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!
Daily Meditation for November 10, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshWe can always call on the saints to intercede for us anytime throughout our lives. There are, of course, famous ones who get called on more frequently. Saint Anthony of Padua, for example, keeps especially busy as he is often needed to help find lost items. The famous prayer goes something like “Tony, Tony, look around. Something’s lost that must be found.” As we reflect on the month of November and on this season of fall, St. Hildegard models for us the need to let go of things beyond our control. She was a mystic, composer, musician, leader, visionary, herbalist, and Doctor of the Church. She lived her life “as a feather on the breath of God.” Although she faced her share of challenges, she persevered and followed God’s will. St. Hildegard and all the saints (known and unknown), intercede for us.
By Catherine Dueene, OSB