Last updated May 14, 2008
Sister Barbara Vaughn 1922-2008
We believe that the divine presence is everywhere . Rule of Benedict
We are the Catholic Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery.
Originally from Nauvoo, Illinois, the Benedictine Sisters moved to the Quad-City area in 2001.
Here, we serve in parishes, college campuses, homeless shelters, food pantries
and in other ministries.
We also offer group and individual spiritual retreats at Benet House Retreat Center,
where we welcome people of all faiths.
As monastic Benedictine Sisters, we seek God together in monastic community.
Benedictine Sisters live together with the purpose of seeking and serving God as one.
We come together 3 times daily to pray the Liturgy of the Hours,
and we are committed to Benedictine community life together.
Browse these pages to learn more about:
our history, our call to live together,
our prayer, and our ministries.
New from the Benedictine Sisters:
*The Timeless Heart and Soul of the Psalms: Benedictines reflect on their meaning
*Bringing Hank in from the Cold: the story of a homeless shelter
*Sacred History and Path: The Benefits of Spiritual Direction
*What's life like for a new Benedictine Postulant?
*Pray the Psalm Cycle with the Benedictine Sisters
*New Memory-Sharing from SMA days
*Benedictine Oblates Reflect on the Psalms
Benedictine Video
Current Stories: Sr. Barbara Vaugn's Obituary Could you become a Benedictine Nun? Healthy relationships are important, but perfection is not required! Mother Teresa: The Doubts of a Saint Benedictines reflect on the role of faith in doubt Why should we canonize a doubter? What are mystics ... and why do we need them? Benedictines Wield Hammers for Habitat Sisters help with East Moline home Benedictines Welcome New Postulant Stefanie MacDonald enters the community Read Madeleine Callahan's report from the Monastic Institute Benedictine Sisters reflect on how to Discern the Right Path Follow these steps to make tough decisions. 4 Women Reflect on their Vocation Journey How can you know you're being called? Get some insight from this interview. The Lord's Prayer: A Loving Conversation Sisters reflect on the Our Father. What can it offer us today? Sr. Claudia Scharf professed her monastic promises in June. Sisters Celebrate Anniversaries Srs. Estelle, Norberta and Kathleen enjoy spring jubilees. Oblates Reflect on Benedictine Life. Sr. Marilyn Ring Takes Students to Protest Rally Augustana students travel to Fort Benning. When Illness or Loss Interrupts our Prayers Ways to cope spiritually It's not just for terminal illness. If you ever wondered what the letters mean, click here.
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