Novice Lee Gunter professed temporary vows as a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, on August 6, 2000. With his profession, he accepted the name of a patron saint and will be called Br. After earning his degree, he taught high school French and Spanish for seven years. He began his novitiate, a year of prayer and study of the Benedictine way of life, last August.
Temporary vows are for three years and involve continued study of the monastic heritage.
At the end of three years, Br. Jesse may be permitted to profess solemn vows, binding him to the Saint Meinrad community for life. This fall, Br. A black and white TIF image of Br.