First Benedictine Sisters in the United States
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Szuchie
N 41° 25.667 W 078° 34.151
17T E 703115 N 4589098
Welcome to St. Joseph Monastery, the first Benedictive women's community in the United States!
Waymark Code: WM350K
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/10/2008
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St. Joseph Monestary is located in downtown St. Marys, Pennsylvania. St. Joseph was the first Benedictine women's community in the United States as it was founded in 1852. Sisters still serve the community today.
Visitors are welcome to attend mass and pray with the Nuns in their Monastery Chapel. Tours are available, prior arrangements are appreciated. Retreats and Evenings of Recollection are scheduled throughout the year.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1852
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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