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Regarding Rev. Dominic Keller

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

This guy [Father Dominic Keller] was my speech teacher in [the early 60's] and told me I needed special “breathing lessons”. We met at his office and he had a table there where he had me lie down, pants unbuckled … Continue reading →

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Vatican orders crackdown on US nun association

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin

An American archbishop was appointed to oversee reform of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, which will include rewriting the group’s statutes, reviewing all its plans and programs — including approving speakers — and ensuring the organization properly follows Catholic … Continue reading →

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Four Dan Ward Accusations

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin

At least four men have come forward with accusations of misconduct by Rev. Dan Ward. Excerpts from their statements:

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Vatican blasts American nuns, calls for reforms

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin

Some of the changes to come include a revision of the LCWR statutes, a review of programs including their annual general assembly, and a review of their ties with Network and Resource Center for Religious Institutes. – CNN News [Webmaster’s … Continue reading →

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Michael Hemesath named 13th president of SJU

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

“The Saint John’s community both shaped and shapes me, and it is a rare gift to be able to lead my alma mater through this important transition in the relationship between the monastery and the university.” – Michael Hemesath

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Naked Retreat Cancelled

Posted on March 22, 2012 by admin

After reviewing the content of the retreat, it is clear that the program is not consistent with the purpose and mission of the Abbey Guesthouse. Therefore, the retreat has been cancelled. – Fr. Bob Pierson OSB

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Abbey Removes “Naked Retreat” Information

Posted on March 22, 2012 by admin

Information about the upcoming “Incarnational Prayer: Connecting to God Through Our Body” retreat has been removed from the St. John’s Abbey guesthouse web site [ View ].

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Students & Monks Invited to Touch

Posted on March 18, 2012 by admin

Participants need not be Christian – simply comfortable with that environment. We’ll create a community of consciousness together, supporting one-another’s journey into and through the body to the Divine.    

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Regarding Br. Paul Richards’ Sabbatical Location

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin

Since Holy Wisdom Monastery is an ecumenical monastery without juridical status in the Roman Catholic Church, it should be clear that neither the liturgy, teaching, or governance at Holy Wisdom Monastery is part of the Catholic Church. 

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Holy Wisdom Monastery provides church services for disaffected local Catholics

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

When the sisters disassociated from Rome, Bishop Morlino asked them to no longer celebrate Mass at the site so as not to cause confusion, said Brent King, a diocesan spokesman. [Webmaster's Note: According to a recent article [ View ] … Continue reading →

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Brother Paul Richards, OSB on Sabbatical

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

Brother Paul looks forward to returning to Holy Wisdom Monastery after his trip to Africa and continuing his quest for balance, so he can return to St. John’s energized and ready to jump back into his community life and work.

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Former St. John’s University Professor Admits Misconduct

Posted on February 9, 2012 by admin

[Webmaster's Note: Rev. James Urbanic C.PP.S., was an "Adjunct Instructor in Theology" at Saint John's University from 1980 until the early 1990's. Urbanic was also spiritual advisor in the seminary.]

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Gagliardi’s Silence a Problem

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Nine of the men remain on campus. The published allegations against these nine include acts every bit as heinous and despicable as those alleged against Sandusky — perhaps even more so when one considers the spiritual adviser role assumed by … Continue reading →

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John Gagliardi Comments on Abuse (1067 Miles Away)

Posted on January 29, 2012 by admin

The most shocking thing about Saint John’s list of eighteen monk offenders… at least nine of the men on the list remain on campus today.

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Michael Weber.. Alleged Victim #16

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

Another person has come forward, claiming that they were also a victim of misconduct by Michael W Weber.

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Paterno contemporary feels ‘pretty saddened’

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

The only college football coach of note to work later into life than Joe Paterno, with more wins than the Penn State icon, doesn’t hide his resentment over the way Paterno’s career ended.

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Longtime Division III coach Gagliardi shared much in common with Paterno

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Gagliardi is aware of the controversy attendant to the last several months of Paterno’s career and life, and he is convinced that attempts on the part of some critics to link him too closely to the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse … Continue reading →

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Gagliardi on Paterno: ‘Pontius Pilate group hastened his death’

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

I don’t know why [Joe Paterno] even should have been connected to that thing (scandal). It’s sad he’s attached to that thing. I don’t know all the (facts). He wasn’t the guy, the culprit. I really feel pretty saddened about … Continue reading →

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Father Theophile Brown Dies

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

The monks of Mary Mother of the Church Abbey are mourning the loss of their beloved brother, Fr. Theophile (Waldorf) Brown who passed away the morning of December 24th, 2011.

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Two More Michael Weber Victims (#14 & #15)

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

Yet another individual has shared their account of sexual abuse by Michael Weber. The abuse took place in 1968 while Weber was a seminary student at St. John’s Seminary (now the Saint John’s School of Theology) in Collegeville, Minnesota. Weber … Continue reading →

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