Last updated May 20, 2013
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. Join Us!
Browse our 2013 spring retreats!
The God with Feathers
A small child was asked in catechism class to say who the Holy Spirit was. She answered, “You mean the God with feathers?” Well … yes! This God with feathers was hard to comprehend as children. Images of flame and wind complicated the picture. As adults, we have a better understanding of the pulsing, radiant nature of the Spirit, present everywhere. Read the rest of Sr. Catherine Cleary's Pentecost reflection!
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Seeking God Together
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Sister Kathleen Aubry, OSB: Obituary, Wake Reflection
Wisdom Stories from the Benedictines
How Nuns Changed Everything: A History of the Catholic Sisters of the Midwest
Connecting Point is now available online!
Pray the 2013 Ordinary Time Psalms with the Benedictine Sisters
Archived Stories from the Catholic Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery