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Aug 23, 20193 min read

Founders' Day August 23, 1861

Mother Antonia Herman, OSB, third appointed Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago and one of three Benedictines sent from St....

Jul 17, 20193 min read

Eleventh Triennial Conference on the History of Women Religious (CHWR)

Benedictines at the Conference of History of Women Religious last month. L to R: Sister Mary Ann O’Ryan, OSB (Chicago), Sister Laura...

Jun 20, 20193 min read

25th Annual Testimonial Dinner

We are grateful to everyone who participated in the 25th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Park...

Apr 30, 20193 min read

Reelection of Prioress Sister Judith Murphy, OSB

During the Discernment Days we welcomed our Facilitator, Sister Mary Catherine Wenstrup, OSB (left) from St. Walburg Monastery and...

Apr 26, 20193 min read

At 96 Sister Victoria Plans A Road Trip

Photo, left to right: Sister Mariella Hathorn, OSB, Nurse Jeannie Silas, and Sister Victoria Marconi, OSB, returning from their March...

Jan 15, 20191 min read

1861 to the Present: The Prioresses of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

A Prioress’s role in our community is essential. She balances stability and growth and ensures all Sisters’s voices are heard. According...

Nov 30, 20181 min read

The Federation of Saint Scholastica turns 100 in 2022

The Federation of St. Scholastica will celebrate 100 years in 2022. As a means of sharing Benedictine life as a vision unfolding, the...