Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel Founded in 1882, members of the order teach in schools and parishes; work as counselors, chaplains, and pastoral associates; they are also artisans, cooks and gardeners. The Benedictine Sisters sponsor two ministries: Shalom Prayer Center and St. Joseph Shelter and its ministries Mission Benedict, Casa Adele, and the Bernard Migrant Men’s program. Information: Benedictine Sister’s […]
By P. Milliren Although Sister Theresa Henscheid and Sister Robin Lynn Evans are going to get a little more sleep than they normally would at this time of year, they are not exactly happy about it. The women, who belong to the Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel, run the historic wood fired fruit and nut dryer on the monastery grounds. […]
By Mary Owen
Sister Joeine Darrington credits a good attitude and strong genes for her living to be 93 years old.
“And our regular life I have at the convent, with time to pray, time to relax and time to enjoy one another,” said Darrington, the self-professed “convent hugger” at the Benedictine Queen of Angels Monastery in Mt. Angel.
