Monastic Life

Is your heart longing for God?
Do you want to live a life in service to others?
Are you drawn to explore community living?

We invite single women of any Christian tradition to explore life with us. As a member of this community, you embrace Benedictine spirituality and keep your denomination. Living in community is a life-giving experience for us, a journey of the heart.

Reflect on these questions as you consider your call to community:

Are you a single Christian woman?
Are you a woman who desires to deepen your spiritual life?
Would you like to live with other women who are faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
Are you open to learning? To loving and serving others?
Are you willing to be challenged to grow?

If you respond “yes” to these questions, this may be a community where you will thrive. We encourage you to explore further.

You can sample a taste of life in our inclusive Benedictine community in a variety of ways:

Come for an informal visit and tour.
Come on a personal retreat.
Join in prayer at the Liturgy of the Hours or for Centering Prayer.
Meet with a spiritual guide at the monastery.
Participate in an Exploring Community retreat.
Apply for our summer internship: Volunteer in Community.
Apply to become a Benedictine Sojourner, a 6-12 month experience.
Volunteer at Holy Wisdom Monastery.
Read our monthly Living in Community newsletter for additional insights into our life together as an ecumenical Benedictine community.