Prayer, Work &
Community Living

Responding to the needs
of the Church and 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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Message From the Prioress

Every summer our sisters celebrate Community Day. It’s a day when we come together to pray, learn, discuss, visit and have fun. The important thing is that we do it together and are reminded how important and what a life-giving blessing it is to be in community.

Community is central to the Benedictine way, but it isn’t only for monastics. Who are the people you rely on and who rely on you? Who is always there for you and you for them? They are your community. Give thanks for them.

If you feel alone right now, remember that our sisters are always here to pray for you and welcome you as part of our prayer community.

Photo: Community time at Saint Scholastica Convent

Prioress Karen Rose, OSB

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Daily Meditations are on hiatus from June to September. We will continue to send out a weekly meditation email every Monday until our Daily Meditations return in September! Have a beautiful, blessed summer!

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