Come Enjoy Christmas Novena Vespers Dec 16 - Dec 24 at 5:00 p.m.

Sister Irene Krogmeier, O.S.B., died Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Sister Bobbi shares her thoughts on intentionally living a life that matters for eternity

Sister Mary Jane reflects on Heaven

For Halloween, the Sisters enjoyed a fun evening of games, costumes and treats!

Sister Marilyn Ring, (Mary Stephen) O.S.B., 88, of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in the Chapel of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the Monastery, where a Christian wake service will be held at 7 p.m.

The Sisters of St Mary Monastery celebrated the Feast of St. Benedict with a vigil on July 10th. On the feast day, they gathered for Mass followed by an afternoon movie and festive dinner.

If Centering Prayer is part of your spiritual practice, these two retreats are perfect for you.

Each day, we face fear and uncertainty - yet united in a community of faith, Christians have risen above that fear for centuries.

Deepen your faith with silent prayer and spiritual direction. Three and five day Silent Directed Retreats are coming to Benet House Retreat Center in July. Will you join us?