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Mission Advancement

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Art design by Ruth Nierengarten, OSB

Community 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.

Share in Our Mission

The Office of Mission Advancement invites you to invest your talent and resources in the ministries of the monastic community for the purpose of enhancing the lives of others.

  • Share Your Time
  • Share Your Talent
  • Share Your Financial Resources
Karen Rose Greeting Guest

Share Your Time

Pray With Us
Attend a Program at the Spirituality Center
Experience the Art and Heritage Place

Share Your Talent

Become a Volunteer
Work With the Sisters
Dome Through Skylight in Gathering Place

Share Your Financial Resources

Thank you to all of our 2021–2022 supporters!

Can You Donate In Several Different Ways?

YES!

  • Credit Card

    You may give online or by phone. To give by phone, contact Sister Shirley Nohner at (320) 353-7027 or s1nohner@csbsju.edu.

  • Cash or Check

    Please send your contribution to:

    Saint Benedict’s Monastery
    Office of Mission Advancement
    104 Chapel Lane
    St. Joseph, MN 56374-0220

    Checks should be made out to:
    Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict

  • Stock

    To inquire about gifts of stock, contact Sister Nina Lasceski at (320) 363-7051 or nalasceski@csbsju.edu.

  • Monthly or Quarterly Gift

    It is easy to set up your gift in this way. For details, contact Sister Nina Lasceski at (320) 363-7051 or nalasceski@csbsju.edu.

Can I Give a Gift in Honor or in Memory of Someone?

YES!

To give a gift in honor of or in memory of someone, please indicate it with your donation. If you wish, the person honored or the family of the person remembered with your memorial gift can be notified. Please note that with your donation.

Can I Include the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict in My Estate Plans?

YES!

To include the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict in your estate plans, you may want to consider one or more of the following options:

  • Will

    Did you know that you can make a specific bequest in your will to the charity(ies) of your choice? Often, a gift can be arranged simply with the addition of a codicil to amend your current will. The example on the link provided could be used to assist you.

  • Trust

    A remainder gift to the charity(ies) of your selection can be included as a part of your trust.

  • Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

    If you have funds invested in a community foundation account, think about granting some of those funds.

  • Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

    There are several ways you can request to have a charity(ies) as a beneficiary of your IRA account(s). You can indicate the charity as a designated beneficiary. Or, you can give through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).

  • Life Insurance Policy

    It is possible to include the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy.

If you’d like to learn more about making a planned gift, please contact Sister Nina Lasceski, director of development, at (320) 363-7051 or plannedgiving@csbsju.edu.

Please consult your legal, financial and tax advisors for advice and information on applicable state and federal laws as you work through your estate plans.

For all documentation, please utilize our official name: Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict

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104 Chapel Lane
St. Joseph, MN 56374

(320) 363-7100

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