June 14, 2008  — Fr Elias Dietz was installed as tenth abbot of our monastery by Fr Damian Carr, Abbot of St. Joseph Abbey, Spencer, MA.

 


Abbots Damian, Elias, and Timothy.

The community assembled in chapter room for the installation.

Fr Elias reaffirms his profession of faith.

Fr Damian hands Fr Elias the keys and seal of the monastery.

Fr Elias takes the abbot's chair for the first time.

Abbot Timothy renews his obedience

Abbot Elias receives the obedience of each member of the community

The abbatial blessing

Bros Gerlac and Simeon presenting Fr Elias to the Archbishop

Archbishop Emeritus Kelly addresses the congregation

Archbishop Kurtz and Abbot Elias