Benedictine brother navigated planes during WWII

Brother John Dunne, who took poverty seriously, dead at 94

Brother John Dunne, OSB. Photo submitted to BCC.

A humble, unassuming monk who navigated bomber planes during World War II before entering the monastery died March 2. Brother John Dunne, OSB, was 94. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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