St. Benedict Monastery, Bristow, United States

What it is

The Benedictine Sisters of Virginia have been at Bristow for more than 125 years; they run a spirituality center and other ministries from a monastery completed in 2022.

What it needs

The 'Peace in Our Backyard' campaign funds a prayer garden with accessible walkways on the monastery grounds, dedicated to Sister Andrea Verchuck (1929-2025). The sisters' page gives fall 2026 as the completion date and still invites gifts and sponsorships such as memorial benches.

Before you act. This is a small amenity project, not a rescue; no target figure is published and the garden was due for completion in fall 2026, so the campaign may be at its end.

Sources

Last checked 9 November 2026. Parts of this entry could not be fully confirmed; see the note above. Responsible body: Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, Development Office.

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