Benita Gerold OSB is a member of St. Paul’s Monastery and has an associates degree in Applied Science from the Univ. of Crookston. Prior to her employment at the Center as hospitality minister, S. Benita served as Director of Food Center at St. Paul’s Monastery and at St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Center.
Chris Folkenson works behind the scenes with guest services, ensuring every guest arrives to a comfortable room.
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Karen Sames OSB is a member of St. Paul’s Monastery and is a trained nurse. She works full-time for the American Red Cross and provides hospitality for guests in her spare time.
Sharon Schiller OSB is a member of St. Paul’s Monastery and has been a teacher in child care centers and also a secretary. She is now part of the hospitality team of the Benedictine Center.
Rolaine Diethelm OSB is a hospitality minister of the Benedictine Center and a member of St. Paul's Monastery. Prior to coming to the Center, Sister Rolaine worked as a teachers' aide.
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Mary Boespflug is the national director for the Ministry of Mothers Sharing, a ministry of St. Paul’s Monastery.
S. Mary Forman OSB is associate dean and professor of monastic studies at Saint John’s School of Theology.
David Sagula is a licensed psychologist and management consultant. He is also a member of the Confraternity of St. Gregory’s Abbey and has conducted numerous contemplative prayer retreats and workshops.
Jim Smith is director of faith formation for St. Margaret Mary Parish in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
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S. Carole Sweely OSB was a high school English and film teacher before returning to service in the monastery. She offers this course every year.
Peggy Thompson is a teacher and retreat leader in arts and spirituality. She is known in the art community as Margaret Carroll.
S. Mary White OSB is both a licensed psychotherapist and a skilled teacher of Christian meditation. Her works draws on the wisdom of the world’s great spiritual traditions as well as her extensive background in psychology and sociology. Email Mary
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