MEET OUR SISTERS
The Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery are women who want to make a difference, who want to live with other vibrant women deeply committed to Christ, and who seek a balanced life of prayer, work, learning, and leisure.
St. Paul's Monastery Leadership
PRIORESS SISTER CATHERINE NEHOTTE
Born: May 12, 1961
Birthplace: Minneapolis, MN
First Profession: October 18, 1987
Wisdom, knowledge, a passion for her work and life as a sister, and a quick wit are a good summary of Sister Catherine, current Prioress of St. Paul’s Monastery.”
SUB-PRIORESS SISTER LINDA SOLER
Born: April 11, 1961
Birthplace: St. Paul, MN
First Profession: February 10, 1991
Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has turned the seat belt sign on. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened.” This is how one should begin a conversation with Sister Linda Soler, OSB.”
TREASURER SISTER JACQUELINE LEITER
Born: June 9, 1970
Birthplace: Minneapolis, MN
First Profession: January 18, 2003
Her work at the Monastery is currently as treasurer where she finds great satisfaction in being able “to work with others to use resources for good stewardship.”
Benedictine Sisters of St. Paul's Monastery
Sister Andriette Schommer, OSB
Born: November 29, 1929
Birthplace: Munich, ND
First Profession: July 11, 1949
Sister Andrine Schommer, OSB
Born: November 29, 1929
Birthplace: Munich, ND
First Profession: July 11, 1949
Sister Carol Rennie, OSB
Born: June 27, 1936
Birthplace: St. Joseph, MN
First Profession: July 11, 1956
Sister Catherine Schoenecker, OSB
Born: August 22, 1929
Birthplace: Jordan, MN
First Profession: July 11, 1952
Sister Eleanor Wartman, OSB
Born: July 25, 1931
Birthplace: Victoria, MN
First Profession: July 11, 1949
Sister Karen Sames, OSB
Born: June 12, 1955
Birthplace: New Prague, MN
First Profession: February 11, 1990
Sister Lois (Gerald) Hauwiller, OSB
Born: March 25, 1936
Birthplace: St. Bonifacius, MN
First Profession: July 11, 1955
Sister (Mary) Louise Inhofer, OSB
Born: June 30, 1930
Birthplace: St. Paul, MN
First Profession: July 11, 1950
Sister Lucia Schwickerath, OSB
Born: November 6, 1938
Birthplace: New Hampton, IA
First Profession: July 11, 1959
Sister Marie Fujan, OSB
Born: December 20, 1937
Birthplace: Walnut Grove, MN
First Profession: July 11, 1957
Sister Mary Lou Dummer, OSB
Born: September 21, 1938
Birthplace: Bird Island, MN
First Profession: July 11, 1958
Sister Mary White, OSB
Born: January 6, 1942
Birthplace: Farmington, MN
First Profession: July 11, 1966
Sister Paula Hagen, OSB
Born: June 20, 1937
Birthplace: Bird Island, MN
First Profession: July 11, 1958
Sister Sharon Schiller, OSB
Born: April 10, 1947
Birthplace: Red Wing, MN
First Profession: July 11, 1967
Sister Susan Bourauel, OSB
Born: January 9, 1933
Birthplace: Bruno, SK, Canada
First Profession: July 11, 1954
Sister Virginia Matter, OSB
Born: May 4, 1936
Birthplace: Springfield, MN
First Profession: July 11, 1957
OUR MISSION
RULE OF ST. BENEDICT
OUR HISTORY
OUR COMMUNITY
OUR ART COLLECTION
PASSAGES
THE RULE OF ST.BENEDICT
THE RULE OF ST. BENEDICT
The Rule of St. Benedict serves as an invitation to open our hearts to God. It summons us to recognize our responsibility in the world and the proper use of resources. Above all, the Rule reminds us of the fundamental value of living our lives in search and service of God, preferring nothing to the love of Christ.
