For the past 125 years the sisters have ministered mainly in Idaho and throughout the northwest establishing schools and hospitals, helping in parishes, and working in social service agencies. 

Currently 14 sisters are engaged in such works away from the monastery.  This includes California,  Minnesota and especially Washington and other places in Idaho. The 54 sisters, novices and postulants who reside at the monastery reach out through such ministries as:

• The Prayer Ministry is a profound gift the sisters offer by praying for the needs of the world and of family and friends, especially those who request prayers.
  
• The Book & Gift Shop at St. Gertrude’s offers unique hand crafted gift items and an outstanding selection of books on spirituality.
  
• The Historical Museum at St. Gertrude is a general interest museum that focuses on pioneer life in North Central Idaho. Committed to preserving and interpreting the past for the future, the museum hosts 6,000 visitors from around the world annually.
  
• The Retreat/Spiritulity Ministry is a thriving ministry that also hosts sojourners from around the globe. Retreatants discover the space and time at the monastery to rejuvenate, contemplate, and be strengthened to live out the transformations of their life commitments.
  
• Stewardship of the Land is a ministry which flows into and out of all that the sisters do at the Monastery. This stewardship encompasses the stewardship forest, tree farm, organic gardens and herbal healing.