About Us How We Serve Vocations At the Monastery Get Involved News & Events Alumnae Gift Shop DONATE SELECTEER EEN TAAL Women of the Rule Philanthropy Circle Women of the Rule is a unique approach to philanthropy for women. Members experience the power of giving by making philanthropic decisions with other women who are committed to the same values. Women of the Rule is dedicated to making a difference in the world by supporting the mission and ministries of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana. Members form a partnership with the sisters by providing financial support for important strategic initiatives of the sisters. They also have opportunities for personal enrichment through programs centered on Benedictine spirituality and values and offered exclusively by the sisters for Women of the Rule. How Women of the Rule functions: Each member makes an annual gift of $1,000. Sisters submit requests for funding that are based in the community’s strategic initiatives. Each fall, members of Women of the Rule review the proposals and select grant recipients. Members celebrate with the grant recipients at an awards banquet. Become a part of Women of the Rule today—and help change lives! Your gift of $1,000 given by June 30 (our fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30) qualifies you as a member and entitles you to vote in the fall for the funding requests that will receive grants. Your annual gift can be given in one payment or in installments completed by June 30. For more information, contact Sister Barbara Catherine Schmitz by e-mail or at 812-367-1411, ext. 2649. Using Your Gift Our Name The Mission of Women of the Rule How Your Gift Shapes a Better World 99% of your gift directly supports current and future endeavors of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. 80% is awarded for funding the proposals chosen by members. 20% is allocated to the Women of the Rule Endowment. Only 1% of your gift is used to offset operating expenses for the Women of the Rule program. Photos of Women of the Rule Events Women of the Rule can choose to participate in a variety of events throughout the year, such as our annual awards luncheon, spirituality days, and mission trips. Your membership offers you the opportunity to experience these activities and so much more. Enjoy some photos of members and sisters at past events! Women of the Rule Luncheon 2018 Women of the Rule Luncheon 2019 Women of the Rule Peru Trip 2020 “The moment a woman comes home to herself, the moment she knows that she has become a person of influence, an artist of her life, a sculptor of the universe, a person with rights and responsibilities who is respected and recognized, the resurrection of the world begins.” — Joan Chittister, OSB Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana 802 E 10th St., Ferdinand, IN 47532 P: 812-367-1411 | E: sisters@thedome.org Connect With Us Sign Up for Our Newsletter © 2021 Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, IN. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Sitemap Contact Us