Christopher Lucas OCSO

Br. Christopher Lucas was born on Christmas day outside Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1934. With a degree from Scranton University in mathematics, he worked as a mathematician, computer programmer and supervisor in industry. In 1982, he settled as a Trappist monk and five years later made solemn profession. He earned a master’s degree and taught theology in several Trappist houses over the following two decades.  Br. Christopher has had a variety of jobs (Trappists favor manual labor), including serving for over 10 years as director for junior monks.