Gregory Polan
Gregory Polan (born January 2, 1950) is an American Benedictine monk, priest, abbot, scripture scholar, musician, and author. He is a member of Conception Abbey located in Conception, Missouri, which is part of the Swiss-American Congregation and the Benedictine Confederation. He was previously elected and served as the ninth abbot of Conception Abbey. He presently serves as the tenth Abbot Primate of the Order of St. Benedict, residing at Sant'Anselmo all'Aventino in Rome.
The Most Reverend Gregory Polan | |
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| Abbot Primate | |
Polan in 2021 | |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 26 May 1977 Conception Abbey |
| Rank | Abbot Primate |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John "Jack" Polan 2 January 1950 Berwyn, Illinois, U.S. |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Residence | Sant'Anselmo all'Aventino Rome, Italy |
| Parents | Edward Polan & Martha Kasperski |
| Previous post(s) | Abbot of Conception Abbey |
| Education | PhD in Sacred Scripture (1984 Saint Paul University) |
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