Honorees

The monks of St. Mary's Abbey 
and the Friends of St. Mary's Abbey
are proud to announce their honorees 
for the Annual Abbot's Table:

Abbot Richard Cronin, O.S.B. 

Richard Cronin was born on September 21, 1937 in Newton Massachusetts. He entered the seminary at age 15 with The Society of Mary (Marists), graduated from high school and college, began teaching, then completed studies for the priesthood, during which time he earned his master’s degree in History from Boston College.

Richard was ordained a priest in 1966. His first assignment was as a history teacher at Bishop Grimes High School in Syracuse, New York, where he spent 16 years, 10 of which as an Assistant Principal. After going on retreat at St. Mary’s Abbey, where he was impressed with the community prayer, and considering a move for five years, he entered the monastery and later professed his solemn vows on March 31, 1984. At Delbarton, Richard taught US History and served as Chaplain of the varsity football, hockey, and lacrosse teams, as well as the Moderator of the Delbarton Mothers’ Guild. To read more click here. 

Frank and Kathy Hager P '08, '16, '23

Kathy and Frank Hager have been married for 35 years—living the last 34 years in the same home.  Blessed with 8 children and 4 grandchildren, and, unsurprisingly, with a continuous flow of home expansions and home improvements, the Hager family has been on a first name basis with the local zoning commission for many years!

The normal pace of the Hager household over the last 30 years can best be described as “somewhat frantic”, and even now, with 6 of our 8 children out of college and having flown the “coop,” we still depend on friends and extended family members for constant support and encouragement.  We are so very grateful for this unselfish support, especially that which we have received from the monastic community at St. Mary’s Abbey over so many years.  Thank you all! To read more click here.