Steps to Volunteering Actually, there are no steps to volunteering, but I remember how I achieved it when I volunteered at the Monastery.I took two different classes at the Monastery and felt so peaceful while learning more about myself and my spirituality.The Lectio Divinia class, taught by Sister Meg from Beech Grove, Indiana, was inspiring…
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Macs Give Back for the Monastery 2025
May 2025
From the Beam to Benedictines: Mac's Diner Continues its Legacy of Community Support with Giveback Monday North St. Paul’s cherished landmark, Mac’s Diner is a name that resonates with generations of locals. We know it currently as a new take on the traditional diner. However, this location also stands as a testament of enduring spirit,…
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Mother Benedicta Riepp
April 2025
MOTHER BENEDICTA RIEPP 200th Anniversary Foundress of Benedictine Communities in North America First Prioress of Benedictine Monasteries in the United States By: Mary Elizabeth Ilg, OblSB (Part 1)Mother Benedicta (Sybilla) Riepp was born two hundred years ago, on June 28, 1825, in Waal, Bavaria. In 1844, she entered St. Walburg Convent in Eichstatt, Bavaria, and…
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Goodbye to a Dear Friend
April 2025
Goodbye to a Dear Friend We met the first day, years ago, when I volunteered to teach a fitness class on Wednesdays to the Sisters in Health Care, part of the Monastery. Sister Sharon Schiller was one of three Sisters who took part in a fitness DVD each day before lunchtime. Her partners were Sisters Marie…
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Heart of Service
March 2025
Celebrating the Heart of Service: Honoring Volunteers at St. Paul's Monastery and the Benedictine Center As the earth awakens in springtime and nature reflects the beauty of renewal, April gives us a unique opportunity to honor a group of individuals whose presence and contributions have quietly and consistently helped our community grow in spirit, compassion,…
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10-Days as Oblates
March 2025
10-Days as Oblates Extraordinary! There are no better words to describe the poignant, intimate, and powerful events we experienced at St. Paul’s Monastery over a 10-day period from March 11-20. Over that span, we were privileged to witness and participate in the highs and lows of being Oblates – from death to youthful energy, from…
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