The founding Principal was Sister Clare Slattery, a Good Samaritan Sister.
This is the oldest Benedictine monastery, one of 12 founded by the saint of Norcia in Subiaco and the only one that survived the centuries, between Saracen looting and earthquakes. Initially dedicated to San Silvestro , in addition to the name, it presents itself to us with a different aspect from that of its early years.
Subiaco is a town in Italy known for its historical significance as the birthplace of St. Scholastica, the twin sister of St. Benedict. St. Scholastica was a nun and the founder of the women's branch of Benedictine monasticism. The town of Subiaco is also famous for the Subiaco Monastery, where St. Benedict lived as a hermit before founding the Benedictine Order. It is a place of great spiritual importance for many Catholics and a popular pilgrimage site.
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