Abbey of the Genesee 19 - Hermit Hunt
February 21 Dom. John Eudes Bamberger, O.C.S.O., 1926-2020
On August 24, 2001, Fr. John Eudes celebrated his 75th birthday. In accord with the Constitutions of the Order, he submitted his letter of resignation to the Abbot General. His resignation was accepted by the Abbot General, with the consent of his Council, on 4 September. His resignation is effective as of 14 September 2001.
After his retirement, Later he was named Superior ad nutum of Guimaras (Philippines) which he served from 2001 until 2002. He also served as Editor of Cistercian publications. For a period of time, Dom John Eudes lived the life of a hermit at the monastery while continuing to teach and work in the community. As his health needs increased, he took up residence in the abbey infirmary. He regularly participated in community prayer and liturgy.
He passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. www.geneseeabbey.org/february-29-2020/
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Abbey of the Genesee 19 - Hermit Hunt
February 21 Dom. John Eudes Bamberger, O.C.S.O., 1926-2020
On August 24, 2001, Fr. John Eudes celebrated his 75th birthday. In accord with the Constitutions of the Order, he submitted his letter of resignation to the Abbot General. His resignation was accepted by the Abbot General, with the consent of his Council, on 4 September. His resignation is effective as of 14 September 2001.
After his retirement, Later he was named Superior ad nutum of Guimaras (Philippines) which he served from 2001 until 2002. He also served as Editor of Cistercian publications. For a period of time, Dom John Eudes lived the life of a hermit at the monastery while continuing to teach and work in the community. As his health needs increased, he took up residence in the abbey infirmary. He regularly participated in community prayer and liturgy.
He passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. www.geneseeabbey.org/february-29-2020/
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image by Photo George
©2005/ 2020 GCheatle
all rights reserved
locator: 19 100_2571