Annunciation Monastery

10/27/2026

If you didn't have a chance to listen to Sister Nicole Kunze, prioress of Annunciation Monastery, on Real Presence Radio on October 1, you can listen here! She shares about a recent conference she attended in Rome and her experience of meeting Pope Leo.

Sister Nicole Kunze, Prioress of the Annunciation Monastery shares her experience from her trip to Rome

10/26/2026

The words of our late Sister Thomas Welder will always be a great source of reflection and wisdom.

"To be for the fullness of creation, to be for the world, is a commitment to selfless service. Connectedness. Commitment. Service." ~ Sister Thomas Welder

The idea of living with the same people in the same place for a lif...

10/21/2026

Please join us in wishing Sister Nancy Gunderson a very happy and blessed birthday!

10/20/2026

Today is the big day - a new sign to direct people to our home! Welcome! Pax.

10/19/2026

Some of our oblates volunteered at Ministry on the Margins on October 15. Thank you for generously sharing your time, talent, and faith with others! We are grateful for you!

Oblates are Christian women and men who associate with a monastic community and live according to the Rule of St. Benedict as their state in life permits. We hold monthly oblate meetings to learn and share together as we travel our faith journey. If you would like more information on how to become an oblate, please feel free to contact oblate director, Sister Rosemary, at 701-255-1520.

10/19/2026

These choir stalls in Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel in the Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership still look as beautiful as they did back in 1962 when the chapel was built. Wouldn't it be grand if these choir stalls could talk about the multitude of sacred celebrations in this space?

Sister Rosanne Zastoupil said each sister had her designated place, and a kneeler. And Fridays were "clean the chapel" days.

10/16/2026

The Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery will offer a day of contemplation and prayer on Saturday, October 17, for those who serve, and those who are served, at Ministry on the Margins.

Please join us in praying for this intention in the quiet of your hearts and homes.

10/15/2026

Please join us in wishing Sister Renee Zastoupil and very happy and blessed birthday!

10/14/2026

We love sharing the good news about our sponsored ministries! Congratulations to the University of Mary! Thank you for your mission-driven leadership and faithful support of the students who will carry the mission forward in their own unique ways!

A little North Dakota pride! The University of Mary ranks No. 1 among North Dakota colleges and universities in WalletHub’s 2027 College & University Rankings, coming in at No. 213 nationally.

We’re grateful to our community of students, faculty, and staff who make Mary such a special place to learn and grow.

See the full rankings: https://umary.life/3W44VWk