St. Scholastica Monastery Competitors

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology forms priests, deacons, and lay people for service in the Roman Catholic Church throughout the United States and internationally. The Seminary and School of Theology offers graduate-level degrees in philosophy and theology. Priesthood candidates work toward a Master's in Catholic Philosophical Studies or Master of Divinity. Graduate theology students can earn a Master of Arts (Theology) or a certificate in a specialized area of study. Saint Meinrad also has: -- a Permanent Deacon Formation Program, which provides dioceses with deacon formation for their candidates. -- the Institute for Priests and Presbyterates, which offers continuing formation for priests in various stages of their ministry. -- the Office of Continuing Formation, which offers opportunities for spiritual formation and academic learning. -- the "One Bread, One Cup" program, a summer youth liturgical leadership program for high school youth and their adult youth ministers.

Mount Angel Seminary, the oldest Catholic seminary west of the Mississippi River, was established in 1889 by the monks of Mount Angel Abbey at the request of the Archbishop of Oregon City. The primary purpose of Mount Angel Seminary is forming and educating men for the Catholic priesthood for dioceses and religious communities. But a sizable number of non-seminarian students, including lay people, study at Mount Angel Seminary in the Graduate School of Theology. Mount Angel Seminary offers degrees ranging from bachelors to doctorate and is an accredited institution under the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

We are a monastic community of women who seek God in our daily lives according to the Rule of Benedict. Through our ministry of prayer, work and community living, we listen and respond to the needs of the Church and the world. Saint Benedict’s Monastery is located in St. Joseph, Minn., and Saint Scholastica Convent, our retirement and assisted living facility, is located in St. Cloud, Minn. We have more than 100 employees across both campuses who serve in a variety of roles, including administration, development, food services, health care, wellness and environmental services. Employees get the opportunity to work among the religious women who live here. Our ministries include education, health care, pastoral ministry and social ministry, among many others. Our donors, volunteers and employees help make our ministries possible by giving gifts of money, time and compassion. If you are interested in serving alongside the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict and helping to further our ministries, stay connected and reach out to us.