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St. Paul's Monastery St. Benedict. We are a community of Benedictine Sisters, Associates, Oblates, family, and friends. Our life consists of prayer and service.

Paul’s Monastery is a community of Benedictine Sisters and Associates, plus hundreds of Oblates, volunteers, and friends from the community dedicated to living out the Gospel as expressed in the Rule of St. We belong to a Federation of Benedictine Communities located throughout the world. We work in schools, parishes, nursing homes and our Benedictine Retreat Center which offers retreats and spiritual direction. Maple Tree Monastery Childcare Center is located on our campus. We support the spiritual growth of people of all faith traditions and help them find God in their daily life.

10/13/2026

Lisa Mer (she/her) is a trained facilitator for Poetic Medicine's Poetry as a Tool for Wellness.

Join her in a creative circle where you will explore the poem-making process as a gentle roadmap for fostering self-awareness and well-being.

A silent retreat for people who have been practicing Centering Prayer for at least 6 months.Join us for a weekend at the...
10/09/2026

A silent retreat for people who have been practicing Centering Prayer for at least 6 months.

Join us for a weekend at the Monastery and join the Sisters for prayer while you extend your practices of Centering and Welcoming Prayer.

Take a weekend to grow closer to God, recognize patterns in your thoughts and reactions that may be holding you back, and find healing from past hurts.

Throughout the retreat, participants will take part in several periods of Centering Prayer, along with sessions to learn about and practice the Welcoming Prayer in everyday life.

Learn more and register:

https://tinyurl.com/2026-Centering-Welcoming

10/08/2026

You are invited into a welcoming creative circle where poetry becomes a pathway to insight, healing, and wholeness. Together, we’ll explore the poem-making process as a gentle roadmap for fostering self-awareness and well-being.

Bring your curiosity, an open heart, and your journal.

Sunday, October 25, 2:00-3:30pm

View the link in our bio, or go to:
https://tinyurl.com/10-25-PoeticMed to learn more and register.


🍜 Dinner plans? Make them count!Join us at Noodles & Company in Maplewood on Thursday, October 15, from 4:00-8:00pm for ...
10/08/2026

🍜 Dinner plans? Make them count!

Join us at Noodles & Company in Maplewood on Thursday, October 15, from 4:00-8:00pm for a fundraiser benefiting the Benedictine Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery.

Dine in and mention St. Paul’s Monastery or order online through the Noodles & Company app and use code GIVING20 to support the Sisters with your meal. You must be signed into the app for the code to apply.

📍 2865 White Bear Ave., Maplewood
📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Grab your favorite noodles and help support the Sisters! 💚

10/08/2026

Curious if Spiritual Direction would be helpful to you? Join Mary Ebb for a free, one-hour, online, informational session. These sessions are offered once a month. Choose the one that best fits your schedule.

Links to these offerings can be found on our website events calendar: https://stpaulsmonastery.org/events or click the link in our bio.

"...Nearly a dozen religious communities will open their doors and invite guests..." St. Paul's Monastery will be one of...
10/08/2026

"...Nearly a dozen religious communities will open their doors and invite guests..." St. Paul's Monastery will be one of the communities opening their doors on November 8. Follow the link in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis post to learn more.

10/07/2026

A little music. A moment of welcome. A time to refuel.

At our Fall Oblate Retreat on September 26, Father Michael Peterson, OSB, played from a sampling of Indigenous flutes. In this clip, there is an excerpt of that music, as well as the voice of Jennifer Cassidy, OblSB who is part of our Oblate Leadership. She states that this retreat is a time to, "...refuel our buckets, so we can spread the blessing of our beautiful Benedictine Spirituality..."

If you would like to experience the whole retreat, we have a recording available on the St. Paul's Monastery YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/uH3NMfKn1hI

If you’re curious about the Benedictine way of life and wondering what it might mean to become an Oblate, we invite you to join us for Benedictine Conversations. Our first meeting is on Thursday, October 15. Join the Sisters for prayer, followed by a meal, and then time to have a conversation that is all things Benedictine Spirituality. If you can't make it in October, there are also offerings on Nov. 19, and in 2027 on Feb. 18, and April 15. Check out this link or our Bio for more details.

https://tinyurl.com/BenedictineConversations

10/07/2026

Take two hours to slow down, quiet the noise of daily life, and reconnect with your heart.

Lisa Mer, trained Veriditas labyrinth facilitator will be your guide to help you consider the question:

What is my heart longing for in this season of my life?

Check our bio for registration or go to:

https://tinyurl.com/10-25-PoeticMed

The Oblate Leadership of St. Paul’s Monastery invites you to an evening of conversation about Benedictine Spirituality.A...
10/06/2026

The Oblate Leadership of St. Paul’s Monastery invites you to an evening of conversation about Benedictine Spirituality.

Are you seeking a path that could lead you toward a more fulfilled life? Take an evening to join us at the Monastery on Thursday, October 15.

The evening begins with prayer followed by a meal with the Sisters of St. Paul's Monastery. Afterwards, bring your questions and come prepared to explore the many dimensions of Benedictine spirituality.

This offering will be provided again on Nov. 19, 2026, Feb. 18, 2027 or April 15, 2027. Choose a date that is most convenient for you. Each evening will start at 4:45 pm and conclude at 7:15 pm.

Learn more and register at (or check the link in our bio):
https://tinyurl.com/BenedictineConversations

Join Kathleen A. Cahalan for a retreat exploring the practice of Lectio Divina through scripture, creation, and sacred l...
10/06/2026

Join Kathleen A. Cahalan for a retreat exploring the practice of Lectio Divina through scripture, creation, and sacred life experiences.

If you are new to lectio, you will learn ways to begin this practice. If you are already familiar with it, this is an opportunity to renew and immerse yourself in lectio once again.

Silence will be an important part of the retreat, the silence and rhythms of monastic life will provide a container for prayer, reflection, and attentive listening.

Kathleen Cahalan is professor emeritus of practical theology at Saint John’s University School of Theology and Seminary. Her forthcoming book, Pressing in on the Word of God: The Practice of Lectio Divina, will be published by Liturgical Press in 2026.

Come away for a time of sacred listening and renewed attention to God’s presence.

https://tinyurl.com/PracticingLectioDivina

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2675 Benet Road
Saint Paul, MN
55109

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