The Center for Benedictine Life at the Monastery of St. Gertrude welcomed Sister Jeanne Weber, president of the Federation of St. Gertrude and a member of the Benedictines in Yankton, South Dakota, when she visited from May 4 to 9, 2023. The visit was scheduled, first...
May 30, 1929 ~ October 17, 2020 “That in all things God may be glorified.” Sister Joan Smith, OSB, was born into eternal life at 6:41 a.m. on October 17, 2020, in the presence of her sisters and caregivers at the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho....
August 15, 1935 ~ October 14, 2020 “If I can be in the stance of gratitude for all of life, the good and the bad, and for life itself, then I can’t help but be filled with joy.” Sister Bernadette Stang, OSB, was born into eternal life at 9:52 p.m. on October...
“All of life is a healing journey…..I do whatever I can to help people come to that.”Sister Agnes Reichlin was born into eternal life at 8:35 a.m. on July 22, 2020. She was 86 years old and had been a Benedictine sister for 67 years. She will be remembered for her...
January 2, 1930 ~ December 16, 2019 “The heart is the deep center of the self where God abides.” Sister Evangela Bossert, OSB, was born into eternal life at 1:36 p.m. on December 16, 2019, in the presence of her sisters and caregivers at the Monastery of St. Gertrude...
January 4, 1946 – June 6, 2019 “God is still in our midst and calling us by the Spirit to a life of faith.” Sister Jeanette von Herrmann, OSB, was born into eternal life at 8:20 p.m. on June 6, 2019. She was 73 years old and had been a Benedictine sister for 38...
April 24, 1946 ~ May 26, 2019 “There are going to be both the smooth rock and rough rock situations. That’s where creativity and prayer come in. One flows to the other.” Sister Miriam Mendez, OSB, was born into eternal life at 4:23 a.m. on May 26, 2019. She was 73...
August 11, 1928 ~ September 20, 2017 O God, my God, for You I long at break of day. My soul thirsts for You. My body longs for You. Psalm 63 Sister Valine Kachelmier, OSB, was born into eternal life at 2:45 p.m. on September 20, 2017. She was 89 years old and had been...
October 5, 1915 ~ August 14, 2017 “Be faithful to prayer and the Divine Office. And love each other.” Sister Theresa Mary Stroeing, OSB, was born into eternal life at 11:22 a.m. on August 14, 2017, at the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho. She was 101...
July 16, 1920 — December 10, 2016 “When you place your dedication to God above all other things, then graces and blessings are often a reward.” Sister Carm Ternes, OSB was born into eternal life on December 10, 2016. She died peacefully in her monastery home. Sister...
