May – Sister Donatha Gunda graduated from Saint Martin’s University. She departed for southern Oregon, where she began an internship. August – Sister Deotila Takulyambwani, a Franciscan sister and medical doctor from Tanzania, arrived. She studied English…
May – We held our first annual Images of Peace art show with an opening night gala. Artists displayed their creations and Oblates assisted. Sister Donatha Gunda, OSB, of Tanzania arrived and will begin studies toward a…
August – Sister Redemista Ngonyani was awarded her Ph.D. from the Catholic University of Nairobi in Canon Law. She is only the 3rd woman canon lawyer in east Africa. We are proud of her accomplishments!
May 30 – Sister Placidia Haehn, our first prioress, left our earthly life. June 28 – We began celebrations honoring our 50 years of independence and 110 years of presence in the Pacific Northwest. September – Sister…
Sister Laura Swan’s first book, The Forgotten Desert Mothers, was released by Paulist Press. Fourteen lay women made their Oblations, the movement is growing!
May – Virginia Marie Tennyson and Louise Honings made their oblations as our first Oblates. In Fall – Our newsletter transitions into one that reflects the full monastic community and ministries, simply titled St. Placid…
Benedictine Sisters Beatrice Kapinga and Redemista Ngonyani arrived from St. Agnes, Chipole, Tanzania to live with us and begin their studies at Saint Martin’s University.
With the gift of an abundance of sheep’s fleece, Sister Monika Ellis established the Priory Knitters and Spinners. Women gathered for conversation while spinning wool, and knitting and crocheting beautiful things. Soon members branched into needle felting, creating…
January 18 – The Priory Store opened. We had inherited the contents of Aleda Hoffman’s store (mother of Sister Angela), and Sister Monika’s father, Leonard Ellis (pictured in the photo), remodeled one of our parlors off the lobby…
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Our new blog is active as of May 5, 2023. Sisters will post once a week on Fridays. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
OPEN FOR PRIVATE RETREATS
The Priory Spiriuality Center is now taking up to 10 on-site retreatants. Register for your private retreat at One Day Retreats or Overnight RetreatsWelcome back!
Upcoming Virtual Discernment Retreat for women wanting to know more about being a Religious Sister. Join us on October 21, 2023 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. More information HERE – poster to read or print
BENEDICTINE SISTERS ELECT NEW PRIORESS
Angela Hoffman, OSB, Prioress – elected 2022
Many of our programs and retreats are still being offered via Zoom AS WELL AS IN PERSON. Please register and pay online:
Click these links for more information on ZOOM RETREATS and PROGRAMS
USE SCRIPTURAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR YOUR GROUP
Roy DeLeon has given permission for anyone to use his presentation to view or for use with a group. Please click STATIONSto see or download the pdf.
Archives: Timeline Express Announcements
2020 – Our Chaplain of 40 Years…
Updated on November 22, 2022 by St. Placid
March 22 – Father Gerard Kirsch, our chaplain for 40 years died in his sleep.
2019 – Guest Sisters
Updated on November 22, 2022 by St. Placid
May – Sister Donatha Gunda graduated from Saint Martin’s University. She departed for southern Oregon, where she began an internship. August – Sister Deotila Takulyambwani, a Franciscan sister and medical doctor from Tanzania, arrived. She studied English…
2017 – Images of Peace —
Updated on November 22, 2022 by St. Placid
May – We held our first annual Images of Peace art show with an opening night gala. Artists displayed their creations and Oblates assisted. Sister Donatha Gunda, OSB, of Tanzania arrived and will begin studies toward a…
2011 – We Congratulate Sister Redemista Ngonyani!
Updated on November 22, 2022 by St. Placid
August – Sister Redemista Ngonyani was awarded her Ph.D. from the Catholic University of Nairobi in Canon Law. She is only the 3rd woman canon lawyer in east Africa. We are proud of her accomplishments!
2002 – Remembering and Sharing
Updated on July 30, 2022 by St. Placid
May 30 – Sister Placidia Haehn, our first prioress, left our earthly life. June 28 – We began celebrations honoring our 50 years of independence and 110 years of presence in the Pacific Northwest. September – Sister…
2001 – One Book and Fourteen Oblations
Updated on July 12, 2022 by St. Placid
Sister Laura Swan’s first book, The Forgotten Desert Mothers, was released by Paulist Press. Fourteen lay women made their Oblations, the movement is growing!
2000 – Our First Oblates
Updated on July 12, 2022 by St. Placid
May – Virginia Marie Tennyson and Louise Honings made their oblations as our first Oblates. In Fall – Our newsletter transitions into one that reflects the full monastic community and ministries, simply titled St. Placid…
1999 – Sharing Our Blessings
Updated on June 27, 2022 by St. Placid
Benedictine Sisters Beatrice Kapinga and Redemista Ngonyani arrived from St. Agnes, Chipole, Tanzania to live with us and begin their studies at Saint Martin’s University.
1998 – Priory Knitters and Spinners & A Medieval Celebration
Updated on July 30, 2022 by St. Placid
With the gift of an abundance of sheep’s fleece, Sister Monika Ellis established the Priory Knitters and Spinners. Women gathered for conversation while spinning wool, and knitting and crocheting beautiful things. Soon members branched into needle felting, creating…
1997 – New Priory Store & Newsletter
Updated on September 5, 2022 by St. Placid
January 18 – The Priory Store opened. We had inherited the contents of Aleda Hoffman’s store (mother of Sister Angela), and Sister Monika’s father, Leonard Ellis (pictured in the photo), remodeled one of our parlors off the lobby…
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Our new blog is active as of May 5, 2023. Sisters will post once a week on Fridays. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
BENEDICTINE SISTERS ELECT NEW PRIORESS
Many of our programs and retreats are still being offered via Zoom AS WELL AS IN PERSON. Please register and pay online:
Click these links for more information on ZOOM RETREATS and PROGRAMS
USE SCRIPTURAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR YOUR GROUP
Roy DeLeon has given permission for anyone to use his presentation to view or for use with a group. Please click STATIONS to see or download the pdf.
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