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In recent years, several men have persevered and discerned the call to monastic life at Saint Martin's Abbey.
 
Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB
 
On August 14, 2012, Fr. Qui-Thac Nguyen began his novitiate during evening prayer taking the name, Marion, after Mary the Mother of God. During this one-year novitiate, he will be assigned work in the monastery, take courses on topics such as the Rule of St. Benedict, and will have very limited interaction and contact outside the monastery.  Fr. Marion will prayerfully discern the call to take first (traditionally called "simple") vows on August 15, 2013, the feast of the Assumption of Mary.
 

Br. Mark Bonneville, OSB 

On July 11, 2012, Br. Mark Bonneville took his solemn vows at Saint Martin's Abbey, three years after taking his first vows on July 11, 2009. Upon entering the novitiate on July 10, 2008, Br. Mark received his monastic name after St. Mark the Evangelist.

Fr. Peter Tynan, OSB 

On July 17, 2011, Fr. Peter Tynan was ordained to the priesthood with Archbishop Peter Sartain presiding. Fr. Peter completed his studies at Mt. Angel Seminary in Oregon. He took his solemn vows on July 11, 2008, three years after taking his first vows on July 11, 2005. Upon entering the novitiate on July 10, 2004, Fr. Peter received his monastic name after St. Peter the Apostle.

Br. Nicolaus Wilson, OSB 

On July 11, 2011, Br. Nicolaus Wilson took his solemn vows, three years after taking his first vows on July 11, 2008. Upon entering the novitiate on July 10, 2007, Br. Nicolaus received his monastic name after Blessed Nicolaus Steno, a 17th century priest and geologist. Br. Nicolaus is now studying at Mt. Angel Seminary.

Br. Luke Devine, OSB 

On January 7, 2006, Br. Luke Devine took his solemn vows, three years after taking his first vows on January 1, 2003. Upon entering the novitiate on December 31, 2002, Br. Luke received his monastic name after St. Luke the Evangelist. He is now studying for a PhD in Christian Spirituality at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California with the intention of returning to Saint Martin's to contribute to the academic life in the university.
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