Fr. Paul Paproski, OSB and Br. Benedict van Ginkel, OSB attend a Formation Conference at St. Vincent Archabbey.

Ardel and Freda Paproski began picking this year’s crop of saskatoon berries on July
16. It looks like it won’t be a bumper crop this year.

Abbot Peter Novecosky, OSB blesses the fields, July 16, at the 95th Annual Mount Carmel Pilgrimage.

Fr. Lawence DeMong, OSB presents the homily at the 95th Annual Mount Carmel Pilgrimage.

Fr. Lawrence was recognized for his 60th anniversary of monastic life.

Abbot Peter Novecosky, OSB congratulates Br. Benedict van Ginkel, OSB on his solemn vows, July 11, and Fr. Lawrence DeMong, OSB on the 60th anniversary of his profession of monastic vows.

Abbot Peter presided at the special celebration, Feast of St. Benedict.

Fr. Lawrence DeMong, OSB holds a cake commemorating his 60th anniversary profession as a Benedictine.

Br. Benedict van Ginkel, OSB holds a cake honoring him on his solemn vows to monastic life.

Father Joe moved to Prairie View residence in Bruno for Independent living on June 20. He was a
pastor in Bruno for 19 years and spent a couple of weeks in the Humboldt hospital
before moving to Prairie View residence.

Fr. Paul waters his lettuce plants and peas in his raised garden beds.

Abbot Peter attended the retirement celebration for Fr. Emile April at Saint Philip
Neri church in Saskatoon on Sunday, June 25. He also celebrated his 75th birthday
and 50th anniversary of ordination.

Abbot Peter attended the CRC Council meeting at Mary Ward Centre in Toronto April 13 – 15. For the past six years he has represented Western Canada on the national council of leaders of religious communities in Canada.