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Saint Bernard Abbey Elects Abbot

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Saint Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama, USA, has elected Right Reverend Brendan J. Seipel OSB as its 11th abbot. The abbey has a 135-year history. The election was reported by multiple Benedictine congregations.

SourcesCongregazione Benedettina Elveto-americanaSuore Benedettine di CaritàCongregazione Benedettina di UngheriaCongregazione Benedettina di SvizzeraCongregazione Benedettina della S. Croce del Cono SurCongregazione Benedettina del BrasileCongregazione Benedettina dell'AnnunziataCongregazione Sublacense Cassinese dell'Ordine di San Benedetto

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  1. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Congregazione Benedettina Elveto-americana Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  2. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Suore Benedettine di Carità Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  3. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Congregazione Benedettina di Ungheria Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  4. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Congregazione Benedettina di Svizzera Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  5. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Congregazione Benedettina della S. Croce del Cono Sur Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  6. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Congregazione Benedettina del Brasile Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  7. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Congregazione Benedettina dell'Annunziata Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  8. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Congregazione Sublacense Cassinese dell'Ordine di San Benedetto Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  9. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Congregazione Benedettina D'Austria Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  10. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Adoratrici del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Montmartre, Benedettine Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  11. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Benedettine del Re Eucaristico Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  12. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Suore Benedettine dell'Adorazione Perpetua Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  13. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Congregazione Benedettina di Sant'Ottilia Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  14. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Congregazione Benedettina di Beuron Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  15. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Congregazione Benedettina di Baviera Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  16. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Benedettini Confederati Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
  17. Jul 30, 2:44 AM Suore Benedettine di S. Geltrude Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot

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