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Explore what it takes to be a Yankton Benedictine and ONE HEART in loving Jesus, your sisters, and the world.

Peace Center Retreats

Come apart and rest awhile. Renew your relationship with God in our monastic space.

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“Seek first the Kingdom of God.” Become an Oblate — Share our Benedictine Spirit.

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Join us for prayer during this crisis as our bells ring at 3 p.m. daily.

Go to our Facebook page to view funeral services for Ss. Victorine, and Wilma.

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JOIN US FOR PRAYER

Sunday

Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m.

Mass 10:00 a.m.

Evening Prayer 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday

Morning prayer 7:00 a.m.

Mass at 11:15 a.m.

Evening Prayer at 5:15 p.m.

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Current Prayer Intentions

Prayers of the Faithful and current prayer intentions of the community

For the Church: that she may lead us in peace and hope through the turmoil of these days. We pray to the Lord

For our civic leaders, that they may work together for the good of all people. We pray to the Lord

For Sisters Clarice Korger and Kathy Burt as they celebrate 25 years of monastic life. We pray to the Lord

For rain, for good crops and for an end to the wild fires. We pray to the Lord

For all the sick and suffering, especially for S. Jacquelyn Ernsters and for those with COVID, that they may be comforted and cared for, We pray to the Lord.

For an end to the COVID pandemic and for all health care workers, that they may have the protection, supplies and courage needed as they serve the seriously ill, We pray to the Lord.

For all our relatives and friends who have died, especially for S. Victorine Stoltz and S. Wilma Lyle, We pray to the Lord.

For the special intentions mentioned in our petition book and those that submit prayer requests online, We pray to the Lord

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We are Benedictine women of Yankton, SD, sharing our gift of seeking God through prayer, work, study and community life.

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As Benedictine women of Yankton we are called each day to:

Embrace the Mystery of God
Live a life of transformation
Become more Christ-like

– Prioress Sister Maribeth Wentzlaff