Fr. Christopher Kalan

August 1, 2025 | Media

We’re excited for the return of students to campus later this month and to welcome the many new faces across all grades. With a new Form I class comes a new Form Master to guide them on their journey.

Fr. Christopher Kalan will lead the Class of 2033 from fifth grade through graduation. A native of New Mexico, Fr. Christopher studied physics and engineering before entering the monastery in 2017. He was ordained in 2023 and plays a key role in campus technology, teaches Form I Computer, and oversees facilities for the Abbey and School. You may spot him riding a four-wheeler around campus as he keeps things running smoothly.

Hawk Happenings

Christmas Concert

Forms I and II shared their Christmas Concert with our community. Thank you to Mr. Lewis and the boys for a wonderful evening of music.

Seussical Jr.

Highlights from our Middle School production of Seussical Jr. With our biggest cast yet, 40 students came together to bring the stories of Dr. Seuss to life on stage.

Aviation Pioneer Steven Udvar-Hazy

A group of Cistercian seniors attended a special talk with aviation pioneer Steven Udvar-Hazy at Circle T Ranch in Westlake. Through our partnership with the Junior World Affairs Council, students had a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the leaders who helped shape the modern aviation industry.

Publications

Finding God in the ecotone of faith and life

"Finding God in the ecotone of faith and life" by Fr. John for The Texas Catholic. As Catholics, how should we imagine our relationship with the world? We often talk about “walls” and “doors” and “bridges” to explain how the Church should either connect to the world...

And lead us not into temptation

"And lead us not into temptation"  by Fr. Thomas for Texas Catholic. In the last decade, the liturgical versions of the Our Father have been changed in both French and Italian to soften the apparent harshness of this petition. The French translation is now “Ne nous...