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.

Share in Our Mission

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!

Share Your Prayer Requests

Message From the Prioress

These long, hot days of summer we all need to take care, stay cool and keep hydrated. Instead of complaining that it’s too hot and too humid to do anything, use the slower pace that’s needed to quiet your mind and allow yourself to rest in God’s arms. As the psalmist advises (Ps. 46:10):  “Be still and know that I am God.” 

Photo: Dome of Sacred Heart Chapel in summer by S. Carleen Schomer.

Prioress Karen Rose, OSB

News

Saint Benedict’s Monastery Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Monastery

On Wednesday, June 17, Saint Benedict's Monastery held a groundbreaking…

Sister Tamra Thomas and Benedictine Tech Ministries Featured in Global Sisters Report

Sister Tamra Thomas was recently featured in a Global Sisters…

Volunteer Drivers Needed at Saint Scholastica Convent

Do you have a generous heart, vehicle and desire to spend quality…
More News

Happening at the Monastery

Spirituality Center•Studium Programs and Retreats • September-December 2026

Programs, retreats and spiritual offerings from the Spirituality Center•Studium are open for registration!

Explore Programs and Retreats

Daily Meditations

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!

Read More Daily Meditations