Abbot General Handgrätinger, O. Praem.,
and
Abbot Gary Neville, O. Praem.,
at Old St. Joseph Church, De Pere.
Abbot General Thomas Handgrätinger recently visited St. Norbert Abbey and St. Norbert College in preparation for the Order’s general chapter, to be hosted by the Abbey, from July 22 – August 4, 2012. Delegates from all Norbertine abbeys, priories, and houses around the world will gather in dialogue, consider proposals and assess their common life. It is only the second time in the history of the Order that the conference will be held in the United States. (In 1976 the general chapter also was held at St. Norbert Abbey.) Fr. Dane Radecki, secretary to the general chapter, is coordinating the 14 day event with most meetings to be held at St. Norbert College. Representatives of the Norbertine Sisters and lay associates also have been invited to attend.
There are approximately 1400 members of the Norbertine Order living in 23 countries around the world including: South Africa, India, Australia, France, Czech Republic, Great Britain, and Brazil.
The theme of the General Chapter is Day of Pentecost (The Holy Spirit energizing the Order for its future.)
The Compass recently published an article about the visit and the general chapter. Click here to read more.
Dr. Kevin Quinn interviewing Abbot General Thomas Handgrätinger, O. Praem.,
for the "Conversations from St. Norbert" television show.
Abbot General Handgrätinger, O. Praem., and Abbot Gary Neville, O. Praem.,
at Old St. Joseph Church, De Pere. |
