Senior Sisters Appeal
A significant number of our sisters are over age 70. These sisters may be more fragile physically, but most are far from “retired.” Many undertake second careers, volunteer, and assist in important roles around the monastery, so long as their health allows. In their 70s, 80s, 90s, and sometimes even after age 100, these sisters give tours, welcome guests, teach music, tutor local children, and help in other ways.
Understandably, many of these elder sisters also need a little support. Some need assisted living. Others are recovering from surgery, healing from a fall, or living with terminal illnesses. Others simply need help with medications and managing activities of daily life. When these needs occur, we look to our generous supporters for help.
Would you please support our Senior Sisters Appeal? Your gift today will help us keep our elder sisters productive, healthy, and comfortable in their golden years.
Like you would undoubtedly do for your own aging relatives, we do all we can to honor and care for our sisters. However, even with these efforts and some Medicare reimbursements, the expense of caring for our elder sisters represents a daunting portion of our annual budget. The average cost of each elder sister’s care is $55,950 per year, a total yearly expense of nearly $4.6 million.
Your generous donation will help provide our elder sisters with the care they both need and deserve throughout 2025.