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…
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SR. LAURA ON YOUTUBE
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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 August 9, 2024 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
Sisters post on our Blog weekly on Fridays. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
WE WELCOME BENEDICTINE EXPLORERS IN JUNE!
MAY 2025 MINISTRY AT THE BORDER
Participate in Boerne, Texas Benedictine Sister Ursula’s mission to migrants on the Texas / Mexico border by donating items needed by people who have nothing. You may also donate money for purchasing what is needed. SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
SR. LAURA ON YOUTUBE
See Sr. Laura’s youtube channel for some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
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