Vatican’s Ruling May Affect Local Policies
(SC Times) Vatican concerns about specific elements of the U.S. bishops’ sexual-abuse plan potentially could undo some of the recent actions St. Cloud Bishop John Kinney and St. John’s Abbot John...
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Sister Nancy Bauer’s Reflection
“An anniversary is a time to recall the past and celebrate whatever merits celebrating and reconcile whatever needs reconciling. But more importantly, it is a time to turn toward the future… At this...
View ArticleRetired Superior Priest Suspended
“Right now, all we know is that maybe something happened, and maybe it involved a minor,” Lyons said. “Bishop [Peter] Christensen has made it clear that any time a situation comes to his attention...
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St. Ben’s Susan Sink Regarding Women Priests
Today I went to a community Mass presided over by a Roman Catholic woman priest. These are women ordained as priests by male bishops or by women priests who were ordained by male bishops or,...
View ArticleThe Sisters from St. Ben’s
A partial list of nuns from Saint Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota (USA). Sister Thomasella Abernathy, OSB Sister Colma Adelmann, OSB Sister Anselmina Ademmer, OSB Sister Constance...
View ArticleSaint Benedict’s Monastery (Wikipedia)
Saint Benedict’s Monastery is a monastery of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict, in St. Joseph, Minnesota. The Sisters trace their roots to Saint Walburg Abbey in Eichstätt, in the Kingdom of...
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Sister Anne Marie Biermaier Made Aware of Allegations
On April 18, 2011, Sister Anne Marie Biermaier, O.S.B. from Saint Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota (USA) was contacted via telephone by Patrick Marker regarding allegations of misconduct...
View ArticleEmail to Incoming Prioress and Others
On Wednesday, I learned that the “issue” was being discussed at the monastery and that “they” were “deciding what to do.” I passed this information along to the victim. Email to Incoming Prioress and...
View ArticleSt. Benedict’s Monastery Responds to Allegations
“It is clear from what he printed in the e-mail that the allegation is one of sexual misconduct with a minor. The Sister denies having any sexual contact with a minor.” – Sister Nancy Bauer, OSB...
View ArticleRegarding Sister Anne Marie Biermaier
Parish Faith Formation Assessment and Planning Tool By Jeffrey Kaster, Anne Marie Biermaier (1999) Ann Marie Biermaier, OSB, St. Joseph, Minnesota, teaches in the Education Department at the College of...
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Statement from Sister Biermaier’s Alleged Victim
I was afraid to tell my parents or anyone else about this until now. I was so ashamed of what happened with Sr. Ann Marie and felt like it was my fault. I still kind of feel that way. I think more...
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Biermaier Removes Facebook Page
Sister Anne Marie Biermaier’s Facebook profile has been pulled. Sister Anne Marie Biermaier’s Facebook was located Here. Sister Anne Marie joins credibly accused St. John’s Abbey monks Br. Isaac...
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