One result of anti-Catholic legislation was a series of laws passed that required all private school teachers to earn their Bachelor degrees from accredited colleges in Washington State. Determined to build a presence in the Pacific Northwest, St. Benedict’s sent out sisters newly from the novitiate to begin their education here while teaching. Thus began the “20 summer” program of earning their Bachelor of Arts degrees. Summers were spent in Spokane at Holy Names College along with weekend classes offered by Seattle College and Saint Martin’s College.
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BENEDICTINE SISTERS ELECT NEW PRIORESS
Angela Hoffman, OSB, Prioress – elected 2022
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Last Updated: March 28, 2021 by St. Placid
1930 – Catholic Teachers Begin Earning Degrees
One result of anti-Catholic legislation was a series of laws passed that required all private school teachers to earn their Bachelor degrees from accredited colleges in Washington State. Determined to build a presence in the Pacific Northwest, St. Benedict’s sent out sisters newly from the novitiate to begin their education here while teaching. Thus began the “20 summer” program of earning their Bachelor of Arts degrees. Summers were spent in Spokane at Holy Names College along with weekend classes offered by Seattle College and Saint Martin’s College.
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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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