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Remembering Sister Mary Frances Schermerhorn, OSB

Jul 12, 20216 min read

Remembering Sister Mary Frances Schermerhorn, OSB

Our dear Sister Mary Frances died on July 6th after a brief illness. Born in Chicago, on April 11, 1930, Mary Frances was the third child (o

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Jun 28, 20211 min read

2021 Creative Renewal of Oblation

Because of the COVID-19 restrictions still in place at the St. Scholastica Monastery, the Oblates needed to renew their Oblation at home.

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In-depth Study and Discernment of our Community

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

May 21, 20213 min read

In-depth Study and Discernment of our Community

Over the past several years, we as a Benedictine community, have engaged in an in-depth study and discernment of who we are as a community,

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

May 19, 20211 min read

2020 and 2021 All Class Reunion!

2020 & 2021 All Class Reunion! Please Save the Date for the All Class Reunion of St. Scholastica Alumnae! Sunday, September 19th, 2021

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Passing of Our Holy Father Benedict, Abbot

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Mar 22, 20213 min read

Passing of Our Holy Father Benedict, Abbot

St. Benedict is renowned as a wisdom figure and as a teacher of wisdom, and our first reading is meant to draw our attention to this.

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Mar 16, 20211 min read

2021 Catholic Sisters Week

OSB Communicators launch video promoting Benedictine life and values-premiered during 2021 Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14

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“To Share the Common Table” A Benedictine Vision for Living in Times of Division Presentation

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Mar 9, 20212 min read

“To Share the Common Table” A Benedictine Vision for Living in Times of Division Presentation

In its fifth year, the Benedictine Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery, offered a lecture presentation during Lent by Nicole Sotelo.

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Remembering Sister Mariella Hathorn, OSB

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Feb 12, 20216 min read

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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Social Justice Advocacy in the age of COVID-19

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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Remembering Sister Victoria Marconi, OSB

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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Virtual Chapel Tour for the 2020 Meet Our Sisters Tour

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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Celebrate the Season of Creation: Sept. 1-Oct. 4

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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