Benedictine Center of Spirituality

The Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery have, for many years, been engaged in spiritual direction, retreats, and outreach seminars/retreats at the Monastery, McCabe Renewal Center, and other sites. A new dream began in the spring of 2008 with the announcement of the Benedictine Center of Spirituality, which includes these ministries and expands our ministry of spirituality.  All programs are ecumenical. 

The Monastery, a beautiful and peaceful setting overlooking Lake Superior, includes wooded areas with trails and places for reflection. We look forward to sharing our sacred space and Benedictine hospitality with you.

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	Spiritual Direction provides an opportunity for individuals and groups to journey in a relationship that fosters spiritual growth and self-awareness. For available spiritual directors contact Sister Pauline Micke, Director of the Benedictine Center of Spirituality, at 218-723-7086 or pauline.m@duluthosb.org.
	Outreach provides retreats, conferences, presentations, and seminars for churches, RCIA, senior groups, etc., at sites other than the Monastery. Presentations have been made in various dioceses. Some retreats have focused on Scripture, forgiveness, social justice, and the transforming cycle of the seasons. Contact Sister Pauline Micke at 218-723-7086 or pauline.m@duluthosb.org.
	Shalom Spiritual Direction Program is designed to assist people in their own spiritual growth as well as to prepare them for the ministry of spiritual direction. This group meets monthly at the Monastery over a period of two years leading to a certificate. The current group began in the fall of 2011. Please contact Sister Michelle Dosch, 218-723-6581 or MichelleDosch@yahoo.com
	McCabe Renewal Center provides spiritual counseling, personal or group retreats, workshops, one-time and on-going seminars, meeting spaces for groups or conferences, and a small chapel.  There are overnight accommodations, if needed, and a kitchen. The grounds are beautiful in all seasons and offer a small labyrinth for meditation.  Read more on this web site about McCabe Renewal Center. Contact Sister Jean Maher, Director of McCabe Renewal Center, at 218-724-0479, or McCabeCenter@msn.com
	Individual or group retreats at the Monastery provide an opportunity to reflect on one’s own spiritual journey and deepen one’s prayer life and relationship with God. Overnight accommodations are available. Contact Sister Pauline Micke at 218-723-7086 or pauline.m@duluthosb.org.

Shalom Graduates of 2011 and Leaders