Catholic Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, Ill., blog with inquirers discerning their religious calling to monastic life.
Posted in Catholic Sisters, community life, discernment, monastic profession on Aug 4th, 2011
Jackie Walsh, recently of Bloomington, Ill., became Sister Jackie at the age of 53 on June 11. She had worked, lived and studied at St. Mary Monastery for three years before receiving her Benedictine pin (given by Prioress Sr. Phyllis McMurray, right). It had been a leap of faith and a labor of love.
Posted in Benedictine Sisters, Benedictine video, Catholic Sisters on May 10th, 2011
Benedictine Sister Catherine Maloney was never known for her cooking… Find out why! Sr. Catherine Maloney’s Chocolate Cake
Posted in Benedictine Sisters, Benedictine video, Catholic Sisters, discernment, religious life on May 10th, 2011
Enjoy this 2-minute video of Benedictine Sister Catherine Maloney, OSB – recently recovered from a stroke and celebrating her 60th jubilee – sharing about new Catholic Benedictine Sisters! Sr. Catherine Maloney, OSB reflects on New Benedictine Sisters