Explore the Season of Creation through Benedictine values. Learn how the Center for Benedictine Life practices environmental stewardship, from managing 1,000 acres of land to creating programs for ecological awareness and justice.
Encouraged by the “Rule of St. Benedict” to welcome all guests as Christ, this evolving Benedictine community of Sisters, oblates, employees and others enjoys the presence of students from universities across the Pacific Northwest during their academic year.
And during a year like 2020 in the midst of a pandemic these women have been using their jobs and faith to find hope and help their communities during the coronavirus.
“Living as a Monk in Everyday Life” with Sister Teresa Jackson is a nine-month Benedictine spirituality cohort program at Spirit Center at the Monastery of St. Gertrude.
Sr. Bernie also served the homeless in Spokane at Our Place Ministries, House of Charity, and St. Margaret's Shelter for women and children. She came home to the Monastery in 2011 at the age of 87 to participate in the Monastery's hospitality ministries that included tending the Grotto Garden, re-crafting greeting cards, and welcoming guests.
The 22nd Annual Raspberry Festival at the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho will take place Aug. 3 and will include numerous events, including an arts and crafts fair, live music, a kids' carnival, quilt show, Fun Run & Walk and chapel tours.