The Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict have a new leader. Sister Michaela Hedican was elected prioress on Sunday, replacing Sister Nancy Bauer. Sister Michaela had served as prioress of Saint Bede Monastery in Eau Claire, Wis., from 2008 until the community joined the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict in August 2010.
The Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict will elect a new leader this weekend. The new prioress is being chosen during their chapter meeting, and will be announced on Sunday.