FALL – WINTER NEWSLETTER
Our August 2018 Newsletter is now available online; just click the link to open. You may read online or download if you prefer. You’ll find all the latest news of the community here at St. Placid Priory, and also… Read More
MAY 4-5 ART SHOW & SALE
Come as an artist to see what it’s all about. Come as a lover of art and a lover of peace. Proceeds will be shared with the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center (IPJC) in Seattle. Tickets: $15 or… Read More
SISTER SHARON MCDONALD RE-ELECTED PRIORESS
The Benedictine community of St. Placid Priory re-elected Sister Sharon McDonald, OSB as our prioress on March 16, 2018. We thank everyone who has held us in prayer for this important event in our monastic life. We also… Read More
SISTER DAMARIS ZANDER, OSB: 1926 – 2017
Our Sister Damaris Zander died on November 28, 2017 at the age of 91. She was the only surviving member of our community’s 35 founders. Her obituary may be read here.
DISCERNING YOUR CALL RETREAT
Single Catholic women ages 20-40 are invited to join Women Religious from various communities in the Archdiocese to explore a call to Religious Life at our 7th Annual “VIVA” Retreat. Saturday, April 21, 9:30 am to Sunday, April 22,… Read More
FEBRUARY 2018 NEWSLETTER
The spring newsletter is here! Lots of news about what’s going on at the Priory–and also at The Priory Spirituality Center. You can check out our latest programs and retreats through the summer and also learn different ways… Read More
A LETTER FROM KITTY & ROGER
Kitty and Roger Schiltz make regular trips to Tanzania to work especially with children. They’ve been doing this for several years and this year they shared their Christmas letter with us. Please take a moment to see what they’ve been… Read More
HUMAN TRAFFICKING: I AM MIRIAM
Human Trafficking is a Crime Against Humanity –Pope Francis, December 12, 2013 The website againsthumanity.org has available for viewing online the short film “I Am Miriam.” If you’ve wondered what human trafficking is about, watch this: http://www.against-humanity.org/watch… Read More
Advent Retreat
Friday December 14, 7:15pm — Sunday December 16, 11:00am
Lectio with Threads of Meaning
Saturday January 5, 9:00am
Holy Leisure
Saturday January 12, 9:00am
The Hospitality of Adoption
Saturday January 19, 9:00am
Click here for a complete list of programs.
Jun 23, 1926 – Nov 28, 2017
Last Updated: November 2, 2018 by St. Placid
BEARZAAR!
On November 17, the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Olympia High School’s BEARzaar gets underway –and it only lasts ONE DAY, so don’t miss it! Here’s where it’s located: https://olympia.osd.wednet.edu/families/bearzaar/shopper_directions_to_o_h_s BEARzaar begins at 9 a.m.–but for only $5 you can… Read More