(MPR) The monks of St. John’s Abbey voted this week to return a $2 million gift from the Thomas J. Petters Family Foundation for construction of the Petters Pavilion, and to rename the facility.<\/p>\n
The decision follows the recent conviction of businessman Tom Petters on 20 counts of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering.<\/p>\n
The College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph also changed the name of the Petters Auditorium at the Benedicta Arts Center.<\/p>\n
Both gifts were used to expand facilities.<\/p>\n
St. John’s Abbey says representatives are in discussions with the court-appointed receiver, who is responsible for recovering as much money as possible for victims. A final agreement on how to repay the money is expected soon.<\/p>\n
St. John’s Abbey hasn’t selected a new name for the facility yet.<\/p>\n
St. John’s Abbey to return $2 million from Petters
\nMPR News – Ambar Espinoza
\nDecember 18, 2009<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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