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.

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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!

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Karen Rose

Message From the Prioress

July is a special month for our sisters. We celebrate the Feast of Benedict on July 11 and Heritage Day on July 22, when we remember our founding mothers. It’s a time to give thanks for those who have shaped and formed us. Join us in gratitude by thanking the people in your life who have helped and cared for you and pray for those who have had a difficult start in life.

Prioress Karen Rose, OSB

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Happening at the Monastery

Antiphons for Singing • Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Guests are invited to the Spirituality Center for “Antiphons for Singing,” facilitated by Delores Dufner, OSB, on July 31, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. We will sing selections from Sing of God’s Goodness, Volume Two, a 2024 GIA publication by Christine Manderfeld, OSB. In this volume, two of Sister Christine’s 36 original antiphons are matched with each of 16 favorite psalms and two canticles. Original, easy-to-sing psalm tones are provided for all the psalms and canticles. Musicians, liturgists and all who love to sing God’s praise are welcome.

Registration is due Tuesday, July 23.

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Weekly Meditation, July 15 to 19, 2024

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A change of pace is a welcome thing, especially when accompanied by seasonal change. And when the seasons change, so do we. Our team of writers will be having a change of pace this summer and will be back with daily meditations in fall. Until then, please enjoy our weekly meditations. We pray that your spirits and ours will be renewed.

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