Echoes from the Bell Tower

In this episode of Echoes from the Bell Tower, Fr. Matt Gerlach, pastor of St. Anne Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, shares his journey to priesthood at Saint Meinrad, where he graduated from the College in 1992 and was ordained in 1996. He mentions his roles in parish life, vocations, and as a chaplain at the University of Tulsa. Fr. Matt emphasizes the impact of the monastic community at Saint Meinrad on his spiritual growth.

Photos on this page are from Fr. Matt’s time as the president of the Alumni Board at Saint Meinrad. This interview was recorded in October 2024. Fr. Matt retired from the Saint Meinrad Alumni Board in 2025 and Dr. Todd B. Gungoll has since taken the roll as president of the board.

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