by Sister Carol Ann Wassmuth Throughout our history the Benedictine Sisters of Idaho have been involved in a wide variety of ministries. Many of the pioneer sisters served as teachers in schools. Then as the need arose they branched out into health care and pastoral...
by Prioress Sister Mary Forman, OSB Pope Francis in his encyclical letter Laudato Si’ reminds us that while humans are made in the image of God, every creature serves God’s purpose and the whole of the universe speaks of God’s love. The Pope goes on to say that...
In the twelve years since its commissioning by the sisters, the Passion of the Earth art and poetry installation at Spirit Center has inspired thousands of guests and retreatants, guiding them in a cosmology celebrating God’s creativity despite the human capacity for...
“…so powerfully am I touched by Love.” Hadewijch of Antwerp lived in the 1200’s and was a member of the Beguines a community of urban, lay religious women organized for charity and spiritual growth. She lived an intense love relationship with the Divine that she...
Each year Sister Margie Schmidt gives away hundreds of plants from her pastoral care office at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. She has rooted and planted each one herself and has christened them the “Pastoral Care Prayer Plants.” They aren’t exactly...
You could say Sister Wendy Olin jumps from the frying pan into the fire. For the last three summers she has worked for Cattlemen’s Meat Company, a catering unit that serves firefighters working wildfires throughout the state. This summer she worked north of Lowman on...
Upcoming Lecture Explores the History of the Benedictine Sisters in Idaho This Thursday, October 20, the Historical Museum at St. Gertrude presents a special event that focuses on the history of the Benedictine sisters of Cottonwood, Idaho. The lecture and tour will...
In the late 30s, the Civilian Conservation Corps, popularly known as the CCC, built the Ski Round House on “Baldy” and several ski runs during the founding years of the Sun Valley ski resort. Working out of Camp Warm Springs northwest of Ketchum, the CCC...
Throughout the four Wednesdays of September, fifteen leads and managers of Advanced Welding & Steel, Inc. of Grangeville gathered in the afternoons to learn about communication with Sister Meg Sass. She has a long history of experience in education, parish...
The Historical Museum at St. Gertrude’s Annual Lecture Series begins this Thursday. These events provide insights into the history of our region and are held on Thursdays during the month of October with the support of the Idaho Humanities Council. Lectures begin at...
