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UPDATE September 1, 2020: All events at the monastery continue to be canceled until further notice. Those seeking information regarding the Columbarium and interment, please contact Sister Mary directly. Visitors are asked to call or email instead of in-person contact. Our guest house is limited to private, self-sufficient retreats. Our grounds remain open for individuals walking or visiting loved ones at the Columbarium or St. Andrew. Please observe social distancing mandates.

Let each of us do what we can to help prevent the spread of the virus, fear and panic. God is with us in all times!

DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON 

STATEMENT ON THE CORONAVIRUS

AND THE MASS updated July 1, 2020

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September 15, 2020 – And so it begins!

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June 2020 – SUCCESS!

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Welcome!

The Benedictine Sisters of Virginia are a vibrant monastic community of women who have served the people of Virginia for 150 years.
In the spirit of the 1500 year old tradition of the Benedictine Order, we commit our lives to seeking God in community. Through our prayer and our service, through our hospitality, compassion and mercy, and in all of our ministries, we hope to foster in our world a greater respect for the divine dignity of all people.
As Saint Benedict has instructed us:
“All are to be welcomed as Christ.”
Join us every Sunday at 9:00 A.M. for Mass in our chapel!
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Vision Statement

We, the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, believing in the sacredness of all creation, claim monastic stewardship as our corporate witness.

As a community of monastic women with a contemplative vision, we are “impelled to preserve, cherish, and nurture all that is touched by the Creator’s hand.” —Of All Good Gifts

Out of our sense of reverence, hospitality, and responsibility, we commit ourselves in a spirit of peace to conserving, using, and sharing our gifts, resources, and heritage.

As we progress in this way of life and in faith, we shall run on the path of God’s commandments, our hearts overflowing with the inexpressible delight of love.

(Rule of Benedict: Prologue)

Contemplative Prayer

Embracing a life of contemplative prayer and merciful works, we, the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, warmly share our Benedictine charism with all who seek peace through understanding and a deepening spirituality.

Communal Prayer

Daily life in the monastery is comprised of communal prayer, meaningful ministry and the sharing of our common life. Praying the psalms, or the Liturgy of the Hours, at morning, midday and evening, we bring the needs of our world to the timeless praise of God.

Everyday Moments

Common meals, household chores, and holy leisure round out the monastic life. Essentially, we are sanctified by the daily – by seeking God in the everyday moments of life lived simply with gratitude and joy.

Our ministries reflect our Benedictine tradition of being of service to the people of our local area however needed.

  • Linton Hall School, is a pre-K through 8th grade Catholic school for girls and boys
  • Saint Gertrude High School, Richmond, Va is an all-girls Catholic High School in the Benedictine tradition
  • The Place of Peace Columbarium, on the beautiful grounds of Saint Benedict Monastery, provides individual niches for the cremains of the departed.
  • BEACON, an adult literacy program focuses on helping low-income immigrants learn English
  • Benedictine Pastoral Center offers workshops and spiritual direction to help individuals deepen their personal relationships with God
  • Benedictine Counseling Services, located in Richmond, provides mental health therapy and counseling for individuals and couples, as well as workshops and presentations for groups of any size.

Benedictine Sisters of Virginia

Address:

9535 Linton Hall Rd.
Bristow, VA 20136

Phone:

(703) 361-0106
(703) 361-0254 (fax)

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