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

artwork depicting Samhain celebration
Nov 4, 2026

Celtic Origins of ‘All Saints’ and ‘All Souls’ Celebrations

In April, I lost a longtime friend, Father John J Ó’Riordain, CSsR, a retired Redemptorist missioner in Ireland. He was quite the historian and wrote many books and booklets on...

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rainbow above the monastery grounds
Oct 28, 2026

By Paths Unknown

“I will lead the blind on their journey; By paths unknown I will guide them.” Is 42:16a This quotation from Isaiah belongs to a very long canticle that spans chapters...

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Oct 14, 2026

Four Saints Named Teresa

Several years ago, I received a card for my patronal feast day—October 15th for St. Teresa of Jesus, also known as St. Teresa of Avila. On the cover of the...

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In journeying in this Benedictine way of life, each day I am called to new and exciting possibilities knowing the love of my Sisters in Christ will support me on this journey.

Sr. Tonette

Prayer Schedule

 

Note: Weekday Mass schedule subject to change. Please call to confirm the schedule before coming for 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
  • 11:30 AM
  • 5:00 PM
  • thursday thu
  • 7:00 AM
  • -------
  • 5:00 PM
  • friday fri
  • 7:00 AM
  • 11:30 AM
  • 5:00 PM
  • saturday sat
  • 8:00 AM
  • ------
  • 5:00 PM

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

Sr. Sara Aiden

That In All Things God May Be Glorified