Monk at Goochland abbey faces allegations
GOOCHLAND, VA (WWBT) – A Catholic monk working at the abbey where Benedictine High School students are set to move has been let go amidst allegations of inappropriate behavior. Those incidents allegedly took place during Father Luke Travers’ time at a Benedictine school in New Jersey.
Rev. Luke Travers Replaced at 4:30
[Rev. Luke Travers] has been succeeded as Administrator by Fr. Adrian Harmenning, OSB, the Prior of Mary Mother of the Church Abbey.
Paterson Diocese Web Site re Rev. Luke Travers
He currently serves as the major superior of Mary Mother of the Church Abbey in Richmond, Va.
Trouble in Goochland
But wait, we’re not finished. Remember all the hoopla surrounding Fr. Luke Travers assignment to Mary, Mother of the Church Abbey, on June 28, 2010, as “temporary” administrator…
Morris Catholic High School Board of Trustees
Fr. Luke Travers, O.S.B. Mr. Fred Ecke, Chairman of the Board Mr. Thomas R. Curtin, ’61 Mr. Robert Mulcahy Mr. Farrell Flannery
Portsmouth Abbey School History
Portsmouth Abbey School takes pride in its notable alumni including statesmen such as the former U.S. Senator from Illinois Peter Fitzgerald and former U.S. Assistant Attorney General William Ruckelshaus; educators Fr. Jonathan De Felice, O.S.B., and Dom Luke Travers, O.S.B; authors John Gregory Dunne, Christopher Buckley and E J. Dionne; artists such as renowned abstract […]
Rev. Luke Travers… History Teacher
For the seventh year in a row, Delbarton’s eighth grade class spent a day at the Gettysburg battlefield, where a three day battle in 1863 changed the momentum of the American Civil War. On a mild November 22nd toured of battlefield from former Headmaster and current history teacher Fr. Luke Travers, OSB, Delbarton’s resident Gettysburg […]
Benedictine Society and Diocese of Richmond Announce Completed Sale of Benedictine High School Campus to Diocese
According to Father Luke Travers, administrator of the Benedictine Abbey in Richmond, “The monks of Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, are grateful for the actions of Bishop DiLorenzo, for not only does his offer make it possible for us to realize our dream for the second 100 years of Benedictine, but it also means […]
Benedictine continues plans to move school to abbey
Jesse Grapes, headmaster of Benedictine High School in Richmond, is hopeful that the school’s plans to move to Mary Mother of the Church Abbey in Goochland County in September 2012 will provide an environment conducive to fostering vocations among Benedictine cadets.
Benedictine Society nearly dissolved high school
Two years ago, the Benedictine Society of Virginia called in a management adviser to dissolve Benedictine High School, the Catholic military academy that the society operates in Richmond.
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 […]
Benedictine abbey to have new temporary administrator
Father Luke Travers, a Benedictine monk of St. Mary’s Abbey in Morristown, NJ, has been appointed administrator of Mary Mother of the Church Abbey in Richmond.
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 […]
Luke Travers Appointed Subprior
In the spring, Fr. Luke Travers, O.S.B., was appointed subprior by Abbot Giles. Like Abbot Giles, Fr. Luke has joined the Finance Committee of the CMSM. He was also named Vice-Chair of the Board of Regents of Portsmouth Abbey School.
Portsmouth Abbey School – Board of Regents
Portsmouth Abbey School is a coeducational, Catholic Benedictine boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1926 by the English Benedictine community, the School is located on a 500-acre campus along the picturesque shores of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay.
Graduation 2007
Abbot Giles Hayes, O.S.B. gave a stirring tribute to retiring headmaster Rev. Luke Travers, O.S.B. for his eight year tenure as headmaster, and awarded him a Delbarton Medal. The audience affirmed the Abbot’s tribute to Father Luke with a long, heart felt standing ovation.
Delbarton Alumnus Hasn’t Felt Welcome since Abuse Claims
Sheridan has said some people who were angry at first have since apologized. Others apparently continue to hold a grudge… Sheridan first went to Abbey officials in 1992 with allegations that a teacher named Robert Flavin exposed himself in 1981 when Sheridan, then 18, was home from college and visiting the Abbey. The deacon went […]
Lacrosse player receives medal
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Less than two weeks after sexual offense charges were dropped against him and two Duke lacrosse teammates, Reade Seligmann received a medal from the exclusive prep school where he graduated in 2004.
Two lacrosse players arrested in Duke rape case
“It is our hope and our conviction that the full truth of all that happened that night will vindicate Reade of these charges,” – Rev. Luke L. Travers
