We had the privilege to welcome our former Archbishop, Jerome Hanus. Her retired as archbishop two years ago and returned home. Home is Conception Abbey in Missouri, a Benedictine abbey where he now teaches and gardens. He returned to Dubuque to give us classes on the vows according to the Rule of St. Benedict. He also talked about Pope Francis and the Pope's teaching.
Archbishop Hanus helped us celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. This feast is very special in the Cistercian Order. We fill the sanctuary with flowers and after Mass have a procession to the circle outside for the blessing for the 4 corners of the earth. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament follows for the rest of the day.
We have lots of robins nesting on our property. The nest in the picture is located outside our Chapter Room above an outdoor light fixture.
