Our long term programs are now taking applications. See below–
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:
PRAYER PRACTICES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
…allows one to become familiar with many different ways to pray, become more grounded in one’s own prayer life, and increases skills for ministry to others. It runs September through April via Zoom. Need help with Zoom? Click here for instructions. To download Zoom go to zoom.usCheck our regular programs page –this program will be offered there.
…a two year certificate program for training spiritual directors, is presently being offered via ZOOM, and runs from October 2025 to May of 2027. We will begin conducting interviews beginning January 2025–April 2025 for the 2025-2027 cohort. See below for links to program information. Once you read the OVERVIEW, you may call Sr. Monika Ellis for more information at 360.438.2595.NOTE: A requirement of this program is to have been in Spiritual Direction (working with a spiritual director) a minimum of six months. There are a number of resources for finding a spiritual director, including The Priory Spirituality Center; a list of our St. Placid directors is here: https://stplacid.org/spirituality-center/spiritual-directors/
…includes contemplative quiet, spiritual direction, spiritual nourishment and small group prayer. There are two retreats and six quiet afternoons. It begins each fall and is HYBRID–that is, you may attend In Person or via Zoom. To attend In Person, you must be COVID-19 Vaccinated and Boosted. OASIS 2024-2025 began in September. OASIS BROCHURE to *view online or print. Check our regular programs page–where this program will be offered. *Use keys “Ctrl+” to increase size for viewing.
If you are a trained spiritual director who wants to expand your skills or to continue your own formation, you may be interested in a program offered by SELAH. Called InSpirit, this is a program facilitated through Selah’s partnership with The Priory Spirituality Center. See InSpirit for more information. Registrations are open for fall.
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.
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 channelfor 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:
Long-Term Programs
Our long term programs are now taking applications. See below–
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:
PRAYER PRACTICES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
…allows one to become familiar with many different ways to pray, become more grounded in one’s own prayer life, and increases skills for ministry to others. It runs September through April via Zoom. Need help with Zoom? Click here for instructions. To download Zoom go to zoom.us Check our regular programs page –this program will be offered there.
LISTENING WITH THE SPIRIT
…a two year certificate program for training spiritual directors, is presently being offered via ZOOM, and runs from October 2025 to May of 2027. We will begin conducting interviews beginning January 2025–April 2025 for the 2025-2027 cohort. See below for links to program information. Once you read the OVERVIEW, you may call Sr. Monika Ellis for more information at 360.438.2595. NOTE: A requirement of this program is to have been in Spiritual Direction (working with a spiritual director) a minimum of six months. There are a number of resources for finding a spiritual director, including The Priory Spirituality Center; a list of our St. Placid directors is here: https://stplacid.org/spirituality-center/spiritual-directors/
LWS links:
OVERVIEW OF LISTENING WITH THE SPIRIT (LWS) 2025-27
APPLICATION INTERVIEW LWS 2025-27 Please download the Application to fill out.
SCHEDULE 2025-26 YEAR 1
OASIS
…includes contemplative quiet, spiritual direction, spiritual nourishment and small group prayer. There are two retreats and six quiet afternoons. It begins each fall and is HYBRID–that is, you may attend In Person or via Zoom. To attend In Person, you must be COVID-19 Vaccinated and Boosted. OASIS 2024-2025 began in September. OASIS BROCHURE to *view online or print. Check our regular programs page –where this program will be offered. *Use keys “Ctrl+” to increase size for viewing.
InSpirit
If you are a trained spiritual director who wants to expand your skills or to continue your own formation, you may be interested in a program offered by SELAH. Called InSpirit, this is a program facilitated through Selah’s partnership with The Priory Spirituality Center. See InSpirit for more information. Registrations are open for fall.
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.”
CLICK, TAP, OR SCAN QR CODE WITH PHONE FOR HANDY MAP & DIRECTIONS TO ST PLACID:
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