Monastic Map

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St. Joseph, Minnesota, United States

Saint Benedict's Monastery, St. Joseph

What it is

Saint Benedict's Monastery, founded in 1857, shares the town of St. Joseph, Minnesota, with the College of Saint Benedict.

What it needs

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.

Before you act. The community is relocating within the same town, not dissolving. The sale of the old buildings is intended but not yet contracted.

Sources

Last checked 8 November 2026. Responsible body: Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict, Saint Benedict's Monastery.

Other houses to consider

St. Leo, United States

Holy Name Monastery, St. Leo

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.

Status
Closing or moving
Community
In residence
Order
Benedictine
Founded
1889

Jerome, United States

Monastery of the Ascension

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.

Status
Closing or moving
Community
In residence
Order
Benedictine
Founded
1965