Last updated May 11, 2012
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.
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. Directions
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.
Make plans for a spring retreat!
Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB to become Prioress in June
"I was awestruck and truly overwhelmed to be named prioress,'' Sister Sandra said. ''And over time, it has begun to sink in even deeper, with a real sense of being called forth by a community and an awareness of how serious of a responsibility it is. "The Benedictines say the prioress holds the place of Christ in the community and functions as its spiritual leader, the person who fosters the vision and the mission of the community and the maintenance of order.'' Read the story from the Dispatch-Argus. (Photo courtesy Dispatch-Argus)
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