Tag Archive: Miscellaneous
The Freshmen continue to discover the history of Mount Michael Abbey and School. Tuesday, September 28 a group of Freshmen toured the Development Department building and met most of the staff. Some were a bit surprised to find out that…
Hall of Fame —- Whitney Houston — Br. Francis Schmitz OSB—Coach Kane
The last issue of the Michaeleen announced numerous people who made the Hall of Fame for their accomplishments in the field of sports. Br. Francis Schmitz OSB was one of them. And indeed, it is a fitting and appropriate honor…
Still Have Some Natural Beauty —- Not All Manicured
Today, April 22, is Earth Day! It is a good day to post a photo directly behind the abbey building. Mount Michael is still fortunate to have some land that is pristine— totally natural. In fact, there are a number…
Spirit Mornings Live with Abbot Michael
Listen to recording of Abbot Michael on Spirit Mornings
Bro. Mel Tichota 1942-2020 RIP
Complete Biography Memorial Mass Homily After a long period of declining health, Brother Mel Tichota OSB passed away early this afternoon after a one day stay at the Josie Harper Hospice House. A memorial Mass will be scheduled at a…
50th Anniversary Choral Celebration
Members of the Omaha Symphonic Chorus teamed up with Mount Michael alumni and students for a special 50th Anniversary Concert held in the D.J. Sokol Chapel. Each group sang alternating songs with the concert beginning and ending with a combined…
Sunrise Frost
Today we begin the O Antiphons — O Wisdom from on high, all your works are blessed and holy, sea and earth and sun and sky! Everything is covered with a thin layer of frost this morning— how beautiful it…
Beautiful Trees —- Praising the Lord
More Photos When I was studying Theology at St John’s Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota, I met monks from St. John’s who composed music. I shall always be fond of the texts and music of Bryan Hayes OSB. I am particularly…
Boarders invited to Sunday Dinner
The Monastic Community recently hosted the School’s 7-day boarding students for a Sunday Dinner in the Monastery to celebrate the start of a new school year. See All Photos
Blessed Sacrament Chapel Stained Glass
Unfortunately, not too many people get to see the wonderful stained glass window in our Blessed Sacrament Chapel. It was done by our neighbor, Anne Cunningham in the 1990’s when we renovated the whole chapel. The colors play off of…