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What do you do when you have too much space, old pipes, and outdated systems? Renovate!

Sister Marlene shares an Easter Sunday reflection.

Most people have had to re-think every aspect of pandemic life, and this has certainly happened in the Sisters’ spirituality ministry.  

This year Sister Ruth Rohr celebrates her 75th anniversary of entrance and Sister Diane Marie Kestler celebrates her 25th anniversary of religious profession.

September 2nd was a very special day for Sister Winifred as she turned 100 years old. She celebrated with all of her community. 

Here we share with you some snapshots of monastery life during the pandemic.

In addition to being the final graduation class, the class of 2020 graduated in a two-part ceremony during a pandemic. Click to see full story.

Sister Marlene's latest blog post reflects on our perspective of "normal."   What's the "normal" that we hope for?  Is it to return to things just as they were? 

Read Sister Marlene's latest blog post: "I must admit I've never paid too much attention to how many seconds I take for hand-washing...to how many times a day I touch my face..."

Join the millions of pilgrims around the world tomorrow, Friday, March 27, 2020, at 1pm (EST) for Pope Francis' - "Urbi et Orbi Blessing."

It is with a deep sense of sadness that we regretfully announce the closing of Benedictine Academy in June 2020, effective at the end of the current academic year.

On December 15, 2019, Saint Mary's Parish in Kingston, NY recognized the Benedictine Sisters for their 118 years of healthcare service in the city. 

On November 17, our Oblates were joined by the members of the  Maple Ridge Bruderhof community who shared their life and faith.   

Sister Lynn McKenzie, Federation President, and Sister Mary Catherine Wenstrup, were the visitators at the recent Ordinary Canonical Visitation, October 23-27, 2019.

The Benedictine Health Foundation honored the Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth at their annual Sr. Mary Charles Donor Appreciation Reception.

The Community celebrated two individuals who have contributed to the mission of the community: John Hannan, financial advisor and Michele Hopkins, Preschool Director.

Beginning in September Sister Marita Funke will host a Thursday morning book discussion four times a year. See Retreats for details.

A mixture of sadness and pride accompanied the last formal promotion ceremony for the students of Benedictine Preschool.

The Community Retreat was led by Sr. Karen Joseph, OSB, of Ferdinand, IN who reflected on “A Spirituality of Cenobitic Living." Eleven Holy Family Sisters of the Needy joined the retreat.

Sister Mariette Thérèse joined other Vocation Directors from the Newark and Paterson Dioceses Vocation Committees to offer programs to high school students.