Br. Bernard Ball (1855-1882)

Brother Bernard was born in Catowa, Ill.  He entered the novitiate February 21, 1875, made simple vows, April 13, 1876, and final vows June 1, 1879.  Br. Bernard Ball passed away April 25, 1882. The Abbey cemetery was platted in April 1882 south of the current Abbey on the river bluff, and Brother Bernard was the first to be buried there.