This past weekend I was at Cameron, Missouri to celebrate the weekend Masses at St. Munchin Church there. I understand this is the only church in the United States that is named after this Irish saint, St. Munchin. It is a very friendly parish and they are very welcoming. I always enjoy going there for weekend assistance.
This past weekend Father Joachim Schieber celebrated his 90th birthday. He is the oldest member of our community. Father Joachim was born and raised in this area and still has many relatives in the local community. He has been a professed member of Conception Abbey for almost 70 years. Presently he resides in our infirmary but is still very active.
Father Joachim Schieber, O.S.B.
Brothers Guerric and Macario had to leave last Saturday to return to St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana to continue their theological studies. On Monday Brother Pachomius had to leave to return to Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon for his last semester of studies before his ordination to the priesthood. Brothers Anselm and Victor will leave this coming Saturday to return to Catholic University of America in Washington, DC to continue their studies. Our own students too will be returning this weekend to begin the second semester.
A number of monks are gone this week for various things. All will be returning of course in time for the second semester to begin. I myself will go to Kansas City tomorrow to spend a couple days with my brother and sister-in-law.
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