Prior to 1987 I lived most of my life in western Oregon. I joined the monastic community at Mt. Angel in 1954 and after ordination in 1960 pursued additional studies in theology at the University of Ottawa, Canada.
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I was born in Lakeview, OR, and lived in Baker and Grant counties before moving to Eugene, OR, where I attended grade school. I entered Mt. Angel Abbey in 1960 and was ordained to priestly service in 1966. I did most of my subsequent graduate work in philosophy and theology at The Catholic University of America and Sant' Anselmo in Rome. I now spend most of the spring and fall semesters at St. Paul's Student center at Boise State University.
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Br. Jose was born in the Basque country of Spain in 1946. He emigrated to southern Idaho to work as sheep rancher. He joined the monastery in 1990. Two days a week he volunteers at St. Jeromeís Parish in Jerome, ID, where he uses his command of Spanish to assist Hispanics with immigration and tax matters.
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Just before Thanksgiving, 2003, the monastic community welcomed Fr. Kenneth Hein into their midst. Fr. Kenneth came to the Monastery of the Ascension in November, 2003, from Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City, Colorado, which is closing because of lack of personnel and vocations. He is a native of the Intermountain West and wished to be part of a Benedictine Community in this region.
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I entered the monastery at Mt. Angel in 1954 and was ordained a priest in 1960. Meeting and working with people from different backgrounds and professions have enriched my life. I have many interests ranging from music and mathematics to sports and wilderness experience.
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Fr. Meinrad was born April 3, 1937, in Mt. Angel, OR. His father, an immigrant from Switzerland, had gone first to St. Gertrude's in Cottonwood, but then went to Mount Angel Abbey where he worked at their printing press. Fr. Meinard was professed a monk at that abbey on September 8, 1958, and ordained a priest on May 7, 1964.
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I was born in 1941, and monastic life is a second vocation for me. I entered the monastery after many years in secular life. I have been married and have one son. I thought as a teenager I might have a vocation, but never really went for it. I work in the business office and on the grounds.
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I am currently guestmaster at the Monastery of the Ascension. I came here in 1997. I had joined Mt. Angel Abbey in Oregon in 1957 and was ordained a priest in 1964. I studied theology at Mt. Angel Seminary, in Rome at Sant' Anselmo during the Second Vatican Council, and at St. Paul's in Ottawa, Canada.
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Br. Sylvester was born in Greencreek, ID, on March 13,1945. He is one of 8 children. He became a monk in 1966, and is the only member of the Monastery of the Ascension to have been connected with it from its beginnings.
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I came to monastic living recently and in mid-life. I made my final monatsic vows in 2004. I grew up in North Carolina and Kentucky, then graduated from Oberlin College, OH, in 1973. I coordinate Centering Prayer retreats at the monastery.
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Richard is a fifth-generation native Idahoan who's large family help settle Idaho starting in the 1860's. After attending Boise High School, Rick moved to the Sun Valley/Ketchum area and began a drywall/plaster business. As a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, and participating in the RCIA program and Adult Education Program for four years and becoming an avid student of Scripture and Theology, he was Baptized in Hailey by Fr. John Morgan.
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