Our Wimmer Wednesday quotes of late have been taken from the book, Boniface Wimmer: Abbot of Saint Vincent in Pennsylvania, translated from the original German only recently. This translates makes the first biographical portrait of this key figure in American Benedictine history more accessible to interested readers. . Written by Read more…
Following Boniface Wimmer’s death in 1887, the monks of Saint Vincent and its daughterhouses set out to gather all of his letters and correspondences—a task that undoubtedly included collecting portrait photographs of Wimmer. Portrait photography of the mid-19th century possesses an intrinsic artistry; a 30-plus-second exposure demanded thoughtful and compelling compositions with a Read more…
Wimmer Wednesday. Boniface Wimmer is invited to Saint Vincent. “St. Vincent, Pennsylvania“October 11, 1846“Reverend Boniface Wimmer: “Having learned that it is your intention to establish a monastery of the Benedictine Order in this country, the members of which devote themselves to the care of souls and to the education of Read more…
Wimmer Wednesday. Boniface Wimmer meets with Bishop Michael O’Connor of Pittsburgh. “Father Boniface then set out for Pittsburgh to pay his respects to the Most Reverend Bishop and to present his references to him. While the bishop expressed his appreciation for Father Boniface’s plan, he at the same time suggested Read more…