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With the help of Sister Dianne Sabol, Patti and Dean Eichen and Margaret Kloecker, the soil has been poured in the garden wells! The next step is watering and tending the soil, allowing it to settle. As the soil settles more will be added and the...
About the Benedictine Sisters of Erie
Corporate Commitment
A corporate commitment is a vision or goal that we agree to promote as a community and as individuals no matter where we are or in how many diverse ministries we might be engaged. The corporate commitment of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie is:
As Benedictine Sisters of Erie we commit ourselves to be a healing presence and prophetic witness for peace by working for sustainability and justice, especially for women and children.Charism Statement
A charism is a particular way in which people respond to God's call. A community’s charism embodies the way the members carry out their mission and ministries. The Benedictine charism is:
The Benedictine way is to seek God in the communal life and to respond in prayer and ministry.Common Life
Community
Life as a Benedictine Sister of Erie is centered in community, following the Rule of St. Benedict under the guidance of the Prioress. We are vowed in the Catholic tradition promising with perpetual vows: stability, fidelity to the monastic way of life and obedience. A commitment to the common good and respect for each other support us in our search for God and nurture the bonds of community.
Prayer and Liturgy
As Benedictine women, prayer is central to our monastic life. The community gathers three times a day for the Liturgy of the Hours, the basis of our communal prayer. The festive marking of Sunday, along with the great feasts and seasons of the liturgical year, includes the celebration of Eucharist as well. Daily lectio divina, occasional reconciliation services, and various annual events complete the community’s liturgical life.
Ongoing Formation
How does one keep fresh and alive the energy and joy of responding to one’s call to monastic life? The community’s commitment to continuing education – to our On-going Formation Program – is one way. This program is implemented through a series of regularly scheduled community meetings. The meetings focus on areas that will aid in our growth and development as human persons and monastic women in church and society.
Ministry
Ministry is an integral part of monastic life. Inspired by the Gospel and the Rule of Benedict we respond to the needs of God’s people. We steward the gifts, talents and skills that have been given to us and extend them through service. Community and non-community ministries alike provide the opportunity for meaningful work that is consistent with our monastic commitment to glorify God in all things.
Community Life
Emmaus Grows
We’ve all heard that “it takes a village to raise a child”. Based on recent experience, Emmaus would like to add that it also “…takes a village to raise a garden.” At least a large garden. Approached by volunteers...
The Greenhouse Garden: Part II
Today was gravel day! With the help of Patti (Deveopment Office Staff Member) and Dean Eichen, Oblate Margaret Kloecker,...
University of Dayton Students Enjoy Post-Semester Service Trip
Thanks to the initiative of Kelly Adamson, oblate, we hosted our fourth group of college students this year. Kelly arranged a post-semester trip to the monastery for students from the...
SBEC Nominates Travel Centers of America (Harborcreek) for Governor’s Employer Award
Sister Christine Vladimiroff, Executive Director of St. Benedict Education Center (SBEC), and members of the Center’s staff attended the 29th Annual Employment Training and Education...
In the News: St. Benedict's Child Development Center
State funding for pre-K education is far from stable yet facilities continue to work hard to provide this service. Despite fluctuating funds and enrollment, educators hold fast to the belief that early education is a vital part of a child’s...