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Fr. Kilian McDonnell

Fr. Kilian McDonnell Celebrates a Century of Life

September 16, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Today, September 16, 2021, Collegeville Institute founder Fr. Kilian McDonnell turns 100 years old.

Salute to the Collegeville Institute (1967-2017)

September 15, 2021 By Kilian McDonnell, OSB 2 Comments

Kilian McDonnell, OSB, wrote this poem celebrating 50 years of theological pursuits and liveliness of the Collegeville Institute. This week we celebrate with him as he turns 100 years old.

Help us Celebrate Fr. Kilian McDonnell’s 100th Birthday

August 26, 2021 By Collegeville Institute 1 Comment

We invite you to share well-wishes, photos, and memories to celebrate Collegeville Institute founder Fr. Kilian McDonnell's 100th birthday.

Mersha Mengistie on Education in Ethiopia

December 22, 2017 By Susan Sink 2 Comments

Scholar Fridays is a new weekly series where we highlight the work of Resident Scholars. Read our interview with Mersha Mengistie on education and the church in Ethiopia.
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Collegeville Institute Greats: Fr. Kilian McDonnell, Part Two

October 31, 2017 By Patrick Henry Leave a Comment

Fr. Kilian McDonnell spoke on the Protestant Reformation anniversary 50 years ago. The resulting article's headline was "Catholic Priest Praises Luther."
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Collegeville Institute Greats: Fr. Kilian McDonnell, Part One

October 30, 2017 By Patrick Henry 1 Comment

Fr. Kilian McDonnell, OSB, is a renowned ecumenist and founder of the Collegeville Institute. Don't miss this tribute to McDonnell by Patrick Henry.
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Collegeville Institute Greats: Catherine Mowry LaCugna

October 6, 2017 By Patrick Henry 3 Comments

Catherine Mowry LaCugna was a brilliant theologian who wrote about the doctrine of the trinity. Read a speech she gave in 1996 on knowing an unknowable God.

Building the Collegevillle Institute

April 21, 2017 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Read Fr. Kilian McDonnell's words about planning the Collegeville Institute buildings with architect Marcel Breuer back in 1967.

Enter our 50th Anniversary Giveaway!

April 19, 2017 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

Our 50th Anniversary giveaway is now closed. Winners received books by Kathleen Norris and Father Kilian McDonnell, founder of the Collegeville Institute.
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Board Discusses Theology More than Finances

March 30, 2017 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

In an excerpt from a 1987 Collegeville Institute newsletter, Fr. Kilian McDonnell remarked that the Board often discusses theology more than finances.
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