Benedictine Nuns of St. Scholastica Priory

As Benedictine contemplative nuns, the aim of our life is the search for God and union with Him through prayer. Our chief role in the Church is the celebration of Holy Mass and the seven hours of the Divine Office, sung mostly in Latin Gregorian Chant with our twin community of monks, St. Mary’s Monastery. Lectio Divina fosters a loving attention to God’s word daily speaking to us through the scriptures.

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Contact:

St. Scholastica Priory
271 North Main St.
Box 606
Petersham, MA, 01366

978-724-3213
smfwynn@aol.com
www.stscholasticapriory.org

 

Professed Members: 13
Year Founded: 1984
Diocese: Worcester, MA
Qualifications: Single Roman Catholic women, mentally and emotionally mature and prepared to undertake a life of stability, obedience, conversion of life in an enclosed monastery. Love of God and neighbor and of the Church, her traditions and teachings, and the ability to live with others. Some years of work experience or college.
Formation: One year aspirancy, one year postulancy, two years novitiate, five years juniorate (simple vows) followed by solemn (final) vows.
Age range/limit: 20-40
Belated vocations? Considered on an individual basis.