Remembering Sister Mariella Hathorn, OSB
Our dear Sister Mariella died peacefully, yet unanticipated, on February 7, 2021, of natural causes, at St. Joseph Infirmary (St. Scholastic
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Feast of St. Scholastica 2021
"What do we celebrate in St. Scholastica? Does she represent a feminine face on Benedictine monasticism? Read the full reflection.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 27, 20212 min read
Social Justice Advocacy in the age of COVID-19
Social distancing, masks, and even virtual prayer services promoting social justice issues continue to be at the forefront for the Sisters.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 14, 20213 min read
Upcoming Programs & Events-Winter 2021
Upcoming Programs & Events-Winter 2021 hosted by the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago. Join us!
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 8, 20201 min read
Virtual Oblation-Welcome New Oblates!
Congratulations to the newest Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery!
On December 6, 2020, 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐤𝐲 and 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐋
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 9, 20206 min read
Remembering Sister Victoria Marconi, OSB
Our dear Sister Victoria died peacefully, yet unanticipated, on November 5, 2020, of natural causes, St. Joseph Infirmary (St. Scholastica)
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 7, 20202 min read
Chicago Area Archivists Unconference
Community Archivist Sister Virginia Jung, OSB had the pleasure of presenting for the Chicago Area Archivists Unconference on October 30 wher
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 6, 20201 min read
Virtual Chapel Tour for the 2020 Meet Our Sisters Tour
The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago presented a virtual tour of our St. Scholastica Monastery Chapel that premiered on Nov. 1.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 28, 20201 min read
2020 Pre-Election Statement
2020 Pre-Election Statement-Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 8, 20206 min read
Remembering Sister Mary Ann O'Ryan, OSB
Our dear Sister Mary Ann died peacefully, yet unanticipated, on October 5, 2020, of natural causes, at the St. Scholastica Monastery.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 30, 20201 min read
Alumnae Virtual Reunion Recap 2020
Alumnae Virtual Reunion Recap 2020-From 1950 through 2010 Scholasticans from every five years, Celebrated!
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 4, 20206 min read
Celebrate the Season of Creation: Sept. 1-Oct. 4
During this fifth anniversary year of the promulgation of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si the Benedictine Sisters are placing emphasis o
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 26, 20202 min read
Welcome Our New Pueblo Oblates
Welcome our new Oblates! (front row; l to r) Patty Lowry, Annie Ronquillo, Eleanor Sanchez & Abbey Algiene who made their Oblation in Pueblo
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 18, 20201 min read
Featured Podcast: Kevin Chears, Oblate
Oblate, Kevin Chears, is the latest member of St. Scholastica Monastery featured on the Podcast Series on the Federation of website.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 13, 20203 min read
Feast of St. Benedict and Jubilee Mass
I wish you all a very happy feast of St. Benedict! We will soon hear our sisters repeat the promises each one made quite a few years ago, to
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 2, 20208 min read
We are now in Ordinary time...and our time is anything but ordinary!
Our world is one of shifting sands these days…..As I write from this desert land, that seems like a good image for this moment in time!
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 26, 20201 min read
Contemplative Dialogue at Community Retreat
This year the Benedictine Sisters' annual retreat departed from the usual format of one or several presenters addressing the community...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 23, 20201 min read
Oblates and Sisters Celebrate Fr. Mike's Retirement!
On Saturday June 20th, the Benedictine Sisters, on behalf of the Oblates, shared well wishes & celebratory messages in honor of Fr. Mike!
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 18, 20205 min read
Remembering Sister Joan Gannon, OSB
Our dear Sister Joan died May 6, 2020, after a long illness, the last child of her family. She will be remembered as a truly genuine person.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 15, 20202 min read
World Labyrinth Day Quietly Celebrated May 2
Regional Representative of the Labyrinth Society, and Oblate, Dan Raven along with his wife, quietly celebrated World Labyrinth Day on May 2
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