Benedictine Sisters
of
Cullman, Alabama

About us

We, the Benedictine Sisters of Cullman, Alabama at Sacred Heart Monastery, inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Rule of St. Benedict, commit ourselves to witness Christ's love through a vowed life of monastic prayer, community, and ministry.

Good Zeal: A Benedictine Blog

Messy jubilee candle
Nov 29, 2023

Learn to Love the Mess

  During the Jubilee Mass celebrating the 25th anniversary of my monastic profession on November 25th, I watched helplessly from my seat in the front pew as melted wax drained...

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Sacred Heart Statue
Nov 22, 2023

Heartwise

When I was in junior high school, like many girls my age I struggled to learn about handling my emotions and how to get along with others. Whenever I experienced...

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Red Mountain Park trail
Nov 15, 2023

Journeying

My younger sister, Martha, visited recently from Florida. We love to find things to do outdoors on these visits. One beautiful autumn day, we went out to Red Mountain Park...

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Behind the structure of monastic communal living is payer, and our commitment to seek Christ above all else.

Sr. Sara Aiden

Prayer Schedule

We welcome you to join us for our liturgies!

Note: Weekday Mass schedule subject to change due to Feasts or Solemnities. Please call to confirm schedule before coming to weekday Mass.

  • Lauds
  • Eucharist
  • Vespers
  • sunday sun
  • 8:30 AM
  • 10:00 AM
  • 5:00 PM
  • monday mon
  • 7:00 AM
  • ------
  • 5:00 PM
  • tuesday tue
  • 7:00 AM
  • 11:30 AM
  • 5:00 PM
  • wednesday wed
  • 7:00 AM
  • ------
  • 5:00 PM
  • thursday thu
  • 7:00 AM
  • 11:30 AM
  • 5:00 PM
  • friday fri
  • 7:00 AM
  • 11:30 AM
  • 5:00 PM
  • saturday sat
  • 8:00 AM
  • ------
  • 5:00 PM

I pray daily for wisdom and humility, and I also look to the fidelity and witness of my Sisters who each day surround me with love, challenge me to grow, and inspire me to continue in this monastic way of life.

Sr. Elisabeth

That In All Things God May Be Glorified