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After the Spring semester and ordinations, the student brothers enjoy two
major types of summer activities. They either spend their summer in ministry or in
academics. A few brothers may study during the summer, e.g. languages, but mostly
they will be sent to ministries of the Province. The summer is a wonderful time for
the student to experience life in the houses of the province, to minister to the extent
possible, and to be in closer contact with the laity.
At the end of the summer, the
students generally gather for three weeks of community vacation. The Western
Province is fortunate to have an incredible retreat center located in McKenzie Bridge,
Oregon. The retreat center, St. Benedict Lodge, is located right on the McKenzie
River and the students have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Summer
recreation is always an enjoyable time, and it allows the incoming students a chance to
integrate into the large group of student brothers. |
Some of the student brothers hiked up Wolf Rock while staying at our
lodge in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon.
Six brothers and a guide raft the McKenzie River. This photo
was taken from our deck of the main lodge. |
