Theodore Heck, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Theodore Heck

Date of Birth: 16-Jan-1901

Date of Death: 29-Apr-2009

Profession: Catholic priest

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Theodore Heck

  • Fr.
  • Theodore Heck, OSB (born Henry John Heck in Chariton, Iowa on January 16, 1901; died April 2009) was a Benedictine serving at St.
  • Meinrad Archabbey from 1922 onward.
  • He was ordained to the priesthood on May 21, 1929.
  • He helped found the American Benedictine Academy and served as its President from 1947-1957.
  • He played an important role in improving education among the monks and remained active after he turned 100.
  • At his death he was believed to be the longest lived Benedictine in the world.

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