, 1943, prof July11, 2005. Fr. Damien Evangelista, born Oct 17, 1964, prof April 21, 2007, ord June 22, 2019. Fr. Bede Clark, born April 25, 1975, prof July 9, 2011, ord July 8, 2017.

MONKS WITH TEMPORARY VOWS

Br. Simeon Chung, born Jan 25, 1972, prof July 29, 2017. Obl. Gabriel Williams, oblation Dec 30, 2017. Br. Agustin Lopez Gonzalez, born Sept 2, 1974, prof July 7, 2018.

SUMMARY

Monks in Final Vows: Priests 6 Brothers 13 Monks in Temporary Vows: Brothers 2 Oblate 1 Total 22

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SAINT BENEDICT ABBEY (STILL RIVER)

DIOCESE OF WORCESTER The monastery was incorporated into the Swiss-American Congregation on August 10, 1981. It was raised to a conventual priory on August 4, 1990, and to the status of an abbey March 7, 1993. Mailing address: Saint Benedict Abbey P. O. Box 67 Still River, MA 01467

Physical address: Saint Benedict Abbey 252 Still River Rd. Still River, MA 01467

Telephone: 978-456-3221 Fax: 978-456-8181

Abbey e-mail: saintbenedict@abbey.org Abbot’s e-mail: abbotxavier@gmail.com Prior’s e-mail: frjames2000@aol.com Guestmaster: abbeyretreats@aol.com

Website: www.abbey.org

ABBOT XAVIER CONNELLY II ABBOT

Born Oct. 23, 1954, prof Sept. 8, 1981, ord May 28, 1989, elected abbot June 16, 2010, blessed July 1, 2010.

DECEASED ABBOT FR. GABRIEL GIBBS, I Abbot, born May 19, 1926, ord. Dec 11, 1976, prof Sept. 8, 1981, elected abbot

March 7, 1993, blessed April 18, 1993, died March 27, 2010.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS Fr. James Doran, Prior, born March 23, 1970, prof Feb 2, 1990, ord July 8, 2000. Fr. Peter Connelly, Subprior, born Oct 30, 1952, prof Sept 8, 1981, ord Dec 12, 1987. Fr. Anthony Kloss, born Feb 4, 1956, prof Sept 8, 1981, ord May 25, 1991. Fr. Marc Crilly, born May 29, 1958, prof Sept 8, 1981, ord May 29, 1993. Br. Joachim Sanderson, born Jan 8, 1970, prof Dec 7, 1991. Fr. Augustine Senz, born Oct 9, 1964, prof March 25, 1994, ord July 14, 2007.

MONK IN TEMPORARY VOWS Br. Jerome Daignault, born May 26, 1993, prof April 2, 2016.

SUMMARY Monks in Final Vows: Priests 6 Brother 1

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MONASTERY OF THE ASCENSION DIOCESE OF BOISE

The monastery was founded by Mount Angel Abbey as a dependent priory on August 3, 1965, and raised to a conventual priory on August 3, 1998. Address: Monastery of the Ascension 541 East 100 South Jerome, ID 83338-5655 Telephone: 208-324-2377 Fax: 208-324-2377 E-mail: The e-mail address of each monk can be found on the monastery’s website. Website: www.idahomonks.org

FATHER BONIFACE LAUTZ

CONVENTUAL PRIOR Born Feb 9, 1935, prof Sept 8, 1955, ord May 26, 1960, elected prior Oct 14, 2016.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS Fr. Andrew Baumgartner, Subprior, born March 12, 1934, prof Sept 8, 1955, ord May 26, 1960. Fr. Meinrad Schallberger, born April 3, 1937, prof Sept 8, 1958, ord May 7, 1964. Fr. Hugh Feiss, born May 8, 1939, prof Sept 8, 1960, ord May 11, 1966. Fr. Kenneth Hein, born June 2, 1938, prof Feb 10, 1962, ord Aug 16, 1969, elected abbot of Holy Cross Abbey

Nov 10, 1997, blessed Dec 28, 1997, resigned July 8, 2002, elected prior Nov 9, 2009, resigned Oct 14, 2016.

Br. Sylvester Sonnen, born March 13, 1945, prof Sept 29, 1966. Fr. Jerome Montez, born Dec 23, 1959, prof June 11, 1981, ord June 14, 1997. Br. Tobiah Urrutia, born Aug 17, 1941, prof Aug 27, 1987. Fr. Ezekiel Lotz, born Nov 30, 1959, prof Nov 20, 1994, ord June 10, 2000. Br. Selby Coffman, born Feb 6, 1951, prof April 24, 2001.

MONK IN TEMPORARY VOWS Br. John Ugolik, born Nov 24, 1954, prof July 10, 2016.

SUMMARY Monks in Final Vows: Priests 7 Brothers 3 Monk in Temporary Vows: Brother 1 Total: 11

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MONASTERIO DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LOS ÁNGELES

DIOCESE OF CUERNAVACA, MORELOS, MÉXICO

Founded August 15, 1966, as a priory dependent on Mount Angel Abbey and raised to a conventual priory on January 1, 2017. Mailing Address: Monasterio Benedictino Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles A.P. 6-143 C.P. 62131 Cuernavaca, Morelos, MÉXICO

Express and Freight: Monasterio Benedictino Priv. San Benito s/n C.P. 62300 Cuernavaca, Morelos, MEXICO

Telephone: Priory #1 (011) 52-777-382-11-21 Priory #2 (011) 52-777-382-12-16 Guest House (011) 52-777-382-20-33 Fax: (Request “Tone”) (011) 52-777-382-11-21

E-Mail: Prior: konrad@mtangel.edu Priory: hno.esteban@benedictinoscuernavaca.com

Website: www.benedictinoscuernavaca.com

PADRE KONRAD SCHAEFER BEYER CONVENTUAL PRIOR

Born Dec 31, 1951, prof Sept 1, 1973, ord Aug 23, 1980, elected prior Feb 24, 2017.

MONKS IN FINAL VOWS H. Esteban Jaimez Flores, Subprior, born June 19, 1977, prof June 29, 2000. P. Jaime Velasco Rivera, born May 17, 1956, prof Dec 8, 1987, ord Aug 22, 1993. H. Gabriel Salido Guerra, born Sept 14, 1954, prof Aug 15, 1980. H. Bernardo Escamilla Espino, born Jan 14, 1968, prof Mar 21, 1996. P. Evagrio Póntico López Álvarez, born Nov 26, 1976, prof Aug 15, 1998, ord April 22, 2005. H. Clemente Nieto Ocampo, born Sept 4, 1983, prof Aug 15, 2006. H. Damián Ortega Luna, born May 22, 1975, prof Aug 15, 2009. P. Pablo Soza Álvarez, born Nov 21, 1979, prof Aug 15, 2009, ord Aug 15, 2016. H. Hildebrando Castro Espinoza, born May 10, 1981, prof Aug 15, 2010. H. Escolástico Ramón Acevedo, born Dec 31, 1991, prof Jan 15, 2014. P. Jerónimo Guillén González, born Oct 19, 1983, prof Aug 15, 2015, ord Nov 30, 2018. H. Gregorio Vega Arias, born Aug 1, 1995, prof Aug 15, 2015. P. Mauro Perdomo Ángel, born Feb 17, 1989, prof Aug 15, 2015, ord May 17, 2019. H. Benedicto Mireles Fernándes, born Nov 9, 1981, prof Aug 14, 2016.

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H. Josué Ordóñez Josse, born Aug 29, 1994, prof Sept 14, 2016. H. Rafael Riojas Maldonado, born March 25, 1981, prof Aug 14, 2016. H. Juan Bautista Vázquez Hernández, born Jan 1, 1984, prof Aug 14, 2016. H. Francisco Guarinos Martínez, born Dec 1, 1984, prof Aug 14, 2016.

MONKS IN TEMPORARY VOWS H. José Luis Francisco Jiménez, born July 7, 1990, prof Aug 15, 2017. H. Eugenio Castro Martínez, born March 21, 1982, prof Aug 15, 2017. H. Columbano Mata Sandoval, born Aug 3, 1980, prof Aug 15, 2018. H. Antonio Abad Pérez Gaona, born Dec 27, 1985, prof Aug 15, 2018. H. Guillermo de San Thierry Moreno Solano, born Mar 21, 1992, prof Aug 15, 2018. H. Alberico Rivera Marmolejo, born Aug 1, 1981, prof Aug 15, 2018. Novices: 2

SUMMARY Monks in Final Vows: Priests 6 Brothers 13 Monks in Temporary Vows: Brothers 6 Novices 2 Total 27