April 2026

Congratulations to the inaugural cohort of Benedictine Leadership Formation, who were honored with a special commissioning blessing and commemorative Duluth Benedictine Ministries pin on April 30, 2026, during the program’s fourth and final session. Designed by Duluth Benedictine Ministries for leaders across its five sponsored ministries, the four-part formation program deepened participants’ understanding of Benedictine tradition, Catholic Social Teaching, spirituality, ethics and compassionate leadership while celebrating the enduring legacy of the Benedictine Sisters.

Attendees were leaders from all five sponsored ministries: Benedictine Health, The College of St. Scholastica, Essentia Health, St. Francis Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s Health.

March 2026

Duluth Benedictine Ministries joyfully welcomes four new Canonical Stewards who will participate in the sacred work of sponsorship and mission oversight: Sr. Jeanne Ann Weber, OSB; Sr. Beverly Raway, OSB; Sr. Therese Carson, OSB; and Justin Terch.

Canonical Stewards are entrusted with preserving and advancing the mission and values of Duluth Benedictine Ministries as established by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery. Rooted in the Gospel and guided by the Rule of St. Benedict, they ensure that DBM and its sponsored ministries remain faithful to Catholic teaching, Benedictine spirituality, and the healing and educational mission of Jesus.

The appointment of these new Canonical Stewards reflects DBM’s ongoing commitment to wise stewardship, faithful leadership, and prophetic imagination as the ministries respond to the needs of the Church and the world today.

Duluth Benedictine Ministries is grateful for their willingness to serve and looks forward to the gifts they bring in carrying forward this vital ministry!

February 2026

Duluth Benedictine Ministries is honored to be featured in Catholic Health World for our growing leadership formation efforts rooted in Benedictine values. The article highlights how our Benedictine Leadership Formation program draws strength from the Catholic Health Association’s trusted formation frameworks.

June 2025

We are delighted to announce that Sr. Jeanne Ann Weber, OSB, has been elected as the new Prioress of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minnesota.

We offer our heartfelt congratulations and prayers for Sr. Jeanne Ann as she embraces this sacred role and leads the community forward with grace and wisdom.

April 2025

We are proud to share that Sister Lisa Maurer, OSB, has been appointed to the Catholic Health Association’s Ministry Formation Advisory Council.

This national council plays a vital role in shaping and supporting the formation of leaders across Catholic health care. Sr. Lisa’s deep faith, leadership experience, and commitment to the mission of healing and service make her a valuable addition to this important ministry.