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#GivingTuesday 2021!
Join us for this annual global day of giving: #GivingTuesday!
On Giving Tuesday honor our Sisters, who reside in the infirmary. Thank you!
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 23, 20211 min read
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Meet Our Sisters Tour-Virtual Chapel Tour!
Join the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago on Thursday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. for a LIVE Virtual Tour and Q&A session (Zoom) of ourChapel!
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 9, 20211 min read
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Season of Creation Prayer Service October 4th 4pm
Join us Monday, October 4, 2021, 4 PM on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi for a Virtual Prayer Service!
Join us on Facebook LIVE or Zoom.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 27, 20213 min read
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SSA Reunion Weekend Celebration!
SSA Reunion Weekend Celebration!
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 24, 20212 min read
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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
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 12, 20216 min read
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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.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 28, 20211 min read
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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,
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 21, 20213 min read
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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
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 19, 20211 min read
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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.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 22, 20213 min read
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2021 Catholic Sisters Week
OSB Communicators launch video promoting Benedictine life and values-premiered during 2021 Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 16, 20211 min read
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“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.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 9, 20212 min read
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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
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 12, 20216 min read
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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.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 11, 20211 min read
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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.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 27, 20212 min read
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Upcoming Programs & Events-Winter 2021
Upcoming Programs & Events-Winter 2021 hosted by the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago. Join us!
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 14, 20213 min read
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Virtual Oblation-Welcome New Oblates!
Congratulations to the newest Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery!
On December 6, 2020, 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐤𝐲 and 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐋
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 8, 20201 min read
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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)
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 9, 20206 min read
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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
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 7, 20202 min read
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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.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 6, 20201 min read
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2020 Pre-Election Statement
2020 Pre-Election Statement-Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 28, 20201 min read
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