Father Damien-Joseph Rappuhn, O.S.B., Ordained to the Priesthood
June 6, 2026
Fr. Damien-Joseph Rappuhn, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Martin’s since 2017, was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Paul Etienne alongside Fr. Simon Stehr of the Archdiocese of Seattle on Saturday, June 6, at St. James Cathedral.
Fr. Damien-Joseph studied theology at Mount Angel Seminary and graduated in May with master’s degrees in philosophy and divinity. He will take up the role of university chaplain at Saint Martin’s University later this summer.
Br. Pachomius Hamor, O.S.B., Makes Solemn Vows
July 11, 2025
On the Feast of St. Benedict, Br. Pachomius Hamor, O.S.B., made his perpetual profession of vows to Saint Martin’s Abbey.
Br. Pachomius entered Saint Martin’s in March 2020 and made simple vows on July 11, 2021. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, he came to Saint Martin’s after eight years of life as a Franciscan. During the past academic year, Br. Pachomius has been studying at Mount Angel Seminary, on the pathway to and discernment of priestly ordination.
Join us in congratulating Br. Pachomius when you see him!
