In Memoriam: Sister Andriette Schommer, OSB “May Christ bring us all together to everlasting life.” Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter 72.12 Watch Livestream of Mass of Christian Burial Sister Andriette (Irene) Schommer, OSB entered peacefully into eternal life, fulfilling her baptismal call on December 23, 2023. She was 94 years old, having lived her monastic profession…
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Christmas at the Monastery 2023 Gallery
December 2023
Christmas at the Monastery 2023 Just a week has past since our last celebrations for Christmas at the Monastery 2023. The Sisters and staff had an enjoyable time as you will see in the photos below. The Sisters are all smiles. This event featured a wine tasting with Jack Farrell of Haskel's, a gallery exhibit…
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Thanks Be to God
November 2023
Thanks Be to God The next holiday is approaching fast. It is the day when everyone comes home to celebrate Thanksgiving and enjoy the family getting together. Yes, the turkey meal is also at the top of the list. The true meaning? What is the purpose? We all know the story of the first Thanksgiving…
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Experiences in Oblate Formation
Experiences in Oblate Formation The first part of our second meeting of Oblate Formation session was a history lesson. We started in chapel and then proceeded to a morning brunch where we sat in groups and got some introductions on what would happen for the day. We learned that Sister Louise Inhofer would come and…
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Pilgrimage to Grave of Mother Benedicta Riepp
Remember the deceased Sisters of St. Paul's Monastery with a gift to the All Souls' Day appeal. DONATE Pilgrimage to the Grave of Mother Benedicta Riepp Icon of Mother Benedicta Riepp by Sister Mary Charles McGough (St. Scholastica Monastery) In 1852, responding to the need to educate the children of German immigrants, Mother Benedicta (Sybilla)…
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Celebrating Volunteers: Jeff Dols, OblSB
October 2023
Celebrating Volunteers: Jeff Dols, OblSB On Thursday, October 12 volunteer engagement professionals and others gathered at Second Harvest Heartland in Maple Grove, MN. Earlier that day, these volunteer coordinators from non-profit organizations across the state learned valuable insights from international volunteer engagement trainer Rob Jackson. At the lunch hour, however, attention beautifully directed to several…
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