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Jeff Dols

Jeff Dols is the Director of the Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery. He has a long history with the Benedictine tradition, going back to his childhood in St. Joseph, MN, where he was educated by the Sisters of Saint Benedict's Monastery. Jeff is an Oblate of the Monastery and has previously served in several […]

Tod Twist

(Tod Twist is open to receiving new spiritual directees at this time.) Tod trained as a Spiritual Director through the program at the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, WI. He works in building maintenance at St. Paul’s Monastery as his "day job," and he likes it a lot. He was a grad student in […]

Chris Folkenson

Chris Folkenson works behind the scenes with guest services, ensuring every guest arrives to a comfortable room.

Sister Sharon Schiller, OSB

Sharon Schiller, OSB is a member of St. Paul’s Monastery and has been a teacher in childcare centers and also a secretary. She is now part of the hospitality team of the Benedictine Center.

Sister Virginia Matter, OSB

(Sister Virginia is open to meeting with retreatants, but is no longer meeting with ongoing spiritual directees.) Virginia Matter, OSB is a member of St. Paul’s Monastery and came to the Center from the health care field. She worked in nursing and in pastoral ministry. Virginia has done significant preparation in the area of spirituality, […]