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Who We Are

The Benedictine Sisters of the Byzantine Church are the only Benedictine Community of religious women in the United States who follow the Byzantine Rite. They make their home at Queen of Heaven Monastery, Warren, Ohio.

Benedictine Sisters live by the Rule written by Saint Benedict who lived in Nursia, Italy, from 480-547 A.D. Over the years, this Rule has been adapted to meet the current needs of the times, but its essential monastic values still remain very much alive.


PHILOSOPHY - CHARISM - MISSION

GOD IS WITH US!  The Gospel joyfully proclaims that the Kingdom of God is here (Mt. 4:17).  God loves us and calls each of us to be loving persons.  We, the sisters of Queen of Heaven Monastery, have chosen to respond to God's call and to witness to the gospel values through our Benedictine vows.  We seek God in community life and prayer, which overflows into a life of service.  

In ministering to the people of God, we share the riches of the faith and traditions of the Eastern Church.  Our monastic community combines the charism of St. Benedict with Eastern Christian spirituality.  It is a sign of the universality of the entire Church, "breathing with both lungs."  We strive, "that in all things God may be glorified!"

BENEDICTINE MONASTIC LIFE WEEKEND

The sisters invite single Catholic women to learn about the life and work of the sisters through a weekend experience of Benedictine monastic life.

The next weekend will be March 30 to April 1, 2007.  Interested women who would like to visit at another time may contact Sister Agnes at 330-856-1813. 

SAINT BENEDICT'S AUXILIARY

Members meet monthly at the monastery to plan activities to promote and advance the welfare of the Sisters.

The Board of Directors elected for 2006-2007 are  Eleanor Cerbus, Patty James, Helen Firment, Sophie Maddox, Elaine Vislosky, Betty Zombar, Rebecca Prest,  and Prioress Sister Margaret Mary, OSB.

If you are interested in joining this organization, contact the Benedictine Sisters for more information.


VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

The sisters offer the opportunity of volunteering for a period of time at the monastery.

Contact Sister Margaret Mary at smm@netdotcom.com for more information.