Installation of Sister Karen Rose as Prioress at Saint Benedict’s Monastery, Saint Joseph, MN

Sister Karen Rose was installed as prioress at Saint Benedict’s Monastery, St. Joseph, MN, on Sunday, June 4.

Left and right: Bishop Patrick Neary of the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota, blesses Sister Karen Rose at her installation.

Center: A sister expresses her support for Sister Karen.

Top left: The new Leadership Team: Sister Karen, prioress; Sister Sharon Nohner, subprioress; Sister Jeanne Marie Lust, treasurer; and Sister Colleen Quinlivan, secretary.

Top right: Sister Karen with the president of the College of St. Benedict, Dr. Brian Bruess, and his wife, Dr. Carol Bruess.

Center: Sister Karen addresses the congregation at the installation Mass.

Bottom: Sisters express their support for the new prioress during the rite of installation.