Vocations
Exploring the call to religious lifeThe Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery are a religious community of Catholic women following the Rule of St. Benedict, and we love helping others explore their vocations. So, come discern with us!
The call to religious life is unique for each person, and we want to walk this journey with you. If you are age 50 or under, consider your vocation to religious life by exploring the Yankton Benedictines!
“What, dear sisters, is more delightful than this voice of the Lord calling to us? See how the Lord in his love shows us the way of life.’
RB Prologue:19 – 20
Immerse yourself in a Discernment Retreat
Discernment retreats with the Yankton Benedictines allow you to get a taste for monastic life while offering opportunities for contemplative prayer and vocational discernment. Therefore, we invite you to learn about Benedictine life and our religious community while enjoying a peaceful getaway to connect with God.
Consider monastic life | Deepen your prayer life | Seek guidance in your discernment
To register and for more information, contact S. Carmella Luke or call her office at (605) 668 – 6092. Learn more about future discernment retreats by heading to the Upcoming Events page.
Other Discernment Opportunities
Come and See
Could God be calling you to religious life? Have you ever been curious about what Sisters do all day? Have you ever just wanted to visit a place where Sisters live? If you’ve asked yourself any of these questions, consider a ‘Come and See Weekend’ or a ‘Monastic Experience’. You will have a chance to visit with Sisters and join them in prayer and social activities.
Residential Volunteer
Come join the Sisters’ work by volunteering in the bakery, sacristy, gift shop, and more! Volunteers are provided with room and board and a stipend – read more here .
Monastic Experience
A Monastic Experience is a little more in-depth, usually a week long. During this time, you have a chance to join more deeply in the prayer and life of the monastery. Each morning, you can participate in various works around the monastery. Then in the afternoons, you have classes on monastic life, prayer, and the history of our monastery. Finally, at night there is time to sit and visit with different Sisters.
Sister Carmella Luke
Vocation Director
Email: shmyankton.vocationdirector@gmail.com
Call: 605-668-6092
or use the contact form