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November 9-10, 2007 Saint John's at 150 Closing Celebration
Join us again in Collegeville at 3:00pm to conclude the observance of the Sesquicentennial and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first day of class at Saint John’s on November 10,  1857.  Social begins at 3:00 pm, the program is at 4:00 pm and Mass will be at 5:00 pm.

Historical Vignettes from Saint Benedict's and Saint John's

Celebrating and reflecting on our journey:  A lot has happened since five Benedictine monks arrived in the St. Cloud area in 1856 and six Benedictine sisters in 1857. 

During the Sesquicentennial Celebration of Saint Benedict's Monastery and Saint John's Abbey and University, we will bring you, periodically,  "historical vignettes" to highlight some of the wonderful stories and people who are part of these communities.

This week's historical vignette: 
On the sense of vocation, immediate or delayed

Previous  vignettes:

On staying and leaving
Gentle obedience
Common sense at Saint John's and Saint Benedict's
Trees ("I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as...")
Overcoming a Two-Class System
Sacred Spaces-New and renovated
The end of the 19th century—A period of almost breathless activity in both communities
Adapting to new settings and new responsibilities
No pie at Saint John's, but motherly solicitude at Saint Benedict's
Stable and Adaptable...A spirituality for the long haul
Prioress and Abbot display quick, nimble thinking




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