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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
5 days ago4 min read
At the border in the Tohono O’odham Nation
Here in the desert, stories of the Tohono O’dham Nation and immigrants crossing from Mexico merge into one.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 17, 20242 min read
The O Antiphons Banners of Advent
These O Antiphons banners were made by Sister Juliana LaPuma, OSB and photographed by Sister Eleanore Hillenbrand, OSB in the 1980s....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Remembering Sister Margaret Ann Holtz, OSB
Our dear Sister Margaret Ann Holtz, OSB, 92, passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, November 30, 2024 at St. Scholastica...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 19, 20241 min read
Extra! Extra!
By Susan Clark Our Summer/Fall 2024 issue of Sacro Speco magazine has been mailed! You can read the PDF version here on our website . In...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 11, 202410 min read
How has Benedictine education shaped you?
By Sr. Susan Quaintance, OSB Sr. Susan Quaintance presented “Holy Conversation: Is that the Crux of Benedictine Education?” in September...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 29, 20242 min read
Archives Go Online
By Sr. Virginia Jung, OSB, Community Archivist Article originally published in Sacro Speco Winter/Spring 2024 Not all archival work is...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 27, 20244 min read
We Cannot End Homelessness Without Homes
Mother Teresa Place to house 40 families in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 22, 20241 min read
What we've been up to since September 2023
By Susan Clark Our Winter/Spring 2024 issue of Sacro Speco magazine has been mailed! You can read the PDF version here on our website ....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 22, 20242 min read
St. Hildegard: Friendship with God, a presentation with author Susan Garthwaite
Sue Garthwaite, author of "St. Hildegard: Ancient Insights for Modern Seekers," presented “St. Hildegard: Friendship With God".
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 16, 20246 min read
On God and Love: Feast of St. Scholastica
Dozens of oblates and friends gathered for the Feast of St. Scholastica Vigil and reflected on love.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 8, 20241 min read
Sisters welcome Scholastican to Communications role
From stage crew to communications coordinator: Susan Clark, Scholastica alumna, has joined the staff of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 31, 20243 min read
Experiences of Mexico
By Sister Susan Quaintance During one day of our Monastic Congregation Council meeting at Monasterio Pan de Vida in Torreon, Coahuila,...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 9, 20235 min read
Oblate Nancy Labiak attends Fifth International Oblates Congress
By Oblate Nancy Labiak The Fifth International Congress of Benedictine Oblates was held in Rome in September 2023. The week-long...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 20, 20234 min read
Remembering Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB
Our dear Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB, 84, passed away peacefully the afternoon of Saturday, October 14th. We thank God for her life; the...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 19, 20230 min read
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 30, 20231 min read
Thank you, Jubilarians!
Thank you, Jubilarians! Please join in thanking and congratulating our 2023 Jubilarians: Sister Jane Smith, OSB Sister Rita Nowak, OSB...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 19, 20231 min read
New Prioress and New Administration for the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
On Sunday, June 18th, the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, along with many Oblates, family and friends, gathered for the Installation of...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 16, 20232 min read
20th Prioress Elected for Chicago Benedictines
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, Sister Mary Susan Remsgar, OSB, was voted to serve as the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago’s 20th Prioress.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Journey With Us During Holy Week 2023
During Holy Week, the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago welcome up to 25 guests at the following services.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 17, 20235 min read
Remembering Sister Vivian Ivantic, OSB
All are welcome to join us for the Mass of Resurrection Feb 25th. Please register with the link.
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