Filipino Norbertine Priest Elected New Abbot of St. Michael’s Abbey in California
The thriving monastic community in Southern California has named Father John Caronan as its third abbot.
The thriving monastic community in Southern California has named Father John Caronan as its third abbot.
A new English translation of Father Dominique-Marie Dauzet’s biography traces the dramatic life of the founder of the Norbertines.
Living liturgically is a hallmark of Norbertine religious life.
Nobertine Father Augustine Puchner, the community’s new prior, said the new priory and institute represent the fruition of an almost-20-year vision for the growing community.
Pat Cross’ political and pro-life drawing gives way to community life.
“I was there to introduce them to the person of Jesus Christ,” says Norbertine Father Leo Celano
Pope Francis recalled that St. Norbert questioned the Church’s alignment with worldly powers and decided to abandon courtly life.
“If abortion is indeed murder, then we are compelled, if not impelled from within, to do whatsoever we can to stop this Holocaust.”
The Southern California Norbertines, who are known for their piety and orthodoxy, will soon have a new, larger abbey to accommodate their growing community.
Fatherhood, motherhood, pro-life, pro baseball, construction projects, COVID-19 and Anglican Use are all addressed by Father Alan Benander, O. Praem.
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