The 35th Annual Appeal sponsored by St.
Bernard Abbey and School officially opened with the new fiscal year which began
in July 2014. During the month of
November, St. Bernard alumni, friends and benefactors receive an official
letter from the Office of Development asking for their support of this year’s
appeal.
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| Abbot Victor Clark |
This year’s appeal is dedicated to Abbot Victor Clark
(ret) who is celebrating his 65th anniversary as a monk and his 60th
anniversary as a priest this year. “Our
abbey is also celebrating its 123rd anniversary since its founding
this year,” said Fr. Marcus Voss, Director of Development. “Since Abbot Victor has been a member of this
community for over half its existence, to dedicate this year’s appeal in his honor
just seemed the right thing to do.”
Abbot Victor’s journey began in 1949 when he took his
first vows before Abbot Boniface Seng.
During his years as a monk he has been a teacher, dorm director, dean,
department head, business manager, pastor and Abbot. He continues to serve daily and is the senior
monk of the thirty-five monks who form the membership of St. Bernard Abbey
today.
“The Annual Appeal is an invitation to join Abbot Victor
and so many others and play a vital role in the overall wellbeing of St.
Bernard Abbey and School,” Fr. Marcus continued. “Part of the firm foundation of our financial
house, depends upon those who support us.”
“I am grateful to everyone who supports us and especially
this annual appeal,” said Fr. Marcus. “Their tax-deductible donation is another
manifestation of God’s blessing on the dedication and work of monks like Abbot
Victor.”
The 35th Annual Appeal assists St. Bernard in meeting the
fiscal obligations that are necessary as part of the day-to-day operations of
the school and the community. To support
the work at St. Bernard, donations may be made by mail or online at www.stbernardprep.com by clicking the
donate button.
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