Perhaps the biggest class ever? / Otto von Hapsburg dies

It is true, we are slated to receive the largest class in the twenty year history of the Gaming program.  This fall we have nearly 185 students enrolled and ready to come.  To date, our largest class is 181 back in the fall of 2009.  If we do end up having our largest class it will have the privilege of celebrating with Fr. Terry, the 20th Anniversary celebration on the first weekend in September.

Until then, after our first ever pilot summer program, everybody is on vacation and many of us (including myself) are enjoying time back in the States.  The Kartause is like a ghost town, with tourists and wedding guests being the primary guests.  But that will change soon enough in mid August when the RA's descend to begin yet another semester.

If you haven't heard, Otto von Hapsburg recently passed away at the venerable age of  98.  He was a honored guest here at the Kartause for many years spoke to the students on politics, history, religion, and European affairs.  If the Holy Roman Empire was still in existence, he would be Emperor.  He was a true gentleman who was constantly striving to rebuild Europe and preserve its Christian identity. His burial with be July 16th at the Capuchin church in Vienna where we usually say Mass as a group.  Now, we will be able to honor his grave and seek his intercession.  May he rest in peace!