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Saint Jerome Issue!
The most recent issue of "From the Housetops" Magazine has been printed here at the monastery and features the life of Saint Jerome.Saint Jerome who is one of the Fathers of the Church was born...
‘Tis the Season!
The lights are in the windows, the life-size Nativity is displayed, and the carols are being rehearsed in preparation for Midnight Mass! 'Tis the season to open our hearts for the coming of Christ!...
“O Most Beautiful Cross!”
When the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace in New Hampshire sadly closed a few years ago, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate generously offered us the outdoor Stations of the Cross. The Brothers...
True Devotion and More…
During the fall months, the Brothers MICM always offer an Adult Lecture Series on Thursday evenings, hosted in MacIsaac Hall and live-streamed for home viewers. This year's lectures were an overview...
Sisters’ Wish List 2024
Update: This list has been filled! THANK YOU GENEROUS DONORS!!! May God reward you! Christmas is coming, and we would like to share a “Wish List” of items that would be helpful at the monastery. We...
Shop & Support!
Our Sisters in the publishing house and the Brothers in the print shop have been working hard to prepare for the upcoming Advent season! The 2024 Personal Advent Calendar is ready for mailing! This...
November Remember
Each year, the vibrant autumn in New England reflects the feasts of the liturgical and climaxes with the feast of Christ the King! All Saints Day November 1st is always a joyous celebration at our...
2024 Fall Bazaar Photos
We are so thankful to everyone who traveled near and far to join us at our annual Fall Bazaar fundraiser on October 12, 2024! The homemade apple pies and pizzas made at the monastery are always a...
Retreats at Montfort 2024
This year, the Brothers MICM directed the annual Men's Retreat on September 6–7, and the Sisters MICM conducted the Women's Retreat on September 20–21. Both events, held at Montfort Retreat, were...
Monastery Gifts & Goods
Our little True Devotionals gift shop on the monastery grounds is a treasure box of Catholic gifts and goods. Whether you're looking to find a meaningful gift, a keepsake, or something to deepen...
Sister Maria Francesca, Novice
The feast of Our Lady's Birthday, September 8, 2024, was celebrated with due honor – and also with the reception of a new novice! Madeleine Robbins completed her months of serious discernment as a...
Montfort Camp: 40 Years!
Summer 2024 marked the 40th anniversary of Montfort Boys Camps! What started with borrowed tents and a makeshift waterslide in the monastery grounds has developed into a full-fledged camp program...
Launching the “Lepanto”
With the opening of the youth programs this summer, campers arrived to find an exciting new addition to the campground —a brand new pontoon boat! The 40+ year old camp programs have been held at our...
June 2024 Newsletter
The spring months went by so quickly that there wasn't time to print a newsletter! So you can enjoy some recent happenings and news in the June 2024 From the Center Newsletter here online! The...
Alumni Ordained Priests
On May 29, 2024, four Sisters and three Brothers attended the Priestly Ordination of the Fraternity of Saint Peter in Nebraska. What a powerful ceremony! Father Anthony Fill, FSSP (IHM Class of ’08)...
Summer Fishing at Montfort
Among the cherished activities at our summer youth programs, Morning Star Girls Camp and Montfort Boys Camp, fishing holds a special place. Each week, campers eagerly participate in friendly...
Saint Benedict Issue!
The most recent issue of “From the Housetops” Magazine features the life and works of the great Saint Benedict, the Father of Western Monasticism.With society crumbling around him, Saint Benedict...
40 Years of Music
On the evening of May 10, 2024, the IHM Band performed its 40th Spring Concert. Attired in concert dress, with a full range of instruments, and on their very own MacIsaac Hall stage, the performance...
Mother’s Day May Procession
Mother's Day was the perfect day for our annual May Procession here at Saint Benedict Center! What an ideal way to honor our Blessed Mother! Our hearts are full of gratitude to her for all her...
May 8th Profession
We were blessed to witness the First Profession of Sister Maria Veronica, MICM, on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, May 8, 2024. Aside from a little rain, it was a perfectly beautiful...
Holy Week Photos
A few photos from Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum here at Saint Benedict Center. We are so thankful to God for His great blessings! “In the passion of our blessed Savior, six things chiefly are to...
Great Song & Great Story
The Sisters' new song, "Little Hands Divine," is a musical meditation on the hands of Christ, which you can enjoy in the video below. From Bethlehem to Calvary, the Crib to the Cross, the hands of...
Texas Camps 2024
The youth camp apostolates for 2024 have started already! In February the Brothers brought their Montfort Boys Camp to a group in the Tyler area for the first time! One month later, the Sisters were...
Embracing Lent
When someone asked Saint John de Brebeuf, one of the Eight North American Martyrs, how he was able to cope with the cold winters of Canada, he replied, “You have to embrace the cold.” With the same...