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.
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
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See Sr. Laura’s youtube channelfor some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
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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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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.”
CLICK, TAP, OR SCAN QR CODE WITH PHONE FOR HANDY MAP & DIRECTIONS TO ST PLACID:
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