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Saint John's Abbey

Father Daniel Durken OSB

Father Daniel's hometown is Pemberton, Minnesota. He entered the monastery in 1950 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1956. His career has included administrative and academic posts, and he was a scripture professor for many years in the University. He also served as Dean of Men and Director of Liturgical Press for many years. Clever with words and skilled crafter of titles and headlines, Father Daniel, recently retired, still works part time as an editor at the Liturgical Press. He also retired this year as editor of The Abbey Banner.

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