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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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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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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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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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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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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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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