Category Archives: Don Tauscher

After Michael Hahn’s Unwanted Sexual Advances

Posted on September 23, 2026
Posted in Andre Bennett, Andrew Dirksen, Anthony Ruff, Dennis Beach, Don Tauscher, Donald Kettler, Dunstan Moorse, Ellen Campbell-Reed, Eric Hollas, Francisco Schulte, Garth Unke, Jerome Tupa, Joachim Watrin, John Eidenschink, John Klassen, John Moeska, Joshua Guimond, Judy Bednar, Lewis Grobe, Melvin Valvano, Michael Leonard Hahn, Nick Hydukovich, Olga Zenteno, Robert Koopmann, Robert Stich, Stacey Sever

It has been alleged that the individual identified as a “solemnly professed confrere,” who engaged in conduct characterized as “unwanted sexual advances” toward a junior member of the monastic community, was Reverend Michael‑Leonard Hahn, O.S.B. Said individual presently identifies as … Continue reading →

Abbey Silenced Alleged Tauscher Victim

Posted on May 4, 2015
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Don Tauscher, John Klassen, Timothy Kelly

Despite credible allegations of misconduct — and despite Abbot John Klassen’s repeated claims of transparency — Father Donald Tauscher’s name has never been made public.

The List

Posted on May 19, 2014
Posted in Agustin Cerezo, Allen Tarlton, Aloysius Michels, Andre Bennett, Angelo Zankl, Ann Marie Biermaier, Anthony Oelrich, Anthony Ruff, Anthony Smithwick, Anthony Tabor, Antonio Marfori, Augustine Strub, Barry Vinyard, Bede Parry, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Bruno Ugliano, Casimir Plakut, Chrysostom Kim, Dan Ward, Dominic Keller, Don Tauscher, Donal Fox, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fr. Burkard Arnheiter, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Frank Donovan, Gerald Farrell, Gil Gustafson, Gregory Soukup, Howard Oaks, Isaac Connolly, James Kelly, Jim Phillips, John Eidenschink, John Gallen, John Kelly, Jonathan Licari, Jure Kristo, Justin Capato, Mathias Faue, Matthew Feeney, Mel Taylor, Michael Bik, Michael Brunovsky, Michael Weber, Michael-Leonard Hahn, Miguel Diaz, Nathan Libaire, Othmar Hohmann, Paschal Brisson, Paul GoPaul, Peregrin Berres, Richard Eckroth, Robert Blumeyer, Robert Burke, Robert Koopmann, Roger Julkowski, Simeon Thole, Stephen Lilly, Steve Lilly, Steve Pavkovich, Terry DeSutter, The List, Thomas Gillespie, Tim Backous, Timothy Kelly, Tom Andert, Tom Thole, Vincent Yzermanns, William Skudlarek

The List: 105 Credibly Accused Tracking the Public Lists Since the 1930s, fifty-nine (59) monks and thirteen (13) other members of the Saint John’s community have been credibly accused of sexual abuse and/or other misconduct. Another thirty-two (32) individuals with … Continue reading →

Wayzata parish celebrates 150th anniversary

Posted on January 15, 2014
Posted in Don Tauscher, John Klassen, Jonathan Licari

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community in Wayzata will kick off a year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary with a 10:30 a.m. Mass Jan. 19. Abbott John Klassen of St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, will preside at the Mass.

Monks, Priests and Fathers

Posted on April 6, 2012
Posted in Angelo Zankl, Chrysostom Kim, Dan Ward, Daniel Durken, Don Tauscher, Florian Muggli, Jim Phillips, John Klassen, Justin Leutmer, Roman Paur, Urban Steiner

According to multiple credible sources, several of the monks at Saint John’s have fathered children.