THE ILLUSTRATOR

Brother Michael J. Gabler, O.S.B., is the son of Michael F. and Margaret A. Gabler of St. Marys. He attended St. Marys parochial school and is a 1985 graduate of Elk County Catholic High School. He earned a bachelor of science degree in M.I.S. from Penn State University in 1989.

He entered the Saint Vincent monastic community in 2002 and made first profession of vows on July 10, 2003. He professed solemn vows in 2006 and was ordained a deacon in 2007. He is serving his deacon internship at Saint Benedict Parish, Carrolltown. His priesthood ordination is scheduled for May, 2008.

In addition to his studies for the priesthood, he also serves as miller and building manager at the Gristmill, and assistant manager of the Gristmill General Store. He also served as an assistant in the Archabbey Public Relations Office.