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- ↑ Cartwright, Michael (2004). Conversations Along the Way: St. Brigid of Kildare Methodist-Benedictine Consultation (PDF). University of Indianapolis. p. 38. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ↑ "Affiliate Organizations of the General Board of Discipleship (2005-2008)". The United Methodist Church . Retrieved 1 October 2011.
Saint Brigid of Kildare Monastery
Mary Stamps
200 E. Minnesota St.
St. Joseph, MN 56374-4620
Phone: 320-363-1405
GBOD Staff Contact: Jerry Haas, jhaas@gbod.org
Saint Brigid of Kildare Monastery is a Methodist-Benedictine residential monastery for women. - ↑ Patricia Lefevere. Methodist woman founds monastery. National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
St. Brigid’s oblate group has grown to 16 members since the dedication of the monastery on St. Brigid’s feast in 2000. Besides Stamps, it counts another 13 United Methodists, one Catholic and one Disciples of Christ member. The ages of group members range from 23 to 82. One-third of them are men; half are ordained. The community continues to grow.