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Saint John's Abbey

Father Michael Naughton OSB

Father Michael Naughton, born in Marshalltown, Iowa, professed vows at Saint John's Abbey in 1960 and was ordained a priest in 1966. He has his advanced degree in psychology. Father Michael directed the Liturgical Press for several years and initiated the Press's ongoing, successful participation in the annual Frankfurt (Germany) Book Fair. Father Michael served as prior at Saint Anselm's Benedictine monastery in Rome for a number of years. He is corrently pastor of Seven Dolors Parish in Albany, Minnesota.

Father Michael is an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast and has been seen playing bridge on his computer.

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