Standing in the Sacred Sliver of Space Before a Choice excerpt from: Benedictine CARE Chapter 1: Stability of IntentionIn Benedictine CARE, we are practicing bringing our relationship with the divine into the most ordinary of daily lifestyle choices around food, fitness, and fun. We are exploring together a simple practice of “Turning Towards” our inner…
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Honoring Founding Day
May 2024
Honoring Founding Day with the Priory Preserve Pilgrimage, Mass, and Cookout!June 22, 1948 was a momentous day for the Benedictine Community at Saint Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota. On that day, 178 of its members courageously took leave of their home in central Minnesota and established a new foundation—St. Paul’s Priory—at 301 Summit Avenue…
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President’s Perspective
April 2024
Dear Hill-Murray Community,I am thrilled to share some updates at Hill-Murray with you. First, after a prayerful process of discernment, the Sisters of St Paul’s Monastery have re-elected Sr. Catherine Nehotte as their Prioress. We are thrilled for her continued leadership and support as she continues as Prioress for the next five years. Sister Linda will…
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News from Maple Tree Childcare Center
News from Maple Tree Childcare Center We greatly enjoyed celebrating the Week of the Young Child April 8-12. Each day had a special focus: Monday – School Spirit Day – we wore our school colors (green and purple).Tuesday – Literacy Day – children were invited to bring in a favorite book to share.Wednesday – Parent Appreciation…
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A Message of Welcome
A Message of Welcome from Our Prioress Last month, I was elected to a second five-year term as Prioress at St. Paul’s Monastery. Sister Linda Soler will continue to serve as Subprioress. Sister Lucia Schwickerath will serve as Canonical Treasurer.Sister Marie Fujan created a prayer for guidance. The words of this prayer called for discernment and direction through…
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Mother’s Day Reflections
April 2024
In honor of Mother’s day we are including some reflections from the Sisters. Sister Louise Inhofer, OSB; Sister Paula Hagen, OSB; Sister Marie Fujan, OSB; Sister Mary White, OSB; and Sister Linda Soler, OSB tell of their moms as a strength and inspiration. We pray your Mother’s day inspires warm and welcoming memories just as…
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