The Dwelling Place became a dependent priory June 13, 1982, and became independent June 22, 1993. Judy Yunker, O.S.B., was founding prioress.

Holy Spirit Monastery, Grand Terrace, CA, became a dependent priory May, 1968, and an independent monastery in April, 1972. The Grand Terrace sisters returned to Ferdinand in 2012. See "Finding Aids." ROADRUNNER was the name of the Holy Spirit Monastery news periodical.

Queen of Peace Monastery was founded Sept. 14, 1956, and became independent April 29, 1963. Mother Martin Buckman was founding prioress. Queen of Peace Monastery closed in March 2004. This monastery was Ferdinand's second daughterhouse.