From Abbot Peter Novecosky OSB:

I got a call from St. Pauls Hospital that Fr. Rudolph died at 9:20 this morning. May
he rest in peace. Keep him in your prayers. Will have to make funeral arrangements

Fr. Rudolph Novecosky Death Notice

Oblate Annette Zawada of St. Gregor, left, Br. Basil Schaan, OSB and Francis Nguyen stand in front of the Thanksgiving display at St. Peter’s Abbey.

They put the display together on Friday, October 6.

Fr. Richard celebrated his 25th anniversary of ordination at the Abbey on Sunday,
Oct. 8. He was joined by the monastic community and his family and friends.

Abbot Peter and Br. Anthony visited Fr. Rudolph Novecosky in St. Paul’s Hospital
Saturday, Oct. 7 and celebrated the anointing of the sick with him. He was admitted
to the hospital on Sept. 28 to deal with cancer of the bladder.