Annunciation Monastery is a community of 45 Benedictine women in Bismarck, North Dakota. Located on a hill in the peaceful prairies of Bismarck, the Sisters are women who claim their humanity, who are redeemed by Christ and are empowered by the Spirit, and who strive with others to respond to the challenges of the times to further the mission of Jesus through prayer, lectio, and service. The Sisters extend their ministries beyond the monastery at CHI St. Alexius Health, the University of Mary, and Ministry on the Margins.

Learn more about the Sisters by visiting their website: Annunciation Monastery Website.
Listen to the Sisters share their story in this short video: Annunciation Monastery Video.
Read more about the Benedictine Volunteers program: Benedictine Volunteers | Bismarck Brochure.

Weekly Monastic Schedule

Monday-Friday:

6:45 AM | Morning prayer followed by Breakfast
8:30 AM | Eucharist
11:30 AM | Mid-day prayer followed by Lunch
5:00 PM | Evening prayer followed by Dinner

Saturday:

7:30-9:15 AM | Breakfast
11:00 AM | Morning prayer
11:30 AM | Eucharist followed by Lunch
5:00 PM | Evening prayer followed by Dinner

Sunday:

8:00 AM | Morning Prayer followed by Breakfast
11:00 AM | Eucharist followed by Lunch
5:00 PM | Evening prayer followed by Dinner

Volunteer Opportunities

Explore volunteer opportunities available at Annunciation Monastery by viewing: Annunciation Monastery Volunteer Opportunities. Each woman is individually matched with opportunities that best match her unique gifts and desires to serve in:

Archives
Communications
Gardening
Hospitality
Cooking & Baking
Library
Poverty Alleviation
Senior Activities
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For more information about volunteer opportunities offered at Annunciation Monastery, please contact Sister Idelle Badt, vocations director, at 701.255.1520.