About Sacred Heart (Saint Benedict’s Monastery) · Saint Joseph, Minnesota
Saint Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota, is a Benedictine monastic community of women who live according to the Rule of Saint Benedict and the Gospel. Founded in 1863, the community serves through prayer, work, and community living, responding to the needs of the Church and the world. Their ministries span education, health care, spiritual direction, liturgical renewal, and social justice, with a legacy spanning over 165 years. The sisters also maintain archives and offer retreats, spiritual programs, and daily meditations.
- Established
- 1863
- Patron
- Saint Benedict
- Diocese
- Diocese of Saint Cloud
Why belong here
Join a community rooted in prayer, work, and hospitality, where you can participate in daily liturgy, retreats, spiritual direction, and service to the poor and marginalized. The sisters offer a rich tradition of education, arts, and social justice, inviting you to grow in faith through community and contemplative living.