People
Who we Are
In Chapter 53:1 of the Rule of Saint Benedict, he writes: “All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: ‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me’ (Matt 25:35).” At Saint Vincent Seminary, our faculty members, administrators and support staff members take this to heart. The quote is even inscribed in glass, along with the Benedictine medal, above the door on the porch of Leander Hall, one of our Seminary residence halls. Get to know our faculty and staff members and the people who work at Saint Vincent Seminary by navigating the links at left.
Administration
Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B.
Archabbot, Chancellor, Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, (2020- )
Very Rev. Edward Mazich, O.S.B.
Rector, Director of Liturgy, Professor of Sacred Scripture, Systematic Theology, and Biblical Languages B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Saint Vincent Seminary; S.S.L., Pontifical Biblical Institute,
Rev. John-Mary Tompkins, O.S.B.
Vice Rector, Director of Human Formation, Instructor of Pastoral Theology B.S., West Point Academy; M.A., M. Div., Saint Vincent Seminary, 2010-
Rev. Nathanael Polinski, O.S.B.
Academic Dean, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture B.S., M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh; M.Div., Saint Vincent Seminary; S.T.D., Catholic University of America. 2018-
Rev. Isaac Haywiser, O.S.B.
Director of Strategic Initiatives Formation. B.A., Saint Vincent College; M.Div., Saint Vincent Seminary; M.S., Drexel University; M.S., Villanova University. 2023-
Rev. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.
Director of Spiritual Formation, Director of the Institute for Ministry Formation, Director of Alumni B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., Penn State University; M.Div., M.A., Saint Vincent Seminary,
Br. Hugh Lester, O.S.B.
Financial Analyst B.S., Fordham University; M.S., Appalachian State University; M.A., Saint Vincent Seminary. 1999-
Mrs. Kim Metzgar
Managing Director of Communications Managing Director of Magazine Publications B.A., Seton Hill University; M.A., Seton Hill University, 1997-
Dr. Lawrence Sutton
Director of Pre-Theology Formation B.A., Edinboro State College; M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; post-doctorate certificate, Duquesne University. 2013-
Regular Faculty
Very Rev. Edward Mazich, O.S.B.
Rector, Director of Liturgy, Professor of Sacred Scripture, Systematic Theology, and Biblical Languages B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Saint Vincent Seminary; S.S.L., Pontifical Biblical Institute,
Rev. Thomas Acklin, O.S.B.
Professor of Theology B.A., M.A., Duquesne University; M.Div., Saint Vincent Seminary; S.T.D., Ph.D., the Catholic University of Louvain; Graduate, Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Institute. 1982-
Rev. Msgr. Michael Becker
Assistant Professor of Homiletics B.A., M.Div., Pontifical College Josephinum; D. Min., Aquinas Institute of Theology. 1987-2002, 2010-
Rev. Patrick Cronauer, O.S.B.
Professor of Sacred Scripture and Biblical Languages B.A., Assumption College; M. Div., Th. M., Weston School of Theology; S.S.L., Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome; Graduate Studies:
Br. Elliott Maloney, O.S.B.
Professor of New Testament and Biblical Languages B.A., Saint Vincent College; S.T.L., Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm, Rome; Ph.D., Fordham University. 1976-
Rev. Justin Matro, O.S.B.
Assistant Professor of Spiritual Theology, Past Rector B.A., Seton Hall University; M.A., M.Div., Saint Vincent Seminary; M.A., Duquesne University; S.T.D., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. 1993-
Dr. Helene Paharik
Associate Professor of Theology, B.A., Seton Hill University; M.A., Saint Vincent Seminary; Ph.D., University of Fribourg. 2018-
Rev. Nathanael Polinski, O.S.B.
Academic Dean, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture B.S., M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh; M.Div., Saint Vincent Seminary; S.T.D., Catholic University of America. 2018-
Dr. Lawrence Sutton
Director of Pre-Theology Formation B.A., Edinboro State College; M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; post-doctorate certificate, Duquesne University. 2013-
Rev. John-Mary Tompkins, O.S.B.
Vice Rector, Director of Human Formation, Instructor of Pastoral Theology B.S., West Point Academy; M.A., M. Div., Saint Vincent Seminary, 2010-
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Kathleen Borres
Associate Professor of Systematic and Biblical Theology B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.B.A., Plymouth State College/University System of New Hampshire; M.A. Liturgy, Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D.,
Dr. Robert Bufalini
Academic Tutor and Lecturer in the Integrated Language Studies Program B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Columbia University; M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Univ.
Rev. Kevin Dominik
Lecturer in Diocesan Priestly Spirituality B.R.E., St. Mary’s, Orchard Lake; M. Div., Saint Vincent Seminary. 2015-
Rev. Cassian Edwards, O.S.B.
Lecturer in Liturgy B.A., Holy Cross College; M. Div., Saint Vincent Seminary; M.A., S.T.L., University of Saint Mary of the Lake. 2024-
Rev. James R. Gretz
Lecturer in Liturgy B.A., Duquesne University; M.Div., Saint Vincent Seminary; M.T.S., Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology; D.Min., Saint Mary Seminary. 2024-
Rev. John Paul Heiser, O.S.B.
Lecturer in Canon Law B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.Div., Saint Vincent Seminary; S.T.B., Pontifical Atheneum of Sant’ Anselmo; Ph.D. Cand., The Catholic University of America.
Br. Bruno Heisey, O.S.B.
Lecturer in Church History B.A., Dickinson College; M.A., Saint Vincent Seminary; M.Phil, University of Cambridge. 2007-
Rev. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.
Director of Spiritual Formation, Director of the Institute for Ministry Formation, Director of Alumni B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., Penn State University; M.Div., M.A., Saint Vincent Seminary,
Rev. Francis Jin, O.S.B.
Lecturer in Moral Theology B.E.E., Xi’an Jiaotong University; M.A., M.Div., Saint Vincent Seminary; S.T.B., Pontifical Atheneum of Sant’ Anselmo; S.T.L., Boston College. 2024-
Dr. Jessica Jones
Assistant Professor of Philosophy B.A., University of Dallas; M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University of America. 2021-
Rev. Christiaan Kappes
Lecturer in Sacred Liturgy and Sacramental Theology B.A., Seton Hall University; S.T.B., Ph.L., Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum); S.L.L., S.L.D., Pontifical Athenaeum of
Father Rene Kollar, O.S.B.
B.A., Saint Vincent College; M. Div., Saint Vincent Seminary; M.A., University of Maryland; Ph.D., University of Maryland.
Dr. Michael Krom
Associate Professor in Philosophy B.A., Saint Mary’s College of California; M.A., Boston College; Ph.D., Emory University. 2013-
Very Rev. Thomas Kunz
Lecturer in Pastoral Studies B.B.A., Loyola University Maryland; S.T.B., S.T.L., Pontifical Gregorian University; J.C.D., Pontifical University of Saint Thomas. 2024-
Dr. Lisa Martinelli
Lecturer in Moral Theology B.A., J.D., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., Ph.D., Duquesne University. 2024-
Dr. Eric Mohr
Assistant Professor in Philosophy B.A., Franciscan University; M.A., Ph.D., Duquesne University, 2014-
Msgr. Raymond Riffle
Lecturer in Pastoral Theology B.A., St. Pius X Seminary; M. Div., Saint Vincent Seminary; M.A., Duquesne University; M.P.A., M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh. 1998-
Dr. Juan Carlos Rivas
Spanish B.A., University of California; M.A., University of California; Ph.D., University of Arizona. 2017-
Rev. Làszlò T. Simon, O.S.B.
Lecturer in Sacred Scripture Archabbey of Pannonhalma, Hungary, Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Athenaeum of Sant’Anselmo, Rome, Italy, and editor of Studia Anselmiana.
Dr. Michel Therrien
Lecturer in Moral Theology B.A., Gonzaga University; M.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville; S.T.L., S.T.D., University of Fribourg. 2005-2012, 2024-
Dr. Carl Vater
Associate Professor of Philosophy B.A. Saint Vincent College; M.A., Villanova University; M.A. Catholic University of America; Ph.D., Catholic University of Ameria. 2021-
Faculty Emeritus
Br. David Kelly, O.S.B.
Director of Libraries, Assistant Professor of Canon Law B.S., Saint Joseph University; M.A., Providence College; M.A., Georgetown University; B.C.L., M.C.L., University of Ottawa; J.C.B., J.C.L.,
Rev. Emmanuel Afunugo
Assistant Professor of Moral Theology M. Div., Kenrick Theological Seminary; J.C.L., University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Rome; S.T.L., The Catholic University of America; S.T.D., Pontifical
Father Warren Murrman, O.S.B.
B. A. from Saint Vincent College and M.A. from Saint Vincent Seminary. He received a Doctor of Sacred Theology degree from the University of Munich
Fr. Chrysostom Schlimm, O.S.B.
B.A. from Saint Vincent College; M.Div. from Saint Vincent Seminary; M.A. from the Catholic University of America; MLS from the University of Pittsburgh, School
Support Staff
Boards
Board of Directors
- Mr. Arthur J. Rooney II, Chair, Team President and Co-Owner, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Rev. Joseph M. Adams, O.S.B., Subprior, Saint Vincent Archabbey
- Rt. Rev. Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B. , Archabbot and Chancellor, Saint Vincent Archabbey, College and Seminary
- Gregory A. Bisignani, M.D., Excela Health / Westmoreland Hospital
- Ms. Bibiana Boerio, Former Interim President, Seton Hill University, CFO Ford Motor Credit (Retired)
- Ms. Jolene Bogner, Global Product Owner and Sr. Business Analyst, Mettler Toledo, Inc.
- Rev. Jude W. Brady, O.S.B., Director of Pastoral Formation, Saint Vincent Seminary
- Ms. Amanda Cecconi, Founder, Managing Partner, Punching Nun Group
- Robert J. Clemens, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, Kennametal Inc. (Retired)
- Kimberly M. Colonna, Esq., McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
- Rev. Thomas P. Curry, O.S.B., Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish
- Mr. Richard A. DiClaudio, Principal and CEO, Energy Innovation Center Institute
- David A. Dzombak, Ph.D., Hamerschlag University Professor and Department Head, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
- Mr. Ramon Foster, Sports Journalist and Commentator, NFL Player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, (Retired)
- Ms. Tiffany Gilbert, Founder/Executive Director, East Liberty Women’s Care Center
- Mr. Paul P. Giunto, Executive Vice President, RPA Insurance Services, LLC (Retired)
- Mr. John J. Hans, CEO, Imagine! (Retired)
- Rev. Isaac P. Haywiser, O.S.B., Assistant Director, Archabbey Health Care
- Very Rev. Earl J. Henry, O.S.B., President, Wimmer Corporation, Saint Vincent Archabbey
- Timothy Q. Hudak, Esq., CEO, Eckert Seamans
- Mr. Edward Kilkeary, Jr., President and CEO, L.J. Aviation
- Most Rev. Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L., Bishop, Diocese of Greensburg
- Rev. Matthew T. Laffey, O.S.B., Director of Campus Ministry, Penn State University
- Mr. John M. Lally, Lally & Co., LLC, CPAs and Business Advisors
- Rev. Matthew Lambert, O.S.B., Graduate Student, Benediktinerabtei Stift Neuberg
- Mr. Ivan Lamourt, Psy.D., Sr. Associate Headmaster, Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School
- Rev. Dominic Leo, O.S.B., Director of Alumni, Saint Vincent College
- Mr. Ralph H. Liberatore, Owner, Three Rivers Orthopaedic and Spine Products, Inc.
- Very Rev. Killian Loch, O.S.B., Prior, Saint Vincent Archabbey
- Very Rev. Edward M. Mazich, O.S.B., Rector, Saint Vincent Seminary
- David R. McGonigle, Esq., Partner, K&L Gates
- Rev. Warren D. Murrman, O.S.B., Professor of Theology and Liturgy, Saint Vincent Seminary
- Mr. Troy A. Ovitsky, Managing Director, Wells Fargo
- Mr. Robert F. Pusateri, Executive Vice President, Energy Sales & Transportation Services of CONSOL Energy (Retired)
- Carlonda R. Reilly, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Kennametal Inc.
- Mr. Mark Rossi, Senior Managing Director, Cornerstone Equity Investors
- Mr. Paul A. Seaman, Co-owner, JASPAR LLC
- David M. Siwicki, M.D., Co-founder, President, Dominion Diagnostics
- Kiron K. Skinner, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
- Mr. John N. Stevens Jr., Director, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey (Retired)
- Rev. Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Ph.D., President, Saint Vincent College
- Mr. William R. Thomas, Executive Director of Advisory Services, Ernst and Young, LLP
- Rev. Frank E. Ziemkiewicz, O.S.B., Headmaster, Benedictine Military School
- Most Rev. David A. Zubik, Bishop. Diocese of Pittsburgh
Board of Incorporators
- Rt. Rev. Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B.
- Rev. Philip Kanfush, O.S.B., Procurator
- Br. David Kelly, O.S.B.
- Rev. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.
- Rev. Shawn Matthew Anderson, O.S.B.
- Rev. Michael Antonacci, O.S.B.
- Br. Albert Gahr, O.S.B.
Board of Regents
- Most Rev. David A. Zubik, D.D., Chairman, Bishop, Diocese of Pittsburgh
- Rt. Rev. Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B., Chancellor, Saint Vincent Seminary
- Very Rev. Edward Mazich, O.S.B., Rector, Saint Vincent Seminary
- The Most Rev. Mark A. Eckman, Bishop-elect, Diocese of Pittsburgh
- The Most Rev. John C. Iffert, Bishop, Diocese of Covington
- The Most Rev. Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L., Bishop, Diocese of Greensburg
- The Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L., Bishop, Diocese of Erie
- Mr. Richard A. DiClaudio, CEO Blue Tip Energy, L.L.C.
- Ms. Mary Jo Dressel, COO for Human Resources, BNY Mellon, retired
- Hon. Maureen E. Lally-Green
- John C. Marous III, Technology executive
- Dr. Linda Lee Ritzer, D.Min., Secretary for Parish Services, Diocese of Pittsburgh
Rector’s Council/Formation Faculty
- Very Rev. Edward Mazich, O.S.B., Rector
- Rev. John-Mary Tompkins, O.S.B., Vice Rector, Director of Human Formation
- Rev. Nathanael Polinski, O.S.B., Academic Dean
- Rev. Jude Brady, O.S.B., Director of Pastoral Formation
- Rev. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., Director of Spiritual Formation
- Dcn. Lawrence Sutton, Ph.D., Director of Pre-Theologian Formation
Alumni Bishops & Abbots
Bishop Edward M. Lohse
Bishop of Kalamazoo (2023-present) Administrator, Diocese of Steubenville (2024-present) Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul J. Bradley, 77, and appointed Monsignor Edward
Bishop Mark A. Eckman
(2022-2025) Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh (2025-present) Bishop of Pittsburgh Bishop Mark A. Eckman, M. Div., was appointed as an auxiliary bishop of Pittsburgh on November
Most Rev. Larry J. Kulick
Bishop of Greensburg (2021-present) Bishop Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L., was appointed the sixth Bishop of Greensburg by our Holy Father, Pope Francis, Dec. 18, 2020.
Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico
Bishop of Erie (Seminary 1976) Bishop Lawrence Thomas Persico was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1950. He is the son of the late
Most Rev. Rene H. Gracida
Auxiliary Bishop of Miami, Florida (1971-1975); Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida (1975-1983); Bishop of Corpus Christi, Texas (1983-1997) René Henry Gracida (born June 9, 1923) is
Most Rev. William J. Winter
Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh (1988-2005) William Joseph Winter (born May 20, 1930) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as an
His Eminence George Mundelein
Cardinal Archbishop of Chicago, Illinois (1915-1939) George Mundelein was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan to Francis and Mary (née Goetz) Mundelein. One
Most Rev. Anthony Bosco
Bishop of Greensburg (1987-2004) Installed as the third bishop of Greensburg, June 30, 1987, Bishop Anthony G. Bosco served the church as a bishop for more
Most Rev. Hugh C. Boyle
Bishop of Pittsbugh (1921-1950) Hugh Charles Boyle (October 8, 1873 – December 22, 1950) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served
Most Rev. J.F. Regis Canevin
Bishop of Pittsburgh (1903-1921) John Francis Regis Canevin (June 5, 1853 – March 22, 1927) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served
Most Rev. William Connare
Bishop of Greensburg (1960-1987) On May 4, 1960, Bishop William G. Connare, a Pittsburgh native, was consecrated and installed as the second bishop of the
Most Rev. Joseph B. Cotter
Bishop of Winona, Minnesota (1889-1909) Joseph Bernard Cotter (November 19, 1844 – June 27, 1909) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He
Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo
Bishop of Harrisburg (1989-2004) Nicholas Carmen Dattilo (March 8, 1932 – March 5, 2004) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served
Most Rev. Louis M. Fink, O.S.B.
Bishop of Leavenworth, Kansas (1871-1904) Louis Mary Fink, O.S.B., (July 12, 1834 – March 17, 1904) was a German-born Benedictine monk and prelate of the
Most Rev. Norbert Gaughan
Auxiliary Bishop of Greensburg (1975-1984); Bishop of Gary, Indiana (1984-1996) Bishop Norbert F. Gaughan, the only auxiliary bishop to serve the Diocese of Greensburg, was
Most Rev. Leo Haid, O.S.B.
Vicar Apostolic of North Carolina and Abbot Nullius of Belmont Abbey, North Carolina (1888-1924) Leo Haid O.S.B. (July 15, 1849 – July 24, 1924) was
Most Rev. Edward G. Hettinger
Auxiliary Bishop of Columbus, Ohio (1941-1977) Edward Gerard Hettinger (October 14, 1902 – December 28, 1996) was a bishop of the Catholic Church in the
Most Rev. John B. McDowell
Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh (1966-1996) John Bernard McDowell (July 17, 1921 – February 25, 2010) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who
Most Rev. James A. McFaul
Bishop of Trenton, New Jersey (1894-1917) James Augustine McFaul (June 6, 1850 – June 16, 1917) was an Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Most Rev. Joseph B. Rademacher
Bishop of Fort Wayne, Indiana (1883-1900) Joseph Rademacher (December 3, 1840 – June 12, 1900) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He
Most Rev. Michael J. Ready
Bishop of Columbus, Ohio (1945-1957) Michael Joseph Ready was born April 9, 1893, in New Haven, Connecticut, the second youngest of 14 children. His father,
Most Rev. Joseph B. Schrembs
Bishop of Cleveland, Ohio (1911-1945) Joseph Schrembs (March 12, 1866 – November 2, 1945) was a German-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served
Most Rev. Rupert Seidenbusch, O.S.B.
First Abbot of Saint John’s Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota and Bishop of Saint Cloud, Minnesota (1875-1895) Rupert Seidenbusch O.S.B. (October 13, 1830 – June 3, 1895)
Most Rev. James A. Trobec
Bishop of Saint Cloud, Minnesota (1897-1921) James Trobec (July 10, 1838 – December 14, 1921) was a Slovenian-born American prelate of the Catholic Church. He
Most Rev. John Ambrose Watterson
Bishop of Columbus, Ohio (1880-1899) John A. Watterson was born in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, on May 27, 1844. He was the sixth of eleven children of
Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B.
Archabbot, Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, (2020-present) Archabbot Martin R. Bartel, O.S.B., was elected archabbot of Saint Vincent Archabbey on June 23, 2020. In his
Archabbot Egbert Donovan, O.S.B.
Archabbot, Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Pennsylvania (1967-1979) Retired Saint Vincent Archabbot Egbert H. Donovan, O.S.B., died Thursday, September 17, 1998, at Saint Vincent Archabbey after
Archabbot Boniface Krug, O.S.B.
Archabbot, Montecassino, Italy (1897-1909) Boniface Krug, formerly of Saint Vincent Archabbey, Beatty, Pa., and Abbot of the Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino, province of Caserta,
Archabbot Leopold Krul, O.S.B.
Archabbot, Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Pennsylvania (1979-1983) A native of Pittsburgh, Leopold Joseph Krul had arrived at Saint Vincent in 1931 as a boy of
Archabbot Paul R. Maher, O.S.B.
Archabbot, Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Pennsylvania (1983-1990) Archabbot Paul R. Maher, O.S.B., the tenth Archabbot of Saint Vincent Archabbey, died Thursday, June 29, 2017. He
Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.
Archabbot, Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, (1990-2020) Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., served as the eleventh Archabbot of Saint Vincent Archabbey from 1991 to 2020.
Archabbot Denis Strittmatter, O.S.B.
Archabbot, Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Pennsylvania (1949-1963) A native of Hastings, Pennsylvania, fifty-three-year-old Denis Omer Strittmatter had come to Saint Vincent as a boy of
Most Rev. Rembert Weakland, O.S.B.
Archabbot, Saint Vincent Archabbey (1963-1967); Abbot Primate (1967-1977); Archbishop of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1977-2002) Most Reverend Rembert George Weakland, O.S.B., retired Archbishop of Milwaukee, died on
Abbot Cyprian Bradley, O.S.B.
Abbot Holy Cross Abbey, Cañon City, Colorado (1926-1930) Abbot Cyprian Bradley, O.S.B., was the first abbot of Holy Cross Abbey. Holy Cross was a foundation
Abbot Isaac Camacho, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Leo Abbey, 2007-present The Benedictine Monks of Saint Leo Abbey, Saint Leo, Florida, elected Father Isaac Camacho, O.S.B. as the Sixth Abbot of
Abbot Bertrand Dolan, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Anselm Abbey, Manchester, New Hampshire (1927-1968) Abbot Bertrand Dolan, O.S.B., was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on June 9, 1886. He professed vows as
Abbot Alexius Edelbrock, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint John’s Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota (1875-1889) President of the American Cassinese Congregation Anton Edelbrock was born in Westphalia in 1843. The family emigrated to
Abbot Peter Engel, O.S.B.
Abbot of Saint John’s Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota (1895-1901) Peter Engel was the son of German immigrants from Bausendorf in the Eifel. He was born in
Abbot Ernest Helmstetter, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Mary’s Abbey, Newark, New Jersey (1910-1937) Abbot President of the American-Cassinensian Benedictine Congregation (1914-1929) Ernest Helmstetter, given the name Joseph, was born on
Abbot Corbinian Hofmeister, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Michael’s Abbey, Metten, Germany (1929-1966) Corbinian Hofmeister, given the name Alexander, was born on February 26, 1891 as the youngest of the nine
Abbot Vincent Huber, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Bede’s Abbey, Peru, Illinois (1910-1941) The first abbot of St. Bede Abbey was born on May 10, 1855, in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania, the first
Abbot Nepomucene Jaeger, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Procopius Abbey, Lisle, Illinois (1894-1924) John Nepomucene Jaeger was born in Bohemia and immigrated to the United States of America with his family
Abbot Valentine Kohlbeck, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Procopius Abbey, Lisle, Illinois (1919-1937) Born in Friedrichsthal, Bohemia, on February 17, 1864, Andrew Kohlbeck had his earliest education in German, at the
Abbot Cuthbert McDonald, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, Kansas (1943-1962) Abbot Cuthbert was the third abbot of Saint Benedict’s Abbey. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, and came
Abbot Benedict Menges, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Bernard’s Abbey, Cullman, Alabama (1891-1904) Just four years after German-speaking monks from Pennsylvania arrived in Cullman, Alabama, in 1887, Saint Bernard Abbey was
Abbot Charles Mohr, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Leo Abbey, Florida (1902-1931) Charles Henry Mohr was born on January 24, 1863 in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of Rhine-Prussian immigrants. His father
Abbot Procopius Neuzil, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Procopius Abbey, Lisle, Illinois (1937-1946) The Neuzil family emigrated from southern Bohemia to the United States and settled in northeastern Iowa and began
Abbot Patrick O’Brien, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Mary’s Abbey, Newark, New Jersey (1937-1967) Patrick O’Brien, given the name Edward Raphael, was born on October 29, 1885 in Manchester, New Hampshire,
Abbot Hilary Pfrängle, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Mary’s Abbey, Newark, New Jersey (1886-1909) Hilary Pfrangle entered Saint Vincent in 1858, studied theology in Rome from 1866 to 1870 and received
Abbot Leonard Schwinn, O.S.B.
Abbot, Holy Cross Abbey, Cañon City, Colorado (1937-1976) Abbot Leonard Schwinn was nominated as second abbot of Holy Cross Abbey in 1937 and blessed on
Abbot Boniface Seng, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Bernard’s Abbey, Cullman, Alabama (1939-1957) Boniface Seng, O.S.B., was a native of Chicago and received his early training at Saint Joseph’s parochial school
Abbot Lawrence Vohs, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Bede Abbey, Peru, Illinois (1942-1968) The third abbot of Saint Bede Abbey was born in LaSalle, Illinois, on September 10, 1900, and was
Abbot Justus Wirth, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Bede’s Abbey, Peru, Illinois (1926-1942) Saint Bede Abbey was a foundation of Saint Vincent in Illinois that resulted from Saint Vincent’s efforts to
Abbot Innocent Wolf, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, Kansas (1876-1921)Abbot President of the American-Cassinensian Benedictine Congregation (1896-1902) Innocent Wolf, baptized name Thomas Friedrich Wilhelm , was born on
Abbot James Zilliox, O.S.B.
Abbot, Saint Mary’s Abbey, Newark, New Jersey (1885-1886) James Zilliox was born in Newark in 1849 and baptized in St. Mary’s Church. He attended Saint