Monk Who Led Virginia Abbey Removed
The Rev. Luke Travers was replaced Wednesday after a letter was sent to church officials outlining sexual misconduct claims by two male former students at New Jersey’s Delbarton School, an elite prep school attended by Gov. Chris Christie’s son. Travers is the former headmaster of Delbarton School.
The Richmond Letter
I realized that [St. Mary’s/Delbarton] was not a place of God, but rather a place of secrets, lies and abuse. – Former Monk at St. Mary’s Abbey
Restricted Rev. Luke Travers Celebrates… Twice
According to sources in Virginia, Rev. Luke Travers, despite restricted from doing so, celebrated two masses attended by high school students.
Monk removed as abbey’s administrator
Hayes said the Virginia abbey had been informed of the restrictions on Travers. However, Steve Neill, a spokesman for the Richmond diocese, said DiLorenzo “knew nothing about it.”
Goochland residents sue to stop Benedictine move
A group of Goochland County residents has filed a lawsuit challenging the Board of Supervisors’ approval of a conditional-use permit to allow the former Benedictine High School to relocate to the rural county.
Email Regarding Benedictine High School (Travers)
We believe in considering the potential move that it serves the best interests of our current and future students as well as the long-term success of Benedictine High School as a Richmond institution. We deeply love and respect Benedictine’s legacy as a treasured educational institution and are dedicated to serving the people of Richmond for […]
Travers: Overseeing High School
I love Richmond, and also feel this is a monastery with some potential. The [high] school is a military school (can you believe me in charge of that?) – Luke Travers – Summer, 2010 Rev. Luke Travers, O.S.B. sends the following, “About a year and four months ago, I was hired to be a financial […]
