Marcel Rooney

Marcel Rooney, O.S.B. was the eighth Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation. He was born on 20 September 1937, professed solemn vows 12 September 1958 and was ordained to the priesthood on 21 September 1963. He was elected Abbot of Conception Abbey on 14 April 1993, was blessed 10 May 1993, was elected Abbot Primate and Abbot of Sant’Anselmo on 18 September 1996 and resigned on 3 September 2000.

Marcel Rooney

Marcel Rooney, O.S.B. was the eighth Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation. He was born on 20 September 1937, professed solemn vows 12 September 1958 and was ordained to the priesthood on 21 September 1963. He was elected Abbot of Conception Abbey on 14 April 1993, was blessed 10 May 1993, was elected Abbot Primate and Abbot of Sant’Anselmo on 18 September 1996 and resigned on 3 September 2000.