VOCATIONS
Visit the Community

Visit the Community

Drop In

You are welcome to spend time at the monastery to visit with the Sisters or to spend time in quiet prayer and reflection.

Guests are always welcome at our monastery from 9a-6p daily. Simply sign in at our front desk and use the beautiful public spaces.

  • Take a tour of the monastery
  • Visit our art exhibits
  • Use the meditation chapel with hand held labyrinth
  • Walk the cloister walk (pictured right)
  • Find quiet in the Monastic Library

Call Ahead

The Vocation Team is ready to welcome you.

(Contact S. Marie Fujan OSB, director of vocations)

 

Discern your part in the Community

Accept our invitation to come and see what happens inside a real 21st Century women’s Monastery. You have not seen us in your history book. A member of our vocation team will host an evening of recreation, a day of spiritual renewal or a simple meal with wonderful women and guests.

We welcome any questions you have and encourage you to share fears and concerns you might have about living a religious life. The Vocation Director, S. Marie Fujan, will accompany you in this discernment process. All members of the Vocation Team have been in your place –asking the same questions at one point in their life, so we encourage you to take this opportunity to ask!

Participate in a
Discernment Retreat

The Road Less Traveled

 

 

Meet the Vocation Team

S. Marie Fujan OSB, Vocation Director

Vocation ministry is in my blood. I have often characterized my life as a Benedictine sister by saying: "One of the most important facts in the world is that God loves us." And since that is true, people need to hear it and be reminded over and over. And if people are to hear it, there needs to be people willing to say it--not only in words, but with their lives. I have chosen to be one of those people, by responding to God's call to be a Benedictine of St. Paul's Monastery. I would be happy to tell you more!

Read more about S. Marie

Email S. Marie

S. Linda Soler OSB has been in Vocation Ministry as a Director and team member for 11 years. She finds energy for the discernment on the journey seeking God. Sister Linda believes that God calls women to live the monastic life in mysterious ways. Working with women who are discerning God's call has only strengthened my vocation. Read more about S. Linda  (S. Linda pictured speaking on Relevant Radio)

Email S. Linda

S. Paula Hagen OSB,  Founder of MOMS, loves sharing the Benedictine life with all the women who come to the Monastery - you can be sure she will offer popcorn and a place to have a friendly chat, a meal or prayers with the community. " I love praying with other people, the ancient psalms (contemporary translation) as well as contemporary readings by great authors on a daily basis."  I am refreshed by the many community gatherings, rituals and traditions that bring us together as a unique family of friends serving Christ in each other and the world." Read more about S. Paula

Email S. Paula

S. Virginia Matter OSB is a spiritual director with the monastery's retreat center. She considers it a privilege to journey with women and men discerning their spiritual hunger and inner calling. "I will be happy to walk with you as you experience our rich Benedictine prayer and community life. I look forward to hearing about your life and interests." Read more about S. Virginia

Email S. Virginia

For more information or to begin the conversation

S. Marie Fujan OSB, director of vocations

srmarie@stpaulsmonastery.org

651-777-8181

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