Last updated July 8, 2009

We believe that the divine presence is everywhere . Rule of Benedict

Jackie Walsh is received into the Novitiate.

Fall 2009 retreats and programs have been posted!

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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. 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.

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.

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Be Still and Know that I Am God: Quieting down so you can hear

Acedia: How to overcome spiritual fatigue

Living in the Moment: Recipe for Harmony in 2009

Spring 2009 Retreats

Pray the Ordinary Time Psalms with the Sisters

Monastic History Class

Benedictine Video

Benedictine Sisters Video: Seeking God Together To see how the Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, Illinois, live, pray and work together, view our 6-minute video.

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Other Stories: Sr. Estelle Ternus, OSB, died Sunday, May 10, 2009. Sr. Veronica Shunick, OSB, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. Benet House Retreat Center Expansion: Flexible, Green Walking through a Field of Grief Holding All Things Sacred: A Conversation between a Buddhist and a Benedictine Listening to Whispers and Nudges: Nancy Offenhiser Enters the Benedictine Community Sister Martha Herzog 1914-2008: Obit, Story, Funeral Reflection Jackie Walsh Begins Her Postulancy Jackie Answers Questions about her Postulancy Journeying Toward God: Stefanie MacDonald Begins Her Canonical Novice Year Sr. Barbara Vaughn's Obituary Mother Teresa: The Doubts of a Saint Benedictines reflect on the role of faith in doubt The (Bumpy) Road to Sainthood Why should we canonize a doubter? Mysticism: Why it Matters What are mystics ... and why do we need them? Benedictines Wield Hammers for Habitat Sisters help with East Moline home The Lord's Prayer: A Loving Conversation Sisters reflect on the Our Father. The Meaning of the Mass What can it offer us today? 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 Anointing of the Sick It's not just for terminal illness. Meaning of Benedictine Medal If you ever wondered what the letters mean, click here. Archived Stories ..