In Memoriam ~ Jim Bruner, father of Mariah Bruner ’18 December 1, 2018 Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 7, 2018 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for James “Jim” Bruner who passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Burial will be in the St. John’s Abbey Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call […]
In Memoriam ~ John Braun ’50 November 28, 2018 John Braun ’50, an antiwar activist and former priest, died of pneumonia Nov. 28, in St. Louis Park. His wife, Marie, said he suffered from dementia. John Braun was born in 1928 in Spring Hill, Minn., 40 miles west of St. Cloud. He graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville, went to St. John’s Seminary […]
Saint John’s Prep Provides Thanksgiving Dinner for Families in Need November 16, 2018 Helping Families in Central Minnesota Saint John’s Prep students are supporting local families by providing the ingredients for holiday meals. In just a week, students and staff collected potatoes, boxed stuffing, gravy, vegetables, frozen pies, canned goods and other Thanksgiving necessities. Students also collected $1,233 to purchase turkeys and other supplies. The food and money […]
In Memoriam ~ Oliver Hennen ’20, brother of Max Hennen ’16 November 13, 2018 Our beloved son, Oliver James Hennen, age 16, joined his Creator in Heaven on November 13, 2018. We’re not sure if it was his intent to leave us or a stupid experiment that went really, really wrong. The end result is the same – a hole in our hearts and in our family. Our dear […]
In Memoriam ~ Oliver James Hennen ’20, brother of Max Hennen ’16 November 13, 2018 Oliver James Hennen ’20 Our beloved son, Oliver James Hennen, age 16, joined his Creator in Heaven on November 13, 2018. We’re not sure if it was his intent to leave us or a stupid experiment that went really, really wrong. The end result is the same – a hole in our hearts and in […]
CLASS OF ’69 50TH REUNION November 12, 2018 Class of ’69 50th Reunion Your Classmates Want to Hear from YOU! June 13 – 16, 2019 We will celebrate our 50th Anniversary Reunion in 2019. We’re planning a great weekend, with a gathering in the Twin Cities on Thursday, June 13, formal dinner at Saint John’s on Friday, June 14 and activities on campus […]
In Memoriam ~ John McSweeney ’55 November 9, 2018 John McSweeney ’55 John McSweeney moved on from this life on Sunday, November 4, 2018 after a struggle with leukemia. His family was around him through his final days to send him off to heaven with love. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 9 at Our Lady of the Prairie […]
In Memoriam ~ Jerome “Jerry” Jurek ’58 October 30, 2018 Jerome “Jerry” Jurek ’58 Jerome J. Jurek (Jerry)-Died on October 23, 2018 at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN. Jerry was born on January 4, 1941 to Frank and Gertrude (Kampa) Jurek in St. Cloud, MN. He attended Cathedral HS in St. Cloud until his junior year, then graduating from St. John’s Preparatory HS in […]
Saint John’s Prep Headmaster Announces Plans to Retire September 27, 2018 Fr. Licari will retire in June of 2019 Saint John’s Prep Headmaster Fr. Jonathan Licari, OSB will retire from his role with the school in June of 2019. He’s served as Headmaster of the middle and upper school since the summer of 2013. Fr. Licari’s many accomplishments with Saint John’s Prep include leading the school […]
Strategic Plan and Head of School Update Fall 2018 September 27, 2018 Beyond Ordinary. This compelling, two-word phrase captures the essence of the bold strategic vision that will define the next generation of students, teachers, leaders and supporters of Saint John’s Prep. When the Board of Regents approved the new three-year strategic plan in May 2017, it did so with the knowledge that while Saint John’s Prep […]
