Prayer, Work &
Community Living

responding to the needs of
the Church & the world

Our Mission

We, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., are a monastic community of women who seek God in our daily lives according to the Gospel and the Rule of Benedict. Through our ministry of prayer, work and community living, we listen and respond to the needs of the Church and the world.

Prayer Requests

As a Benedictine monastic community, a significant part of our mission is prayer. Is there someone or something you would like us to pray for? You’re invited to share your special intentions with us. You will be remembered during our daily prayer of Liturgy of the Hours, and your request will be shared on a community bulletin board seen by the sisters every day.

It is our privilege to pray for you. God bless you!

Message From the Prioress

We’re all guilty of leaping to conclusions, often negative, about the behavior of others. During Holy Week, resolve to try walking a little way in their shoes before criticizing their choices. You may well see them in a new light.

Prioress Karen Rose

News

Come and See Retreat • April 19–21, 2024

Single women are invited to join the monastic community for a…

Sunset Drive Garden Registration

Registration is open for Sunset Drive Garden's 2024 gardening…

Easter Liturgy Services

You are invited to join the monastic community to celebrate Easter…

2024 Haehn Museum Exhibit Opens to Public on Thursday, April 4

The Haehn Museum’s 2024 exhibit, “The Earth is Full of…

Sisters Jonathan Herda and Laura Suhr Interviewed for CSB+SJU’s The Record

Sister Jonathan Herda, who turned 101 on February 21, and Sister…

Happening at the Monastery

Grand Opening of the Haehn Museum’s 2024 Exhibit:
“The Earth is Full of God’s Riches”

The Haehn Museum’s 2024 exhibit, “The Earth is Full of God’s Riches,” opens to the public Thursday, April 4, 2024. This exhibit will showcase the nature photography of Sisters Carleen Schomer, Karen Streveler, Linda Dusek and Nancy Bauer.

The grand opening takes place 5–7 p.m., with remarks from the artists starting at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. After touring the museum, guests are invited to visit Whitby Gift Shop. Join us!

Daily Meditation for March 29, 2024

By the first century, the Roman Empire had conquered most of the known world. One thing they were extremely careful about was to spot any attempt at revolution and to end it immediately. Palestine, during Jesus’ lifetime, was a hotbed of resentment of the Romans. There were always gangs of revolutionaries plotting against the government. The standard Roman punishment for rebellion in their subject countries was crucifixion. This method of execution included lengthy, cruel torture that was visible to all and was intended as a strong deterrent to insurrections. The gospel account of Jesus’ trial tells the things he said and did that were describing a new world order and were interpreted by those in power as rebellious. The terrible sight of Jesus dying on the cross, however, became transformed as Christianity developed. His followers now know the cross as a venerated religious symbol of salvation, that is recognized all over the world.

By Mary Jackle, OSB