We have constant inquiries and visits from women who are interested in religious life. The decision to become part of our community is not an easy one to make. The work is hard, the commitment is total and forever, but the joys and rewards are infinite.

Once a woman enters the community, it takes a long time for her to become a true Benedictine - an average of six to eight years from the time of entrance to making her final vows.

If you are a woman between the ages of 23 and 50, a Catholic and in good health, and would like to explore the possibility of a vocation at Our Lady of the Rock, we invite you to come for a week's visit. The next step would be a pre-postulancy of three months here, during which time you, and the community, would mutually discern whether you are called to enter Our Lady of the Rock.

For further information, please contact mhildegard@rockisland.com.