Preparation for Construction
Before construction begins on our new monastery, a wing of our current monastery must be taken down. Since March, we vacated that section by relocating some sisters’ bedrooms to empty bedrooms in the monastery. We also moved the healthcare wing where our Senior Sisters reside and other common rooms. We sorted through and donated many items we no longer need to various organizations and families.
A large section of the first floor of the former Benedict Inn was prepared to be the temporary living quarters for our sisters in healthcare. And the former dining room of the Benedict Inn was prepared to be the temporary location for our Physical Therapy and Exercise rooms.
During the week of June 10th, with the help of many sisters, Oblates, students from local schools and friends of our community, we moved these areas to their temporary locations.
The Sunday after the big move of St. Joe Hall (our healthcare area) and the sisters to their new living space, our Prioress, Sr. Julie Sewell blessed their new home. She blessed all of the common areas and then each sister and their new bedrooms.
This is the first step in our journey towards a new monastery. We humbly ask of your prayers as we continue this exciting adventure.