Sr. Donna Marie Chartraw Elected Prioress by Benedictine Sisters
of Mt. Angel

The Benedictine Sisters of Queen of Angels Monastery have elected Sr. Donna Marie Chartraw, OSB, to a four-year term as Prioress. She will be formally installed on June 17, 2007 at the Monastery. Sr. Donna Marie will succeed Sr. Dorothy Jean Beyer, OSB, who has served as the community’s Prioress since 1999.  more >

Sr. Gertrude Professes Perpetual Vows

Sr. Gertrude Feick, OSB, formerly Sr. Sara Feick, made her perpetual monastic profession during the celebration of the Eucharist on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Queen of Angels Monastery. In the presence of her family, friends, principal celebrant, Fr. Paschal Cheline, OSB and seven concelebrants, and members of the Benedictine Sisters’ community, Sr. Gertrude promised stability, fidelity to the monastic way of life, and obedience. more >  

Sr. Antoinette Traeger Receives International Peace Award

The International Prayer for Peace Day Steering Committee recently announced eight International Peace Award Winners, including Sr. Antoinette Traeger, OSB of Queen of Angels Monastery. Sr. Antoinette was one of two people selected for being a model of “Living in Peace.” The awards were presented in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 2007, though Sr. Antoinette did not receive hers in person. more >

More Mustard news

The Sisters introduced the seventh mustard flavor – Jubilant Blueberry! The new mustard is made from blueberries grown right on the Queen of Angels Monastery grounds. Jubilant Blueberry is being made in honor of the Sisters’ 125th Anniversary Celebration which began on October 29. The Blueberry mustard will be sold throughout this year of celebration leading up to the actual anniversary on October 30, 2007.

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