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Sisters of St. Benedict

Sister Kristine Anne Harpenau, Prioress

Phone: (812) 367-1411 • Fax: (812) 367-2313

sisters@thedome.org

http://www.thedome.org

802 E. 10th Street

Ferdinand, IN 47532

The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, live the 1500-year-old monastic tradition of the Rule of St. Benedict, a spiritual path for finding God in the circumstances of daily life. They operate Kordes Center, a spiritual growth center for people of all faiths, and For Heaven’s Sake, the monastery gift shop, both on the monastery grounds.

• The Ferdinand Benedictines are one of the largest Benedictine communities of women in the United States.
• The religious community numbers 178 women, 115 of whom currently live in Ferdinand at Monastery Immaculate Conception.
• The community includes 9 women in initial formation, the first three stages of membership.
• The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand are members of the Federation of St. Gertrude.

The community was founded in 1867 when four sisters came to Ferdinand from Covington, Kentucky, to teach the children of German immigrants. Over the years, the needs of a changing world created new opportunities for the sisters to serve. Yet one reality remains constant — the sisters continue to faithfully live out their commitment to Benedictine life and to guide and support others seeking God.

Non-profit • Religious