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2 March 13, 2015
The Visitor
Local professor elected prioress of Benedictine monastery in Idaho
Journeying with Jesus
Soldier Glen Burg points to Jesus, played by Bob Theisen, after he nailed him to the cross during a dress rehearsal of the play, “Journey with Jesus to Calvary” at St. Francis of Assisi Church in St. Francis March 8.
Benedictine Sister Mary Forman was elected March 4 as the 14th prioress of the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho. Currently, she is an associate professor in monastic studies at the School of Theology at St. John’s University in Collegeville and teaches at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph. She will be installed as prioress June 13. “I am looking forward to this SISTER MARY new adventure with FORMAN the community as we explore how our future will unfold,” Sister Mary said. “I see this time as a grace-filled opportunity for the community for us to deepen our Benedictine charism and the unfolding of our vision and mission. I trust that the support and prayers of our employees, oblates and partners in ministry will carry us forward.” Sister Mary grew up in Boise, Idaho, and was employed as a pharmacist there; she entered the monastery in 1973. She was a councilor for the Federation of St. Gertrude and a past president and board member of the American Benedictine Academy.
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Official
Kylie Roerick, left, and Alex Roerick wait for their cue to enter for the start of rehearsal.
For the seventh year, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Francis, will present, “Journey with Jesus to Calvary,” written and performed by members of the parish. More than 60 parishioners are participating in this year’s production. Performances are March 25 at 7 p.m., March 27 at 7:30 p.m., March 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Palm Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m. Admission is free. A free-will offering will benefit the parish religious education programs.
Zachary Boeckermann tends to the donkey during the rehearsal.
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The Most Reverend Donald J. Kettler, Bishop of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, makes the following appointment in the Diocese of Saint Cloud effective March 1, 2015: Deacon Randall Altstadt to diaconal ministry at the Church of the Holy Cross, Butler, while continuing as deacon at the Church of Saint Henry, Perham. Given at the Chancery Saint Cloud, Minnesota February 26, 2015
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2 March 13, 2015
The Visitor
Local professor elected prioress of Benedictine monastery in Idaho
Journeying with Jesus
Soldier Glen Burg points to Jesus, played by Bob Theisen, after he nailed him to the cross during a dress rehearsal of the play, “Journey with Jesus to Calvary” at St. Francis of Assisi Church in St. Francis March 8.
Benedictine Sister Mary Forman was elected March 4 as the 14th prioress of the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho. Currently, she is an associate professor in monastic studies at the School of Theology at St. John’s University in Collegeville and teaches at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph. She will be installed as prioress June 13. “I am looking forward to this SISTER MARY new adventure with FORMAN the community as we explore how our future will unfold,” Sister Mary said. “I see this time as a grace-filled opportunity for the community for us to deepen our Benedictine charism and the unfolding of our vision and mission. I trust that the support and prayers of our employees, oblates and partners in ministry will carry us forward.” Sister Mary grew up in Boise, Idaho, and was employed as a pharmacist there; she entered the monastery in 1973. She was a councilor for the Federation of St. Gertrude and a past president and board member of the American Benedictine Academy.
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Official
Kylie Roerick, left, and Alex Roerick wait for their cue to enter for the start of rehearsal.
For the seventh year, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Francis, will present, “Journey with Jesus to Calvary,” written and performed by members of the parish. More than 60 parishioners are participating in this year’s production. Performances are March 25 at 7 p.m., March 27 at 7:30 p.m., March 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Palm Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m. Admission is free. A free-will offering will benefit the parish religious education programs.
Zachary Boeckermann tends to the donkey during the rehearsal.
The Visitor Catholic Newspaper of the Diocese of St. Cloud, MN • Since 1938
Pastoral Center Diocese of St. Cloud 305 N 7th Ave., Suite 206, St. Cloud, MN 56303 Phone: 320-251-3022 • Fax: 320-251-0424 Web: visitor.stcdio.org Email: [email protected]
The Most Reverend Donald J. Kettler, Bishop of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, makes the following appointment in the Diocese of Saint Cloud effective March 1, 2015: Deacon Randall Altstadt to diaconal ministry at the Church of the Holy Cross, Butler, while continuing as deacon at the Church of Saint Henry, Perham. Given at the Chancery Saint Cloud, Minnesota February 26, 2015
Photos by Paul Middlestaedt for The Visitor
Member Catholic Press Association
The Visitor is published biweekly by the Diocese of St. Cloud, P.O. Box 1068, St. Cloud, MN, 56302-1068. Period icals postage paid at St. Cloud, MN. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Visitor, Box 1068, St. Cloud, MN, 56302-1068. Publication of official decrees and letters under the Official heading in this newspaper is considered sufficient promulgation for the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of St. Cloud, MN. USPS 475-840
Publisher: Bishop Donald J. Kettler Editor: Joe Towalski Multimedia Reporter/Graphic Design: Dianne Towalski Copy Editors: Carol Jessen-Klixbull Nikki Rajala Reporter: Kristi Anderson Ad Manager: Rose Kruger-Fuchs 320-258-7627, [email protected] Circulation Manager: Paula Lemke
Jane M. Marrin Chancellor
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Letters to the Editor Mail: Letters, The Visitor, P.O. Box 1068, St. Cloud, MN, 56302-1068 Email: [email protected] Include name, address, phone number and parish. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
