“All guests are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me (Matt 25:35). Proper honor must be shown to all.” RB 53.1-2
Important Update
The Benedictine Sisters of Boerne, in consultation with the President of the Federation of St. Scholastica and under Federation guidelines are preparing to elect our next Prioress.The community has begun a prayerful process facilitated by an established election committee. The Sisters will meet regularly over the next few months and will hold the election November 18-21, 2021. Please keep the Sisters in prayer during this important time of communal discernment.
Announcing the Passing of
Sister Germaine Marie Sutton, OSB
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ospitality in the time of COVID-19
Benedictines hold as one of their most precious values Hospitality. It is with deep regret and a sense of sadness that we cannot welcome visitors during the pandemic. Our Monastery remains closed to the public. Click Learn More to read about actions we are taking to protect against the infection and spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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