Deer are scrounging for food on the abbey grounds, after finishing off the corn stalks in the garden. Several deer have been found dead, likely of starvation. The record-deep snow makes it difficult to find grass to eat.
Young Tomato Plants
These tomato plants were planted at the end of January and Br. Kurt hopes to have them producing nice, ripe tomatoes early this summer in the greenhouse.
Assembly of Western Bishops
Abbot Peter attended the annual meeting of the Assembly of Western Bishops in Vancouver Feb. 22-24. He has been secretary of the group for 30 years.
Community Synod Meetings
The Monastic community had synodal meetings the first three weeks of February to join in the discussions called for by Pope Francis this year.
Shown here are, from the left, Br. Pierre, Br. Benedict, Candidate Geoff, Fr. Lawrence and Fr. Daniel.