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25 Years of Monastic Profession
Congratulations to Lynne Smith, OSB, who celebrated her 25th anniversary of profession by renewing her promises to monastic life and the Sisters at Holy Wisdom Monastery on July 13, 2025.
Holy Wisdom Monastery is Net Zero!
At the end of 2024, Holy Wisdom Monastery became a net zero energy campus by producing 100% of our energy needs onsite from renewable resources! Nearly 17 years after aspiring to be net zero, the dream became a reality with the addition of ground mounted solar panels and more geothermal wells.
Here We Stand Declaration
The Sunday Assembly worshipping community took a stand and created a declaration against national policies that make it more difficult for us and other people of good will to love our neighbor, support the vulnerable, and cherish the earth’s splendor. We hope you will read, sign and support this declaration.
At Holy Wisdom Monastery, our mission is
to weave prayer, hospitality, justice and care for the earth into a shared way of life.
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Center for Clergy Renewal
Providing clergy with fertile ground to root deeply into God’s love, grow in community and scatter seeds of hope for a flourishing world.
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About
Holy Wisdom Monastery is an ecumenical Benedictine community of communities, located near Madison, Wisconsin. Prayer, hospitality, justice and respect for all of creation form the heart of these communities. Our peaceful setting includes restored prairie, a retreat and guest house and a ‘green’ monastery building. Learn more about us and how you might find yourself at home here. All are welcome.
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