Saturday, March 22, 2025
The Center of Spirituality is pleased to announce our spring speaker. Mark your calendars for the morning of Saturday, March 22, 2025 when Sr. Tonette Sperando, OSB will be here to speak on “Hospitality: A Gospel Way of Living.” Sr. Tonette’s enthusiasm and southern charm will be sure to inspire!
Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Sr. Tonette brings with her over third years of being a Benedictine from Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, Alabama. She has ministered in various Catholic schools in the Diocese of Birmingham and the Archdiocese of Mobile as teacher, curriculum coordinator, principal and president. In addition, she has served her community as treasurer, development director, capital campaign director, and as prioress for six years. Currently, Sr. Tonette is the Director of Mission Initiatives at Prince of Peace in Hoover, Alabama.
The youngest of four children. Sr. Tonette possesses much firsthand knowledge of hospitality from her Italian family and her lived experience of the Rule of St. Benedict and the Gospel.
Please join us in welcoming Sr. Tonette.
To register, email kybenedictines@gmail.com or call 859-331-6324. $25 suggested donation by cash or check.
April 1-3, 2025
The Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery are hosting a Lenten midweek retreat for women and men, April 1-3, 2025 at their Guest House. The theme is Seeking Peace and will assist the retreatant to:
· Explore what is or is not working for you to achieve peace or not working to become more peaceful.
· Consider how you maintain a peaceful spirit in your family and other relationships.
· Discern your role in sharing peace as Jesus instructed us to do.
The suggested donation for retreat conferences, room (private) and board is $175; free will offering will be accepted for Spiritual Direction if chosen. Mass and some meals will be at the monastery with the sisters.
For more information or to register contact Sr. Dorothy Schuette, OSB at dorothysosb@gmail.com or 859-331-6324.
Sr. Mary Tewes offers scheduled lectio during the Advent and Lent seasons–usually on Tuesday evenings in the monastery Chapel. Call her at 859-331-6324 for information.