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Assumption Abbey (North Dakota)
Assumption Abbey, located in Richardton, North Dakota, is a Benedictine abbey of the American-Cassinese Congregation (different from the Subiaco Cassinese Congregation), founded in 1893 by a monk from the Einsiedeln Abbey in Switzerland. History The North Dakota community became a conventual priory on February 18, 1894. Originally called St. Gall’s, the monks relocated from the north shore of Devils Lake (North Dakota), Devils Lake to the city of Richardton, North Dakota, Richardton on June 24, 1899, and changed the name to St. Mary’s Priory. In 1903 the Holy See raised the community to the rank of abbey and John Baptist Vincent de Paul Wehrle, Vincent dePaul Wehrle, the founder, was elected first abbot. Wehrle would go on to become the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bismarck, Diocese of Bismarck in 1910. On October 29, 1928, the community and its property was incorporated under the title Assumption Abbey. By decree of the Holy See, the Abbey was transferred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richardton, North Dakota
Richardton is a city in Stark County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 692 at the 2020 census. Richardton was founded in 1883. It is part of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area. Richardton is home to Assumption Abbey, a Benedictine abbey. A meteorite that landed near Richardton was named for it. Geography Richardton is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 529 people, 247 households, and 153 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 285 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population. There were 247 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |