Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict | Saint Benedict’s Monaster

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

Our hearts grieve with Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minn., where a gunman violently killed two children and injured 17 other people while the community was gathered for morning Mass. These acts of violence are horrific, senseless and far too frequent. We pray especially for the two families who have lost a child in this unimaginable way. Lord, have mercy on our world, and be with the students, families, staff and community in this tragic time.

Prioress Karen Rose, OSB

News

Art and Heritage Place Closed September 26–27, 2025

September 1, 2025

The Art and Heritage Place will be closed on Friday, September…

Thank You to Our 2024–25 Benefactors

August 28, 2025

Thank you to all the benefactors who supported our mission and…

Sister Michaela Hedican to Share the Rule of St. Benedict at TEDxStCloud

August 27, 2025

Sister Michaela Hedican will join Mary Bruno, local artist and…

Sister Nina Lasceski Featured on Minnesota Catholic Podcasts

August 26, 2025

Sister Nina Lasceski was recently featured on an episode of Minnesota…

Open House to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of the Art and Heritage Place • September 14, 2025

August 7, 2025

The Art and Heritage Place will host an open house from 1–3…

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Art and Heritage Place 25th Anniversary Open House • Sunday, September 14

The Art and Heritage Place will host an open house from 1–3 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The open house will include tours of the Haehn Museum’s current exhibit, “With Lamps Still Burning,” shopping for handmade treasures at Whitby Gift Shop, delicious refreshments, and a PowerPoint presentation showcasing all of the Haehn Museum exhibits over the course of its 25-year history. We invite the public to visit and explore the art, history and heritage of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict!