On July 31, 1923, Sisters Diemud Gerber, Ludovika Kohler, Iniga Endres, and Soteris Spieler arrived in the German farming village of Raeville, Nebraska, to begin the new foundation of Missionary Benedictine Sisters in the USA. A mass of thanksgiving was held in Raeville on July 30. Thanksgiving Mass in Raeville July 30:More than 400 faithful assembled to…
“Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are mine.” Is 43,1 Our dear Sr. Andrea (Vivan) Polt, OSB was called home to God on May 19, 2023 in Norfolk. She was born on November 12, 1933 in Pierce, USA in the Diocese of Omaha. She offered herself to God…
“Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are mine.” Is 43,1 Our dear Sr. Josephine (Dorothy) Ewertz, OSB was called home to God on May 3, 2023 in Norfolk. She was born on December 26, 1925 in Colwich, USA, Diocese of Wichita She offered herself to God through Temporary…
On November 28, Sr. Rosann Ocken was re-elected as prioress of Norfolk for a second term of three years. The election chapter was presided by Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca, Vicaress General. We thank Sr. Rosann for accepting once more the call to service in leadership. Chapter Delegates,in front center Sr. Lumen Gloria and Sr. Rosann…
On September 3, Sr. Sarah Elizabeth McMahon, OSB made her final profession in Norfolk. While the assembly prayed to all the Saints to support Sr. Sarah Elizabeth in her commitment, she was lying prostrate as a sign of her total surrender to the will of God. She signed the profession card promising to follow Christ in…
A few months ago, our friend Mike Anderson approached us with the news that he was hoping to bring 100 Ukrainian refugees to Norfolk. Like a fire, Mike’s dream sparked the hearts of concerned persons interested in this mission and the plan began to take shape, albeit with many, many ups and downs. Our monastery…
The visitation in Norfolk Priory took place from February 13 – 26, 2022 conducted by Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca assisted by Sr. Katharina Mtitu. Opening the visitation in Winnebago Sr. Katharina with Sr. Josephine >> NORFOLK PRIORY
Sharing with others especially the poor and the needy In this picture we are giving this hand made quilt to the “Giving Guides” a group that deals directly with people on the streets. Rosary Making These rosaries have traveled to many different continentents. Trees and garden produce our compound is not so large, he uses…
136th Foundation Day and Jubilee Celebration Our Foundation day, September 24, was celebrated with gratefulness for our Congregation and for our four jubilarians: Sr. Bernardine Beckman, 75 years Sr. Rita Marie Tofflemire, 40 years Sr. Lumen Odom, 25 years Sr. Letisia Komba, 25 years.
