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. . . St. Scholastica, patroness of the Duluth Benedictines, was the twin sister of St. Benedict. She was dedicated to God from an early age and grew beautifully in grace and wisdom. Some stories even suggest that Scholastica . . .

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All Souls Day – Remembering

by admin on November 6, 2012

On the evening of All Souls Day, Nov. 2, 2012, the Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery remembered and honored the Sisters who died during this past year. Photographs of those Sisters were displayed in the Gathering Place, and their lighted ceremonial lamps  . . .

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“When we look at the lives of those who have faithfully followed Christ, we are inspired with a new reason for seeking the City that is to come and at the same time we are shown a most safe path by which among the vicissitudes of this world, in keeping with the state in life and condition proper to each of us, we will be able to arrive at perfect union with Christ, that is, perfect holiness . . . .”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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American culture values individualism and doing over communality and presence. We often identify ourselves by what we own, whom we know, or what work we do. To stop . . .

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Jubilarians Part 2 – Golden

by admin on October 15, 2012

Sister Judine Mayerle and Sister Jean Maher celebrated their Golden Jubilees September 8, 2012, at Our Lady Queen of Peace . . .

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Jubilarians Part 1 – The Diamonds

by admin on October 15, 2012

August 15, 2012 eight Sisters celebrated their Diamond Jubilees at Eucharist in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel. Congratulations to these Sisters . . .

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Come and See Weekend

by admin on September 24, 2012

Single Catholic women ages 18-50 interested in learning about religious life are invited to spend a weekend . . .

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We Value Volunteers

by admin on September 5, 2012

We Sisters sincerely value all the many ways volunteers assist us. The Monastery is blessed by lay volunteers who . . .

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Sister Lisa Maurer – Taking Off

by admin on August 18, 2012

By the time you read this the celebration of my Perpetual Monastic Profession will have taken place over a month ago. I can’t begin to explain what my life has been like since . . .

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The Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery recently welcomed, and celebrated with new members and women progressing through Initial Formation and also with Sister Lisa Maurer who made her perpetual monastic profession July 11. . . .

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Only two weeks into my one-year canonical novitiate I am already experiencing a mild form of cabin-fever. Or perhaps I am anticipating it. One of my great joys in life is visiting new places, discovering new things, and observing nature. I have only been in Duluth since . . .

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Monastic Institute 2012

by admin on July 10, 2012

Eight members of St. Scholastica Monastery participated in the 27th annual Monastic Institute from June 24 to June 28 at Saint John’s University School of Theology – Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota. . . .

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