Abbot Giles Retires, New Abbot Elected

From the St. Mary’s Abbey Web Site:

“With praise and thanksgiving to God, the monks of St. Mary’s Abbey joyfully announce the election of their 11th abbot, the Rt. Rev. Richard Cronin, following the retirement of teh [sic] Rt. Rev. Giles P. Hayes. We give thanks to Abbot Giles for 8 years of faithful service, and bid Abbot Richard ad multis annos!”

Source: St. Mary’s