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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 1, 20162 min read
Welcome home Sisters Joan & Johnette!
After a combined 103 years of service to communities in Colorado, Sister Joan Hentges and Sister Johnette Sawyer have returned to St....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 19, 20162 min read
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...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 15, 20152 min read
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...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 27, 20151 min read
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 ...
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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
Aug 4, 20152 min read
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...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 13, 20151 min read
Sisters Celebrate Jubilees
In a poignant and beautiful ceremony, three Benedictine sisters celebrated their Jubilees on Saturday, July 11th, the Feast of St....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 11, 20151 min read
Supporters create memorable 21st Annual Testimonial Dinner
Lights twinkled on tables and smiles graced the faces of those who attended the 21st Annual Testimonial Dinner on Wednesday, June 10th....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 14, 20151 min read
Women's Discernment Retreat
Do you wonder what direction your life will take? Explore your calling and join single women ages 18-49 for a discernment weekend at St....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 13, 20151 min read
"If a Sister is commanded to do impossible things..."
"If a Sister [or Brother] is commanded to do impossible things..." This is the title of a chapter from the Rule of Benedict and it goes...
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