Meet the Staff

Fr. Bob Pierson OSB

Guestmaster and Director of the Spiritual Life Program

PiersonRobert.jpgFr. Bob joined Saint John’s Abbey in 1980. Since his ordination in 1984, Bob has served in parish ministry, seminary formation ministry, university campus ministry, and vocations ministry.

In 2006, Bob joined the staff of the Abbey Spiritual Life Program. His role was expanded to include Guestmaster in 2007. His duties include helping others on private or small group retreats, meeting with those seeking spiritual direction, and taking reservations by phone and e-mail for rooms in the Guesthouse. He is also available to assist parishes and other groups with on site retreats or parish missions.

Br. David Klingeman OSB

Guesthouse Director

KlingemanDavid.jpgBr. David joined Saint John’s Abbey in 1980. After completing a MSLS degree in library science in 1987, he was employed in the Alcuin Library at Saint John’s University as librarian and later as archivist.

In July 2006, David was appointed the Director of the Abbey Guesthouse. His duties in the Guesthouse include management and administration of the guesthouse facility and reservation systems, coordinating the Guesthouse reception schedule, and assisting with reservations and providing backup oversight.

David also serves as Abbey Archivist, is an abbey organist, and a member of the Saint John’s University Board of Regents.

Br. Isidore Glyer OSB

Groups and Accounts Manager

GlyerIsidore.jpgBr. Isidore joined Saint John’s Abbey in 1996. Throughout his time at Saint John’s, Isidore has made use of his organizational skills in service to the abbey. He has been employed by the Saint John’s Fire Department, Abbey Woodworking, and Abbey Liturgy, to name a few. He is currently chair of the Abbey’s Task Force for Environmental Sustainability.

In 2007 Isidore joined the staff of the Abbey Guesthouse. As Groups Manager, Isidore works with groups coming for overnight retreats and meetings. He juggles rooms, meals, and meeting space so that each group may enjoy the peaceful and prayerful atmosphere of the Abbey Guesthouse. As Accounts Manager, he oversees the day to day finances of the Guesthouse, ensuring we are able to stay open for years to come.

Fr. Luke Mancuso OSB

Guesthouse Porter

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Fr. Luke has been a Benedictine monk for well over 30 years, and has graduate training in ministry as well as in Theology in Monastic Studies. He is an Associate Professor of English at St. John’s University, regularly teaching First-Year Seminar on “Effective Arguments in Community,” and Introductory as well as Advanced Film Studies.

Luke has been serving as a hospitality minister for St. John’s Abbey liturgies for over a decade, and currently serves on the Liturgy Presiders’ Team for St. Benedict’s Monastery, St. Joseph, MN. 

In May 2011, Luke was appointed Guesthouse Porter. He will gladly assist in the regular reception of our diverse guests as a member of our Guesthouse staff, and provide our guests with hospitality assistance during their residency with us.