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Post Easter Experiences

I am always struck by the Gospels that are read after the Resurrection. We find in Luke that the disciples were walking away from Jerusalem to Emmaus when they met Jesus and failed to recognize Him. Jesus opened their recognition of Him by referring to the Scriptures about Him and in the breaking of the bread. Their hope Read more »

Sr. Andrea Collopy 2023

Sister Andrea Collopy, OSB, died peacefully on Monday, April 3 at St. Walburg Monastery at age 96. A Benedictine sister for over 76 years, Sr. Andrea served as teacher for 40 years at Villa Madonna Academy, director of the boarding school, the community’s secretary, procurator, sub-prioress and house and infirmary coordinator. She is preceded in Read more »

Moments of Doubt

This week in Reflections from the School for the Lord’s Service, Sr. Christa Kreinbrink writes about “Moments of Doubt.” Click the link for the entire blog. Moments of Doubt

Sr. Mariana Kirk 2023

mariana kirk

Sister Mariana Kirk, OSB was born on November 23, 1937 to William Iles Kirk and Angela Heile Kirk and given the name Mary Iles. She was their only child. Mary Iles entered St. Walburg Monastery in 1954, became a novice in 1955, and received the name Mariana. First profession followed in 1956, perpetual in 1959, Read more »

Jubilee!

At evening prayer on July 30, the sisters celebrated the diamond jubilees of Sr. Emmanuel Pieper and Sr. Dorothy Schuette. Sr. Emmanuel celebrated 75 years of vowed life and Sr. Dorothy celebrated 60 years. Sr. Aileen Bankemper presided. Following evening prayer, the celebration continued with a special dinner for all. Sr. Andrea Vasquez was also Read more »

Sr. Victoria Eisenman 2022

Victoria

Sister Victoria Eisenman was born on April 25, 1928 to Francis A. and Margaret Fussinger Eisenman and named Audrey Jean. She was the older of two children; her brother Jerry (now deceased) followed. Audrey entered St. Walburg Monastery in 1946, became a novice in 1947 and received the name Victoria. First profession followed in 1948, Read more »

Sr. Emmanuel’s Newest Painting

May 24, 2022 Erlanger, KY–Following the school liturgy, Mary, Queen of Heaven School revealed a new piece of artwork that was commissioned for the school by Mr. Tom Rasp, a former student of MQH. His mother was also a long-time teacher at MQH. Sr. Emmanuel Pieper painted the piece with their school in mind. “We Read more »

Re-election of Sr. Aileen Bankemper

Sr. Aileen Bankemper

St. Walburg Monastery joyfully announces the re-election of Sr. Aileen Bankemper as prioress. After setting direction statements this past year, the community entered a discernment weekend on April 22. Sr. Aileen is re-elected for a four-year term. The discernment process was led by Sr. Elaine Fischer, OSB of Atchison, Kansas. The election was presided over Read more »