Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict

“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20

Our Mission

We, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., are a community of women who seek God in our daily lives according to the Gospel and the Rule of Benedict. Through our ministry of prayer, work and community living, we listen and respond to the needs of the Church and the world.

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Computer technology enables us to be ambassadors for Christ, connecting with and ministering to the spiritually hungry who live beyond our monastery walls, whether just down the street or across the globe.

Effective October 2025, Microsoft is requiring computers to update to Windows 11, an operating system that is incompatible with our current computers. In order to meet these emerging technological needs and continue to minister to all people and all places, we need to purchase new computers and upgrade some of our current equipment. Between Saint Benedict’s Monastery and Saint Scholastica Convent, we need to replace 72 computers.

By sharing your trust in our mission and supporting the purchase of new computers and upgraded technology, you are helping us bring Gospel and Benedictine values to others by enabling us to:

• Connect with others through our website, email correspondence, social media and Zoom
• Offer virtual spiritual opportunities, retreats and liturgies
• Conduct business operations vital to our internal and outreach ministries
• Receive and respond to prayer requests
• Stay connected with our international community of oblates

You can read about our ministries at www.sbm.osb.org.

Your contribution will help us be ambassadors for Christ, extending Benedictine values to the world as we listen and respond to the needs of others.

Give to the Max and help us reach our goal of $70,000!

If you prefer to give by mail or by phone, please visit www.sbm.osb.org/partnership/mission-advancement/#resource.

All funds raised on our Give to the Max site between November 1–19 will count toward the final total. If you choose to donate on our website or via mail, please indicate that the donation should go toward "Give to the Max 2025." These donations will also count toward the final total.