Vocations

Exploring the call to religious life

The 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.

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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 .

Yankton Benedictines One heart one soul square

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. 

Photo of Sister Carmella Luke

Sister Carmella Luke
Vocation Director

Email: shmyankton.vocationdirector@gmail.com
Call: 605-668-6092
or use the contact form

Vocations Contact
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