Benedictine Sisters

We are monastic women who minister in education, parish ministry, health care, counseling, social services, spirituality and retreat programs, and mission work.

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Did you guess right? This is a photo of the Colonnade, outside the entrance at Monastery Immaculate Conception. There are plenty of beautiful details to admire at the monastery, and our tours (both guided and self-guided) are a great way to see more like this.

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I Spy enjoyers, this one’s for you! We’ve taken a close-up photo of one of the many details in our iconic monastery — think you can figure out what this is a photo of? Let us know in the comments and tomorrow we’ll reveal the full picture!

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Help us wish a happy 92nd birthday to our dear friend, the eternally youthful Pat Koch!  Pat is a never-ending source of love, laughter, support and encouragement for the Sisters of St. Benedict, which is why she was recently honored with the Dome Award.  Happy birthday, Pat!

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As a Direct Support Assistant for the Sisters of St. Benedict, you’ll spend your days caring for the kindest, most appreciative patients ever. Competitive salary, great benefits, and you’ll start earning paid time off right away! Learn more and apply at https://t.co/MlconM6ruj.

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We’re so excited for our annual Alumnae Reunion! On September 23 and 24, join us for a weekend full of fun, including tours of the monastery grounds and academic building, raffles, and more. The deadline to register is September 8, so be sure to sign up at https://t.co/pg4hzH5nSl

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As a Direct Support Assistant for the Sisters of St. Benedict, you’ll spend your days caring for the kindest, most appreciative patients ever. Competitive salary, great benefits, and you even start earning paid time off right away! Learn more and apply at https://t.co/MlconM6ruj.

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She’s also worked as an activities director at the monastery here in Ferdinand. Presently, she provides monastery services when able. Happy birthday, Sister Jeannine! #sistersofstbenedict #happybirthday

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Today we celebrate the birthday of our own Sister Jeannine Kavanaugh, who came to our community from Lawrenceville, Illinois. Sister Jeannine earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education, and put them to wonderful use for many years as a junior high math teacher.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Mass this Sunday at Monastery Immaculate Conception Church in Ferdinand. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Mass this Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday at Monastery Immaculate Conception Church in Ferdinand. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

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She currently serves as a state-side Peru correspondent volunteers in the Hospitality Center at the monastery. Here’s to a restful birthday, Sister Mary Leah, you’ve more than earned it! #sistersofstbenedict #happybirthday

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Happy birthday to Sister Mary Leah Baehl! From right down the road in Evansville, IN, Sister Mary Leah has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from St. Benedict College, and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, with a minor in Reading, from Indiana State University.

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She has even taught abroad at an Irish elementary school! She’s also served on mission trips to Peru, spending over 30 years there in total, and she’s been an Infirmary Aide with the Sisters here in Ferdinand.

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So what happens when new members join the community? Find out on our Vocations Blog, at https://t.co/DPOr8eVjR9

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Commitment to monastic life is a process — one that can take up to nine years. Living in community is a pillar of life at Monastery Immaculate Conception, and one of the most important Benedictine principles.

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She is currently serving as a liturgist and chauffeur. When she’s not keeping busy with her other duties, she loves digging into some sudoku. Join us in wishing her a truly special day today! #sistersofstbenedict #happybirthday

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Happiest of birthdays to Sister Teresa Elizabeth Stutz! She grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where the lows can dip below zero for half the year. In comparison, Ferdinand, Indiana must seem downright balmy!

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Sister Teresa Elizabeth holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies, including liturgy and scripture. She’s served in many varied positions through the years, including Vocations here at the monastery and Family Scholar House.

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Then give me strength to be faithful. Mary, Mother and Model, help me to respond in generous love to the call of your Divine Son. Amen.”

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The next of three things you can do today to encourage the young women around you to consider life as a Sister of St. Benedict? Be someone who supports the consideration of a religious vocation among the young women in your circle. Talk with them. Pray with them. Listen to them.

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You were saddened then by friends who failed you. But Peter did not fail. ‘Lord,’ he said, ‘to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.’ I stand with Peter. Through prayer and counsel, show me, Lord, where it is in your vineyard that you want me to serve.