The Sisters on Hill

What role does music play in a life of faith?

In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Rose Wildeman shares how music has been part of her life from childhood and how it has become an important part of her ministry and prayer as a Sister of St. Benedict.

With more than 30 years of experience teaching music in classrooms and parishes, Sister Rose br...

What secrets, stories, and treasures are hidden in the archives of the Sisters of St. Benedict?

In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Rebecca Abel takes us behind the scenes of the archives at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana. As the monastery’s archivist, Sister Rebecca preserves the history of the Sisters of St. Benedict—from personal ...

How can caring for the environment become an act of faith?

In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, we explore the Benedictine commitment to Care for Creation and why protecting God's creation is an essential part of living the Gospel. Sister Jean Marie shares how Scripture, the Rule of St. Benedict, and Laudato Si' inspire us to be faithful stewards of the Earth and to recognize all of...

As students head back to school, we're celebrating a ministry that has been at the heart of the Sisters of St. Benedict for more than 150 years.

When the first Benedictine sisters arrived in Ferdinand in 1867, they began teaching the children of German immigrant families. More than a century later, many Sisters of St. Benedict still carry on that legacy by serving as teachers in their mini...

In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Doris Schepers shares her inspiring vocation story and the journey that led her to becoming a Sister of St. Benedict in Ferdinand.

Although she first felt called to religious life as a teenager, Sister Doris spent many years building a career before realizing that, despite having everything she thought she wanted, something was still missing. She reflects on how prayer, spiritual d...

What does it mean to care for the women who have spent their lives serving others?

Sister Jennifer Miller shares her ministry of pastoral care for the elder sisters of the Sisters of St. Benedict. Drawing on decades of experience in education, campus ministry, parish ministry, hospice chaplaincy, and mission advancement, Sister Jennifer reflects on the unique privilege of accompanying sisters in their later years.

She offers an ins...

In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Jane Becker shares how watercolor painting has shaped her spiritual life, nurtured her creativity, and helped her live the Benedictine call to balance.

Sister Jane reflects on her lifelong love of art, why she chose watercolor as her medium, and how painting landscapes allows her to contemplate the beauty of God’s creation. She also discusses the connection between creativity...

What does it mean to lead a religious community? In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Anita Louise Lowe, Prioress for the Sisters of St. Benedict, shares her journey into leadership and what it truly means to serve as prioress.

Sister Anita Louise reflects on her vocation story, her call to leadership, and the responsibility of guiding a Benedictine community rooted in prayer, service, and shared life.

Through persona...

What does it mean to discover your true calling? In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Dolores Folz shares her vocation story—from growing up in a large farming family in southern Indiana to becoming a Sister of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana.

She reflects on how Benedictine sisters shaped her life, the journey of discerning religious life, and the blessings and challenges about living in a religious communit...

Spiritual direction simply means accompanying someone in her or his spiritual life. The goal of spiritual direction is to deepen your relationship with God by helping you learn to recognize divine grace in all aspects of your life. In this episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Jane Will explains what spiritual direction is, what happens during spiritual direction sessions, and the many benefits of meeting with a spiritual dir...

In this episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Becky Mathauer shares her Catholic vocation story and the journey that led her to become a Benedictine sister with the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana. She reflects on discerning religious life, finding the balance of prayer and ministry in Benedictine spirituality, and how her vocation led her into teaching and campus ministry. If you’re curious about Catholic ...

As Benedictines, we endeavor to receive all people as Christ and to share who we are and what we have. We welcome guests at the monastery, and work outside these walls to help all others feel welcome in the world. Our hospitality extends to God’s Creation, as we seek to live in harmony with nature and be good stewards of the earth.

In this episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Rose Mary Rexing...

Discover the power and depth of prayer in this enriching podcast episode centered on one of the core pillars of Benedictine life. Sister Agnes Marie Dauby from the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, joins Sister Jill Reuber to discuss and share her own personal approach to prayer. Whether you’re new to prayer, seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, or curious about the rhythms of Benedictine life, this episode...