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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 1, 20191 min read
Podcast: Sister Patti Cielinski's Vocation Sister Story
The Feast of the Presentation (also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 10, 20181 min read
Sister Susan Quaintance, OSB, Facilitates Prioress Election
Caption: (Left to Right) Sister Elaine Fischer, OSB from Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison, KS, Election Facilitator, Sister...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 2, 20175 min read
Remembering Sister Mercedes Moore
Our dear Sister Mercedes Moore, OSB, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 and returned home to our loving God. Sister was a...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 19, 20162 min read
Gwen Ifill's wisdom at St. Scholastica
It was ten years ago, October 8, 2006, that Gwen Ifill visited St. Scholastica Academy, Chicago. Every year, the Alumnae Board hosted a...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 19, 20161 min read
Sister Kathleen becomes St. Nick for a day
Sister Kathleen McNamara, OSB, sorts toys for migrant children in Colorado. When Sister Kathleen McNamara, OSB was ministering in...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 15, 20164 min read
The Power of Hospitality
John Velasquez once lived at our monastery and now lives in New Mexico. Here, he stands in front of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 7, 20162 min read
Sister Sue Collects Stamps for Charity
Sister Sue Kilduski, OSB never thought she would become a stamp collector, but she has recently stepped into a unique ministry that has...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 1, 20162 min read
Welcome home Sisters Joan & Johnette!
After a combined 103 years of service to communities in Colorado, Sister Joan Hentges and Sister Johnette Sawyer have returned to St....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 16, 20162 min read
2 Psalms for the Weary
Sister Mary Benet McKinney, OSB was a powerful woman in her ministries of teaching and justice. She was also a prayerful one. So as she...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 11, 20161 min read
DIY: Sister Belinda's Favorite Cookie Recipe
Sister Belinda recently spoke about religious life with students at St. Raphael Catholic School in Naperville, IL. As she shared her...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 19, 20162 min read
5 Books That Influenced Sister Eleanore
If you know Sister Eleanore Hillenbrand, you know she loves books. Originally an English teacher, Sister Eleanor also served as a school...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 30, 20152 min read
11 Reasons To Teach, by Sister Mildred
After Sister Mildred passed away, we found this reflection among her belongings. It was a piece of paper on which she had written 11...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 15, 20152 min read
When God called, Peter answered
Peter Zonsius, affectionately known as “Uncle Pete,” thought about becoming a priest. But God had other plans. After returning from World...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 12, 20152 min read
Celebrate the Life of Sister Mildred
Sister Mildred Zember passed away in her sleep on October 12, 2015. Join us in praising God for her life and celebrating her 66 years of...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 29, 20151 min read
Meet Erin, Our New Monastery Resident
How did you first come to know God? For Erin Kelso, a Benedictine Women’s Service Corps volunteer, it was among the farm fields of...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 27, 20151 min read
Happy 102nd Birthday, Sister Vivian!
Sister Vivian turns 102 on August 28th. From the women's suffrage to school desegregation, Sister Vivian has seen justice prevail ...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 27, 20151 min read
Benedictine Oblate Shares the Sacred
Tucked into a corner of the monastery is a multi-purpose room that transforms into a colorful art center on Thursday afternoons. If you...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 18, 20151 min read
Monastery's Open House for Rogers Park
We are excited to welcome our Rogers Park Neighbors to an Open House on Sunday, August 23rd between 1:00 and 4:30 p.m. The Sisters and...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 17, 20151 min read
Take a one-day soul vacation
Retreats are like a vacation for your soul, giving you the space to rest, reflect, and grow. But what happens when you don't have time...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 13, 20151 min read
Sisters Celebrate Jubilees
In a poignant and beautiful ceremony, three Benedictine sisters celebrated their Jubilees on Saturday, July 11th, the Feast of St....
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