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Into the New Year
Liturgically, the new year for Catholics begins with the coming of Advent—a time of joyful expectation and spiritual preparation. At the monastery, the Advent and Christmas seasons are marked by a wonderful blend of activity, anticipation, prayer, and work. The...
Christmas Wish List 2025
Each year, the Sisters publish a Christmas Wish List on the monastery website. Our benefactors have been incredibly generous over the years, and the gifts we receive greatly support our monastic life and our work with youth. Visit the Saint Benedict Center site to...
With Thankful Hearts
The autumn colors have come and gone here in New England! What a blessing it is to live in a place with four beautiful seasons; it provides a daily source of meditation throughout the year. At the monastery, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day with a traditional meal,...
Morning Star Away Camps 2025
Our Morning Star Camp program has been a cherished summer tradition for Catholic girls for over 40 years. However, each year, we face a waiting list of eager campers, as our space is limited. So, when parishes or co-ops request the Morning Star Camp in their...
Preparing Montfort for Winter
After our annual Fall Bazaar, some of the Sisters took advantage of the long Columbus Day weekend to head up North to the camp to begin closing things up for the winter. The rainy holiday provided a perfect opportunity for indoor work, so the Sisters busied themselves...
Catholic Identity Conference 2025
The Sisters participated in the Catholic Identity Conference held in Pittsburgh, PA, from October 3 to 5, 2025. It was a powerful weekend featuring four holy bishops, along with priests, religious, and laity from around the world. Everyone was united in their love for...
Women’s Retreat 2025
The Sisters hosted our annual Women's Retreat at the Montfort facility from September 13 to 14, 2025. With the fall foliage beginning to appear around the beautiful grounds, the retreat offered an opportunity for prayer, reflection, camaraderie, and even some crafts....
Morning Star Summer ’25
This year, the Morning Star Camp season kicked off with ladies traveling by plane, bus, or car from to participate in the Morning Star Leadership Week, held from June 15-21. This program, designed for girls dedicated to living and sharing their Catholic faith, is...
Corpus Christi 2025
The Morning Star Camp season has officially begun at our home camp facility! The 2025 Leadership Camp participants made history by celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi for the first time during the program. Thanks to Father McCambridge, FSSP, the camp chaplain (and...
May Procession 2025
“May the Mother of Jesus and our Mother, always smile on your spirit, obtaining for it, from her Most Holy Son, every heavenly blessing.” ~St. Padre Pio This year our annual May Procession to honor our Blessed Mother took place on Mother's Day! How perfect! Enjoy the...
We Moved In!
We have officially moved into the new addition at IHM School, which includes a brand-new refectory and kitchen! Although we are still adjusting to the layout of the new space, it has been fantastic to have more room to work with. Just take a look at this spectacular...
Easter Pilgrimage
During Easter Week, we embarked on a Ladies' Pilgrimage to New York! Our journey began at The Cloisters, a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met Cloisters specializes in European medieval art and architecture, with a focus on the Romanesque and Gothic...
