[2] Initially based out of a small chapel, in 1860 a three-story brick building was built, which was used as a convent and a parochial school.

[4] In the 1970s, the Sisters began updating their prayer books to remove the usage of exclusively male pronouns for God.

[8] In November 1982, the priory installed a wind generator, in order to continue to harness local natural resources.

[13] In 1991, during a local radio show segment, the Benedictine Sisters were voted "bad guy" of the day due to their staunch antiwar efforts; their opponent in the competition was Saddam Hussein.

All but one of the 128 Benedictine Sisters of Erie, including Prioress Christine Vladimiroff, signed a letter in support of Chittister.

The Sisters refuted the accusations, and emphasized their nonpartisan status amid rising election misinformation in Pennsylvania.

[21] In 1981, the Benetwood Apartments were opened on the priory's property as part of a federal Housing and Urban Development program.

[21] The Saint Benedictine Community Center is a recreational facility in Erie, which is used by several local social service groups.