Category Archives: LINKUP

Scandal at the Abbey – Part 1

Posted on December 13, 2002
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Brennan Maiers, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Fran Hoefgen, ISTI, Jeff Anderson, John Eidenschink, John Klassen, LINKUP, Paul-Vincent Niebauer, Richard Eckroth, Richard Sipe, St. John's History, Timothy Kelly

Its reputation for learning and liturgy, publishing and holiness, ecumenism and even bread-making are legendary and have grown over its 146-year existence, making St. John’s Abbey here — with its impressive abbey church and signature bell tower — a jewel … Continue reading →

Abbey Seeks to Build on Foundation of Healing and Renewal

Posted on October 2, 2002
Posted in ISTI, Jerome Hanus, John Klassen, LINKUP, Timothy Kelly

Oct. 2, 2002 — It was distressing for me and for all friends of Saint John’s Abbey to read once again in the Minneapolis Star Tribune an account of the abusive, sinful acts of some members of the monastic community. … Continue reading →

Statements by Abbot Timothy Kelly, OSB

Posted on June 1, 2002
Posted in Dale Launderville, Dietrich Reinhart, Finian McDonald, ISTI, Letters to Community, LINKUP, Michael Naughton, Roman Paur, Timothy Kelly

Responding in a Time of Crisis [Date Unknown] Addresses and Statements by Abbot Timothy Kelly, OSB Saint John’s Abbot – 1990-2000 Various writings of Abbot Timothy Kelly, OSB, February 1993 to May 2000 from Abbot Timothy Kelly’s response to a … Continue reading →

Clergy Sexual Abuse at Saint John’s Abbey and in the Catholic Church

Posted on April 26, 2002
Posted in BS, ISTI, Jerome Thiesen, John Klassen, LINKUP, Timothy Kelly

“Since his election as Abbot in 2000, Abbot John Klassen, OSB, has continued the Abbey’s commitment to openness and asserted his determination to assure that “no remnants of the veil of secrecy remain.” – [Webmaster’s Note: This is not true.]

Bishop’s apology welcome response to abuse victims

Posted on August 26, 1994
Posted in Jerome Hanus, LINKUP, Timothy Kelly

“The church could take a giant step toward restored health if others found the courage to follow the example of Hanus. For all the hurt that had piled up between bishops and victims, Hanus’ simple remarks were met with a … Continue reading →