R. D. Rev.mus D. Benjamin Thomas Mackin, I. C. Dr., h. c., O. Praem.

Born in Green Bay, 

Vestition 28 aug. 1950,

Solemn Profession28 aug. 1955, 

Ordained9 iun. 1956,

Abbot, elected 14 apr. 1982,

Abbacy blessed 7 iun. 1982,

Studied Canon Law and earned a doctorate in Rome, 

Alumnus of Collegio San Norberto, 

Deputy headmaster, 

Parish priest, 

College chaplain, 

Fourth Abbot of De Pere 1982-1994. 

Founded two dependent houses of the Abbey - in Albuquerque New Mexico, U.S.A. and in Jackson/Raymond, Mississippi, U.S.A., 

Second Definitor 1982-2000, 

Administrator of the Order, 

Chaired the General Chapter of 1994 in Untermarchtal due to the illness of Abbot General van de Ven, 

After the resignation of Abbot General van de Ven, chaired the Chapter of election in 1996 in Monte Cucco, Rome,

Member of the juridical commission of the Order,

Abbot emeritus 14 apr. 1994,

Jubilarius.