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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 15, 20152 min read
St. Benedict's 3 Ways to Create Peace
Does the Benedictine tradition say anything about how to create peace in our families and communities? Does it say anything about how we...
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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 17, 20151 min read
Take a one-day soul vacation
Retreats are like a vacation for your soul, giving you the space to rest, reflect, and grow. But what happens when you don't have time...
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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 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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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 15, 20151 min read
Welcome New Prioress
Yesterday during Vespers, the St. Scholastica community blessed and installed Sister Judith Murphy as the 16th Prioress of the monastery....
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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
May 26, 20152 min read
Sister Susan Celebrates 25th Jubilee
Pentecost recalls the story of Jesus sending his disciples into the world. It was during the Vigil of Pentecost this weekend that Sister...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 26, 20152 min read
"Sisters" helping Sisters
Vicki Quade learned a lot growing up Catholic. It was in the southwest suburbs of Chicago that she found herself shaped by the sisters...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 4, 20151 min read
Sister Eleanore Recommends...
Sister Eleanore, our monastery librarian, creates a monthly recommended booklist for her fellow sisters. This month's list includes: The...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 4, 20151 min read
Labyrinth Day
The warm sun came out for World Labyrinth Day and illuminated the labyrinth for the more than 60 participants who attended. See more...
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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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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 13, 20152 min read
Benedictine Sisters Elect 16th Prioress
The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago elected Sister Judith Murphy, OSB to serve as the monastery’s 16th Prioress for the next four years....
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