Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana Email Format
Religious InstitutionsIndiana, United States51-200 Employees
The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, is a Benedictine women’s religious community based in Ferdinand, Indiana. It is one of the largest such communities in the United States, with more than 100 members and a history of welcoming over 1,000 women since its founding. Founded in 1867 by four Benedictine sisters who came to Ferdinand to teach local children, the community has broadened its ministry beyond education and its original locale. Today, its members serve in a range of roles, including teaching, social work, parish ministry, counseling, nursing, youth ministry, chaplaincy, and librarianship. The organization operates within the religious institutions sector and maintains a long-standing presence in the Ferdinand region. In a recent development, the community planned a trumpet and piano concert at the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand on January 16, 2026, reflecting ongoing cultural and community engagement.