Benedict’s Abbot Owen Purcell
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Abbey Notes Monks Named Family of the Year The monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey were named “Family of the Year” by the Benedictine College Knights of Columbus. Michael Pesely, outgoing Grand Knight of the council presented the award, “The monks, as a nontraditional family, provide great support for students, especially those who are away from their families. We are blessed to have them on our campus constantly encouraging the students to grow deeper in their spiritual lives.” Pictured at right: (L to R) Father Meinrad Miller, Michael Pesely, Abbot James Albers, Nathan Patak, Brother Luke Turner.
Classroom Named for Father Bertrand LaNoue Friends and former students of Father Bertrand honored his career as an economics professor with the naming of a classroom in the Ferrell Academic Center.
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“Father Bertrand represents all the best as an alumnus of the college,” said Stephen D. Minnis, President of Benedictine College. “He entered the seminary and took vows as a Benedictine, he returned to the college as a teacher, he was the head of the economics department for many years, and he served the community as a parish priest. “It is a testament to his long and distinguished career, and to his legacy as a muchloved professor, that he is being recognized by his former students. Benedictine College is pleased to honor him with the naming of a classroom in the new Ferrell Academic Center.”
Prior Leads Students on Mission to El Salvador Prior Jeremy Heppler led a group of 21 Benedictine College students on a trip to Santa Ana, El Salvador. Three homes were built over the course of three days for Community Manuel. In reflecting on the trip Prior Jeremy said, “We go to serve the Salvadoran people; and yet, we come back receiving from them – joy, gratitude, hospitality – more than we gave. “I am so impressed with our group. My favorite part of this trip was watching our group work together, form close friendships, and incorporating the generosity and joy of the Salvadorans in their lives.”
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The students of Benedictine College and the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey joined forces to host the Second Annual Benedict’s Bowling Bonanza on April 13, 2013, at West Lanes in Atchison, Kansas. $18,346 was raised for the Abbot Barnabas, Maur and Placid Fund.
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