by Elizabeth Millenheft | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Nearly 750 community members gathered at this year’s Annual Fundraising Luncheon, celebrating 87 years of service. Our luncheon is a time for people of goodwill to come together on behalf of children, adults and families in need. The most powerful witness to the...
by Elizabeth Millenheft | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Merriment at the Monastery was filled with Christmas cheer for all who attended. The event collected approximately 1,155 pounds of food for Mission Benedict. Photo Gallery JoAnne Paxton and Susan Black prepare the art exhibit in the Bernardine Room at Queen of Angels...
by Elizabeth Millenheft | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
This year, the spirit of Christmas has been alive in every corner of our community. Thanks to generous hearts, many families in our community are receiving food, gifts and the comfort they deserve. Our deep gratitude to our many wonderful volunteers and community...
by Karlene Curtin | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
At the request of the Benedictine Sisters and with the help of a grant from Mt. Angel Oktoberfest, local artist Susan Black and carpenter Fred Vandecoevering partnered with Emily Prall of Canby Signs to replicate the 25-year-old Stations of the Cross located near the...
by Karlene Curtin | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
At the 46th Annual Father Taaffe Dinner in Gervais, Oregon, Brian & Sandy Belleque were presented with the Legacy of Life Award for their outstanding volunteerism. Thank you, Brian and Sandy! We are truly grateful for your steadfast support. With gratitude, we...
by Karlene Curtin | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Many families are experiencing a gap in their SNAP benefits and the need for support has grown sharply. Mission Benedict is collecting food for to restock our shelves and ensure no family goes hungry. Special thanks to Salem Health, Mount Angel Abbey and Costco...
by Karlene Curtin | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
September was a month of abundance and service at the monastery. The grounds received care and attention through several projects: “Lumberjack” CEO Josh led the tree cleanup, while George Fox University students spent a serve day weeding the grounds. ...
by Karlene Curtin | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
When Emily was seventeen years old, she became a mother. Facing the challenges of raising her young daughter alone with little support from family, Emily felt discouraged and hopeless. “I wanted something different for my daughter,” she said. “I wanted to be there...
by Karlene Curtin | Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
by Karlene Curtin | Sep 24, 2025 | Events
