Legacy of Life Award Presented

Legacy of Life Award Presented

At the 46th Annual Father Taaffe Dinner in Gervais, Oregon, Brian & Sandi Belleque were presented with the Legacy of Life Award for their outstanding volunteerism. Thank you, Brian and Sandi! We are truly grateful for your steadfast support.  With gratitude, we...
Food For the Holidays: A Critical Need

Food For the Holidays: A Critical Need

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...
Harvest Blessings and Cleanup the Monastery

Harvest Blessings and Cleanup the Monastery

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. ...
Emily’s Story

Emily’s Story

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...