Genesee

February 21, 2020: Dom John Eudes Bamberger was born in 1926 in Latonia (KY, USA). He entered Gethsemani in 1950, made his solemn profession in 1955 and was ordained a priest in 1956. Elected the Secretary of the Consilium Generale in 1969 until 1971. He was elected abbot of Genesee in 1971 and resigned in 2001 at the age of 75. Later he was named Superior ad nutum of Guimaras (Philippines) which he served from 2001 until 2002. Father was 93 years old, had been in monastic vows for 67 years and 63 years a priest when the Lord called him.

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