Monastery of St. Gertrude's Podcast

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Sister Carol Ann from December, when she gave us an overview of the Church’s role in social justice and the history of the sisters’ political activi…

Back in September, Sister Mary Marge regaled us with the humorous story of a last-minute posting transfer that had her teaching in Minot, ND during a blizzard instead of in Boise as she had been expe…

For many around the world, the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 has brought about a wide range of emotions from grief, to confusion, fear, and anger. Even those that feel reenergized from voluntari…

Listening to Sister Janet's talk about all the serendipitous moments in her young adult life will no doubt convince you that she was always destined to be at the monastery.

While she may not have rea…

As a catechist teacher for elementary school children, Sister Sue Ellen was on the receiving end of many challenging questions from her young students.

In this clip, she humorously recalls some of th…

In this episode, we are rejoining Father Meinrad, the chaplain for the Sisters. We first met him in August when he shared his feelings on the places he’s called home, from his childhood home to his h…

Pastoral care in the hospital setting is one of the most significant ways Christians can continue the ministry and mission of Jesus Christ. As the hospital chaplain, Sister Margie Schmidt provides su…

In this episode, we rejoin Sister Mary Forman, the Prioress of the Monastery. We first met her in Episode 3 when she gave us an inside look at how the community elects a new Prioress. 

This week, w…

In this episode, we rejoin Sister Teresa Jackson, who we first met in Episode 4, when she shared with us how she came to join St. Gertrude’s after feeling called to the monastic life. 

Like many of…

In this episode, we rejoin Sister Carol Ann, whom we previously met on the seventh episode of this podcast when she gave us some insights into the value and meaning of prayer. She wears many hats at …

This week, I join Sister Barbara Jean, who has had a remarkable life dedicated to serving many communities. First, as an educator and then as a consulting teacher, she helped other educators improve …