In Memoriam ~ Dennis “Greg” O’Leary, MD ’57 February 7, 2023 Survived by wife, Lourdes; children, Lisa Jacobs (Jeff), Anthony, Mike (Anne), David, Marc (Colleen) O’Leary; grandchildren, Tyssa, Camille, Gabriel, Nicholas and Elizabeth; brothers, T.P. (Barbara) and Larry (M.J.) O’Leary; sister, Kathy Obal (Don). VISITATION begins Thursday, January 26th, 9:30am, at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church (11802 Pacific Street) with ROSARY at 10am, followed by MASS […]
In Memoriam ~ Roger Wagner ’60 February 7, 2023 The world lost a beloved Montanan on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 when Roger Wagner of Nashua passed from congestive heart failure. He was a family man who loved celebrations and was dedicated to making his community a better place. Although born in St. Joseph, MN in 1942 to Thomas A. Wagner and Margarette Jackins Wagner, […]
In Memoriam ~ Patricia Ann Thurk, wife of Donn Thurk ’56, Mother of Timon ’82, Thomas ’85 and Stephanie February 3, 2023 Patricia Ann ThurkWife of Donn Thurk ’56Mother of Timon ’82, Thomas ’85, and Stephanie Patricia Ann Thurk (Klein) (“Patty” or “Pat”) age 83 of St. Bonifacius passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at her home. Patty was born on February 4th, 1939 to Alphonse (Bud) and Mary Klein in Wadena, Minnesota. Patty attended Wadena Catholic grade school […]
In Memoriam ~ David Durenberger ’51 February 1, 2023 US Senator David Durenberger ’51 Brother of Mark Durenberger ’58 and Thomas Durenberger ’61 Father of Chares Durenberger ’81, David, Michael and Daniel David Ferdinand Durenberger died peacefully Tuesday at his home in Saint Paul, Minnesota surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota to George Gephard Durenberger and Isabelle […]
In Memoriam ~ Michael Fairbanks ’56 January 19, 2023 Michael “Mickey” Angelo Fairbanks passed away peacefully at his residence in Bemidji, Minnesota on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the age of 85. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 11, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wilton, MN. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, […]
In Memoriam ~ Fr. Jonathan Fischer, OSB, Former SJP Staff January 12, 2023 Francis Fischer was the third of seven children born to Wendelin Matthias and Rosemary (Engel) Fischer in Strasburg, North Dakota, on April 4, 1934. His father was the owner of an auto service station in Strasburg, and his mother was a homemaker. After completing his elementary and high school education in Strasburg he enrolled in […]
SJP Seniors Receive 2023 MSHSL AAA Award January 4, 2023 Saint John’s Prep School Students Earn AAA Award Collegeville, MN: Seniors Sam Dehne and Kate McGee are the 2022-23 Saint John’s Prep recipients of the “Triple A (Academics, Arts and Athletics) Award” by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). According to the MSHSL, the purpose of this program is to recognize and honor high […]
Candy Canes Help 6th Grade support toys for tots December 29, 2022 As part of a service project in Theology class, the 6th graders raised money for the Toys for Tots program in Central Minnesota. The students first brought in candy canes to sell to students, faculty, and staff. To advertise the sale, they put up posters around the school, presented at the Upper School Prep Talk, […]
MIddle School Auction Raises over $1,000 for Families in Need December 29, 2022 7th and 8th Graders Raise $1,344 for Anna Marie’s Alliance On Monday, December 13 the 7th and 8th grade students for raising over $1,344 for Anna Marie’s Alliance, a shelter for women and children in difficult circumstances. The students raised the money in just one hour! With the help of Col. Frank Imholte of Black Diamond Auctioneers and […]
SJP Fall Semester Acts of Generosity December 16, 2022 Campus Ministry UpdateThank you for your generosity! The members of the Saint John’s Prep community have demonstrated their commitment to the Benedictine value of respect for persons and community living through their generous giving to various causes at our school masses this fall: In November a crew of Saint John’s Prep students, parents and teachers […]
