St. Leo, Florida, United States
The Benedictine Sisters of Florida have had their monastery at St. Leo since 1889.
In June 2026 the community announced that, for the health care and safety of its members, it would relocate from Holy Name Monastery to the American House senior residence in Zephyrhills over the following months. The sisters say information about the future of the monastery property will be shared when available; gifts support the sisters' care and their remaining ministries.
Before you act. The community continues as a canonical body in its new residence; no sale of the monastery has been announced.
Last checked 8 November 2026. Responsible body: Benedictine Sisters of Florida.
Jerome, United States
The prior's message on the monastery's site says the monks accept that they will not survive as a community and are in the process of turning over ownership of the monastery to the Missionary Servants of the Word, who already operate the retreat house. The monks continue their life of prayer there and accept online donations.
St. Joseph, United States
The community is now far smaller than its buildings and is constructing a right-sized monastery nearby so that its resources go to mission rather than maintenance. When the sisters move, expected in winter 2027, the existing monastery buildings will be sold. No construction cost or fundraising target has been published.