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Kelty, Matthew, Fr., O.C.S.O.
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- Kelty, Matthew, Fr., O.C.S.O., 1915-2011
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- Fr. Matthew Kelty
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1915-2011
History
Fr. Matthew Kelty was a Trappist monk of Gethsemani Abbey. He was a former missionary priest in Papua New Guinea before joining Gethsemani. He was later able to return to New Guinea as a monk. Merton chose Kelty as his confessor. Among Kelty's published books include collections of talks and sermons he delivered to Gethsemani guests after the monks prayed compline.
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Matthew, Fr., O.C.S.O.
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