Alumni News and Opportunities

Continuing Education Program announced for 2010

The 2010 Continuing Education Program for returning alumni will be held April 28-29 at Mount Angel Seminary. The Featured speaker will be Msgr. Arturo Bañuelas, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in El Paso, Texas.  learn more -->

Brother Teresio Caldwell, OSB

Br. Teresio Caldwell, O.S.B., is a solemnly professed monk of Mount Angel Abbey, originally from Banks, Oregon.  He graduated in May of 2008 with a B.A. in Philosophy and Literature. "The seminary has been a great experience for me," commented Br. Teresio.  "When I see so many deeply committed young men who express zeal for priestly service, I marvel and thank the Lord for calling me to this holy mountain."  His seminary formation has rendered more than an academic degree: "During my time in the seminary I have not only become aware of my weakness but have also discovered some strengths."  In the Fall of 2008 he will continue his studies at Mount Angel, entering the theologate. 

Ernesto Madrigal

Ernesto Madrigal is a seminarian for the Diocese of Stockton, California.  Mr. Madrigal spent the last three years at Mount Angel Seminary, graduating this May with a B.A. in Philosophy.  Born in Mexico, Mr. Madrigal states that his experience at Mount Angel Seminary has been one of personal growth in and through relationships, adding that "the greatest friendships I have had in my life have been with other seminarians from Mount Angel."  After graduation, Mr. Madrigal will undertake a 30-day retreat with the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. In the fall he will begin studying theology at Saint Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park, California.

Fr. Thomas Reeves, O.C.D., and Fr. Robert Barcelos, O.C.D.

The ordination of Fr. Thomas Reeves, O.C.D., (left) and Fr. Robert Barcelos, O.C.D., (right), June 13, 2008. The ordaining prelate is Jean Sleiman, O.C.D., the
Archbishop of Baghdad, Iraq.