Abbot Peter joined 350 other guests at the annual Bishops Dinner at the Saskatoon
cathedral on May 11.

The Abbey held an Appreciation Luncheon for its staff on May 2. It included the
staff of the Prairie Messenger and St. Peters Press which will be closing at the end
of this month. Two long-term employees Lucille Stewart and Randy Weber cut the cake.

Sr. Miriam Spenrath, OSU, left, presents a Development and Peace Award to the
Prairie Messenger for its promotion of social justice issues. Accepting the award
are Abbot Peter Novecosky, OSB, editor, and associate editors, Maureen Weber and Don
Ward. The presentation was made, April 28, at the open house of the Prairie
Messenger and St. Peter’s Press.

Fr. Lawrence DeMong, OSB holds a Leo Kurtenbach Pen recognizing him for his many
letters to the editor in support of social justice issues.

Approximately 100 attended the open house of the Prairie Messenger and St. Peter’s
Press on April 28. The public was treated to a wine and cheese and viewed displays
of pictorial histories. The PM and Press are closing in May, ending 114 years of
publishing by the Benedictines of St. Peter’s Abbey.

Warmer weather this past week of April 15 shows signs of spring as the snow melts.
The robins, crows and geese are back and farmers and gardeners are looking forward
to seeding there crops