Category Archives: Abbot Apologies

Abbot Klassen’s Letter to St. John’s Community

Posted on April 12, 2011
Posted in Abbey Apology, Abbot Apologies, John Klassen, Letters to Community, Settlement Information, Statements

Dear Members of the Saint John’s Communities, Over the past years, I have been very aware of the fact that it is not only the monks who feel the impact of allegations of misconduct by members of our monastic community. … Continue reading →

Abbey Issues Apology

Posted on June 9, 2010
Posted in Aaron Raverty, Abbey Apology, Abbot Apologies, Bahamas, Francisco Schulte, Sant' Anselmo Monastery

St. John’s Abbey on Tuesday issued an apology and said it regretted “shortcomings” in its statement last month about the work history and whereabouts of an abbey monk after the monk was accused of sexual abuse.

Abbot John Klassen OSB: An Open Letter of Apology

Posted on June 7, 2002
Posted in Abbey Apology, Abbot Apologies, John Klassen, Letters to Community, Review Board, Timothy Kelly

The Rule of Saint Benedict teaches, “Receive everyone as Christ.” I am deeply sorry that some members of the Saint John’s monastic community have violated such a fundamental part of our commitment by engaging in abusive sexual behavior with people … Continue reading →

Abbot Klassen’s Letter Supporting Allen Tarlton’s Deception

Posted on May 28, 2002
Posted in Abbey Apology, Abbot Apologies, Allen Tarlton, BS, John Klassen, Oblates, SG

Note: The following letter was written by Abbot John Klassen, in support of Father Allen Tarlton and a letter Tarlton wrote to the members of the Oblates program. Abbot Klassen knew, when he wrote his letter, that Father Tarlton had … Continue reading →

Former Abbot Abused 2 Monks

Posted on April 20, 2002
Posted in Abbey Apology, Abbot Apologies, Bahamas, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Jerome Thiesen, John Eidenschink, Richard Eckroth

The Rev. John Eidenschink, former St. John’s abbot, has admitted that he sexually abused two abbey monks, one before he was elected abbot in 1971 and another during his eight-year tenure, current Abbot John Klassen said Friday.