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Oblates Host Award-Winning Author at Monastery

Feb 27, 20191 min read

Oblates Host Award-Winning Author at Monastery

The Benedictine Oblates of St. Scholastica monastery hosted Sr. Christine Schenk, CSJ for a presentation of her original research into...

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Nov 12, 20181 min read

Welcoming New Oblates

On Sunday, November 11th at the St. Scholastica Chapel, Chicago, we celebrated the Oblation of five candidates: James Holzhauer-Chukas,...

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Biannual Gathering of Oblates Highlights the Benedictine Charism for the Future

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Oct 17, 20182 min read

Biannual Gathering of Oblates Highlights the Benedictine Charism for the Future

Pictured: Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB, (left), Sister Benita Coffey, OSB, (middle) and Oblate Kevin Chears (right) at the 2018 Midwest...

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New Oblates and Lenten Day of Reflection

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Mar 27, 20182 min read

New Oblates and Lenten Day of Reflection

Caption: From left to right, Sister Benita Coffey, OSB, (Director of Oblates) Benedict and Rachel Hane, and Prioress Sister Judith...

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Oblates Host Lecture on Forgiveness Given by Judy Logue

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Jan 22, 20182 min read

Oblates Host Lecture on Forgiveness Given by Judy Logue

Judy Logue (center with white sweater) is surrounded by St. Scholastica Monastery Oblates and Sister Benita Coffey, OSB (left) Director...

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Fruitful Advent Afternoon of Reflection for Oblates

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Dec 12, 20172 min read

Fruitful Advent Afternoon of Reflection for Oblates

Oblates of St. Benedict are women or men, single or married, who seek a deeper relationship with God through association with a...

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Mar 29, 20161 min read

Meet our Newest Oblate

Please join us in congratulating Seth Alexander who made his Oblation, or promises, to become a Benedictine Oblate of our monastery....

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Meet Eleanore, Born on St. Scholastica's Day

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Feb 1, 20162 min read

Meet Eleanore, Born on St. Scholastica's Day

Eleanore McCarthy was born on the Feast of St. Scholastica, February 10th. Little did she know that her entire life would be touched by...

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Dec 2, 20151 min read

Young Oblate Candidate Shares Journey

Did you know that all Catholics--not just sisters and priests--are called to holiness? This is what Seth Alexander, an Oblate Candidate...

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Oblate Takes Benedictine Values into World

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Oct 29, 20152 min read

Oblate Takes Benedictine Values into World

Kathy Caudill, left, stands with Lila Marke, a library trustee from Bridgeview Public Library. Kathy Caudill, an Oblate of St....

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Sep 24, 20151 min read

Welcome New Oblates!

Rosalie Riegle knew what it was like to have a busy career, a full family life, and a deep conection to social justice. She also knew she...

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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

Jul 20, 20152 min read

Benedictine Oblates, Directors Gather

Pope Benedict used to say that Christian life consists in continuously scaling the mountain to meet God and coming back down again,...

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