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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...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 17, 20171 min read
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Sister Karen is a #SisterToAll.
Sister Karen Bland is being featured as one of six Catholic women religious who are making a difference in the United States, as part of...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 12, 20161 min read
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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...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 19, 20162 min read
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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...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 15, 20152 min read
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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 ...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 27, 20151 min read
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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...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 27, 20151 min read
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3 Reasons to Become a Sister after 30
Sister Margarita had thought about becoming a sister when she was in eighth grade, but it wasn't until she was in her 50s that she was in...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 4, 20152 min read
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Sisters Celebrate Jubilees
In a poignant and beautiful ceremony, three Benedictine sisters celebrated their Jubilees on Saturday, July 11th, the Feast of St....
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 13, 20151 min read
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