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.

The Benedictine Sisters at Queen of Heaven Monastery deepen their relationship with God through the Benedictine monastic vows of Stability, Obedience, and Conversion of Life.

With these vows, the sisters promise to support one another on their spiritual journey. They listen to God's voice for guidance in their decisions. They commit themselves to life-long cooperation with the life-creating grace of the Holy Spirit to grow more fully into the image of Christ.

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 VOCATION DISCERNMENT DAY

The sisters invite single Catholic women to learn more about the life and work of the sisters through a brief encounter of Benedictine monastic life on March 20, 2010. Call Sister Agnes for more details.

Interested women who would like to visit at another time may contact Sister Agnes at 330-856-1813. 

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.