September 23, 2016
Reception for Abbot Gregory
On Wednesday evening the monks had a reception and banquet in honor of Abbot Gregory. It was a time to gather as a monastic community as say “thank you” to Abbot Gregory for almost 20 years of service as abbot, as he soon departs for Rome, Italy to begin serving as Abbot Primate.
During the evening banquet, Archbishop Jerome presented Abbot Gregory with a pectoral cross he had received from Pope Benedict XVI during an ad limina visit in 2012. The pectoral cross is based on the crucifixion scene in the monastery church of S. Anselmo in Rome where Abbot Gregory will serve as Abbot Primate.
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- Fr. Roger and Abbot Gregory.
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- Archbishop Jerome and Fr. Quentin.
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- Fr. Allan and Fr. Peter.
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- Fr. Sebastian and Fr. Roger.
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- Fr. Joel and Fr. Xavier.
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- Abbot Gregory and Br. Thomas.
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- Fr. Allan and Br. Justin.
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- Fr. Norbert and Br. David.
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- Br. Bernard and Fr. Martin.
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- Fr. John Rini and Fr. Xavier.
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- Fr. Guerric.
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- Fr. Daniel and Br. Anselm.
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- Fr. Daniel offers a toast at the head table in honor of Abbot Gregory and his service to Conception Abbey.
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- Archbishop Jerome presents Abbot Gregory with a pectoral cross that he had received from Pope Benedict during an ad limina visit in 2012.
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- The pectoral cross is based on the crucifixion scene in the monastery church of S. Anselmo in Rome where Abbot Gregory will be serving as Abbot Primate.
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