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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 31, 20195 min read
Remembering Sister Eleanore Hillenbrand, OSB
Our dear Sister Eleanore Hillenbrand, OSB died peacefully on the evening of October 29, 2019 after a few weeks of hospice care. She...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 20, 20195 min read
Remembering Sister Agnes Kelly, OSB
Our dear Sister Agnes Kelly, OSB died peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, February 17, 2019, after a lengthy illness. She...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 20, 20171 min read
Advent at St. Scholastica Monastery
The Community Room Christmas Tree is surrounded by gifts for the hardworking staff of the St. Scholastica Monastery who enjoyed a...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 25, 20171 min read
Here's to the first Benedictine Women!
In 1855, the first Benedictine women came to North America from Germany to found a new monastery in St. Marys, PA. This month marks the...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 17, 20171 min read
Sister Judith Zonsius invites Cardinal to bless alumna's pregnancy
Sister Judith (pictured above, center in blue) enjoyed a surprise reunion with St. Scholastica Academy, Chicago alumnae Sister Judith...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 20, 20174 min read
Remembering Sister Kathleen (Eleanor) McNamara, OSB
Sister Kathleen McNamara, OSB entered the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago in 1943 and gave a lifetime of prayer and service. She continued...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 17, 20174 min read
Remembering Sister Joan Hentges, OSB
Sister Joan Hentges, OSB, died peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was Co-Director of the Oblates and served as the Chicago...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 11, 20171 min read
Join us for 23rd Annual Testimonial Dinner
Sister Benita helped start the Benedictine Oblate program in 1977. Forty years later, the program has over 100 members and Sister Benita...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 25, 20173 min read
Sister Vivian & Sister Virginia reflect on community history
Sister Vivian Ivantic, left, and Sister Virginia Jung, right, sit below old photographs of the monastery. “If you don’t know history,...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 17, 20171 min read
7 Thoughts for Earth Day
People around the world will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22nd. Sister Rita Nowak, OSB serves as the Monastery Grounds...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 29, 20173 min read
What's cooking at the monastery?
Erica Hall just retired as the monastery chef after 34 years. Jason Treadway is just two months into his new role as chef. We decided to...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 27, 20172 min read
What is emerging among Benedictine women's communities?
We are challenged “to stretch ourselves so that we can welcome and be hospitable to the future that is unfolding,” said Sister Patricia...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 6, 20175 min read
Remembering Sister Joanna Trapp, OSB
Sister Joanna Trapp, OSB, died peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2017. She is remembered for her gentle presence and her wise teaching. She...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 23, 20171 min read
3 Easy Steps to Share your Values
Sister Benita (right) attended a meeting at the office of Representative Jan Schakowsky to talk about supporting immigration and other...
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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
Feb 1, 20172 min read
3 things you can do to help refugees & immigrants
We are a community that supports refugees and immigrants. We remember that Jesus was once an immigrant and that as Catholics we are...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 5, 20174 min read
Remembering Sister Anne Krall, OSB
“If I fly to the heavens, you are there . . . " Psalm 139:8a Our dear Sister Anne Krall, OSB died peacefully on Thursday, January 5,...
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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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