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Photo stories and photo galleries tell their own stories, and we love being able to share these with you all. This is where we feature our bigger celebrations, holidays, and events.
Employee Picnic 2026
We had such a wonderful time celebrating our employees at our annual employee picnic! Thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and the many ways you make a difference every day. Each of you is truly a blessing to…
Dooley Center Celebrates Highschool Graduates
Congratulations to four of our amazing employees at Dooley Center who graduated this year! We are so proud of all your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. Thank you for everything you do each day. We can’t wait to see all…
Dooley Center Ice Cream Social
Dooley Center hosted such a fun ice cream social for the residents! Everyone had a wonderful time enjoying sweet treats and great company.
Hoop House Update
We’ve successfully covered the hoop house, thanks to the hard work and coordination of a number of helping hands. From volunteers guiding or “fluffing” the cover into place with brooms to the extensive installation of wiggle wire, every part of…
Cinco de Mayo
The Dooley Center hosted a fun Cinco de Mayo celebration yesterday, featuring treats like tres leches cake and fresh mango topped with chamoy and Tajín.
Oblation 2026
We welcomed seven new oblates to our community! Congratulations to each of them for embracing and sharing the Rule of St. Benedict with us. We look forward to the many ways you will continue to share its spirit with others…
Easter Triduum 2026 Photos
Holy Thursday Good Friday Easter Vigil
Employee Appreciation Day
Happy National Employee Appreciation Day!Today we celebrate our incredible employees! We are proud of our employees and grateful for the dedication, compassion, and excellence they bring every day. Each of you truly embodies the Benedictine values through your service, teamwork,…
St. Walburga Breakfast
On this feast of St. Walburga, we celebrated by sharing a breakfast of hard rolls (with honey of course), meats and cheeses, fruits, homemade yogurts, homemade granola, and hard-boiled eggs. For the past 16 years, Sr. Patricia Seipel and Sr.…
Ash Wednesday Reflection
Observance of Lent Chapter 49 of the Rule of Benedict St. Benedict begins Chapter 49 on “The Observance of Lent,” with a powerful challenge: “The life of a monk ought to be a continuous Lent.” For Benedict, this does not…
Oblate Candidates are Welcomed by the Sisters
This past weekend, eight women were warmly welcomed as they introduced themselves to the community as oblate candidates. Surrounded by the support of the oblate directors, each woman was presented with care and joy, marking the beginning of a meaningful…
Winter Companion Party 2026
Another wonderful Companion Party is in the books! This cherished winter tradition is always a highlight—because who doesn’t love a joyful gathering filled with treats and friendship? At the Dooley Center each sister is paired with a companion, ensuring that…