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Our Current Prioress We, the Benedictine Sisters of the Monastery of St. Gertrude, joyfully elected Sister Clarissa Goeckner as Prioress on April 6, 2005. Monastery of St. Gertrude Elects New LeadershipSister Clarissa Goeckner was elected as the 13th prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of the Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, ID, on April 6, 2005. The Rite of Installation was June 11, 2005. “I am stunned and overwhelmed,” said Sr.
Clarissa when asked how she felt to be chosen prioress by her Benedictine
sisters, “but I am challenged and empowered, loved and supported by each member
of this community.”
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Faithful and Loving God, You have called our Sister Clarissa to the ministry of prioress of our community. You know what plans you have in mind for us, plans for a future filled with hope. Give Her and Us gratitude for your ongoing presence and vision to see new pathways. Give Her and Us courage to listen to the Spirit’s call and wisdom to respond with eagerness and integrity. Give Her and Us trust in your faithful love and the passionate love for You and one another that binds us all together. Together may we dream your vision yet to come and enflesh it for our world today. Amen. |
