Tag Archive: Community
R.I.P. Bro. Mark Bern OSB
John Robert Bern was the oldest of two children born to Robert and Josephine Bern in Wahoo, Nebraska, on September 27, 1930. John received his elementary schooling at Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Grade School in Wahoo and graduated from Wahoo High…
Alum Begins Novitiate
Mount Michael alum J.P. Lage ’95 began his novitiate at vespers on Sunday March 21st the Feast of Saint Benedict. In the ceremony he received a copy of the Rule and the monastic habit. More Photos
“Brother Francis” Schmitz – Rest in Peace
Story of the Long Walk Husker Fan I’ll tell you one thing!” This line was one of Bro. Francis’ oft-used expressions. And one could be certain that Bro. Francis had more than one thing to tell you as he would…
Feast of Saint Benedict
Photos from Mass & Luncheon When I was a student here at the beloved Mount Michael before it was named Mount Michael, there were very memorable celebrations of great feast days. One of them would be The Passing of St….
Fr. Richard Thell OSB | Rest In Peace
Fr. Richard Thell OSB Sept. 28, 1946 – Nov. 10, 2018 Photos from Funeral Service Vigil Reflection by Fr. John Hagemann OSB Funeral Homily by Abbot Michael Liebl OSB Read an article About Fr. Richard originally published in the…
Abbey Christmas
Christmas Evening the Monastic Community gathered for a very nice dinner followed by a gift exchange. More Photos