Mother of God Monastery in Watertown, South Dakota
Mother of God Monastery is a community of 50 Benedictine women in Watertown, South Dakota. With rural roots and pioneering vision, the Sisters strive for a balanced life of prayer, work, study, and leisure. Open to the Spirit and with listening hearts, the Sisters invite others to share in their community life, by ministering to God’s people, by reverent stewardship of creation, and by bringing Gospel values into a multi-cultural world. The Sisters extend their ministries beyond the monastery in parishes, schools, independent and assisted living facilities, the Benedictine Multi-Cultural Center, and Native American reservations.
We invite you to watch the short video below to learn about the history, charism, and mission of Mother of God Monastery:
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Mother of God Monastery
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Mother of God Monastery
Bells at Mother of God Monastery
Mosaic art at entryway toMother of God Monastery
Mosaic art at entryway to Mother of God Monastery
Benedictine Multicultural Center
Benedictine Multicultural Center
Archives at Mother of God Monastery
Plant Room at Mother of God Monastery
Sr. Rose in the Plant Room at Mother of God Monastery
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Creative Space, Mother of God Monastery
Creative Space, Mother of God Monastery
Library at Mother of God Monastery
Library and Common Space at Mother of God Monstery
Dining Room at Mother of God Monastery
Grounds of Mother of God Monastery
Ambo in Mother of God Monastery Chapel
Mother of God Monastery Chapel
Mother of God Monastery Chapel
Tabernacle in Mother of God Monastery Chapel
Mother of Compassion, Mother of God Monastery Chapel
Mother of God Monastery Chapel
Mother of God Monastery Chapel
Mother of God Monastery Chapel
Mother of God Monastery Chapel
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History of Mother of God Monastery
Celebrating Easter at Mother of God Monastery
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Mother of God Monastery
Entryway, Mother of God Monastery
Harmony Hill Hall, Mother of God Monastery
Harmony Hill Hall, Mother of God Monastery
Benet Place Independent and Assisted Living Communities
Grounds of Mother of God Monastery
Benet Place Independent and Assisted Living Communities
Grounds of Mother of God Monastery
Grounds of Mother of God Monastery
Harmony Hill Hall, Mother of God Monastery
Novice Barbara making art in the Creative Space at Mother of God Monastery
Sr. Marilyn preparing rhubarb from the monastery gardens
Sr. Amanda shares stories with the community
Sisters enjoy reminiscing good memories
Fr. Dennis, chaplain to Mother of God Monastery, recalls some
Sr. Theresa Ann share in quality time with her Sisters
Sr, Amanda and Gina, monastery Chef, laugh and recall good memories
The Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery wish a happy retirement to Jim, Maintenance Manager
Sisters Marlene and Aurelia laugh and share stories
The Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery sing a blessing upon Jim after many dedicated years of service to the monastery as Maintenance Manager
Holly, the monastery cat, quenching her thirst on a hot summer day
Sisters Marlene and Jeremy enjoy a sunny July 4th
Sisters Ida and Clarice enjoy the gardens
View of July 4th festivities from Mother of God Monastery
Novice Barbara takes pictures during July 4th festivities
Sisters Adrienne and Terri recreate together
Newborn kitten at Mother of God Monastery
Sr. Aurelia and Holly, the monastery cat
Newborn kittens at Mother of God Monastery
Sisters Terri and Adrienne enjoy an ice cream together
Sr. Diane enjoys a festive July 4th
Sisters celebrate the Fourth of July together
Sr. Marva and Fr. Jerome, chaplain to Benet Place, an Independent Senior Apartments and Assisted Living Facility sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery, enjoy watermelon on a hot day
Benedictine Volunteers 