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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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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 14, 20205 min read
Remembering Sister Johnette Sawyer, OSB
Our dear Sister Johnette Sawyer, OSB died on Easter Monday, May 2, after 63 years as a vowed Benedictine Sister of Chicago.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 28, 20206 min read
Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB Shares An Easter Message from Namibia
Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB Shares An Easter Message from Namibia...It has been almost two months since I last wrote...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 9, 20206 min read
Oblates Share Creations During Lent and COVID-19
Benedictine Oblates organize Taize Prayer and many others share their talents and creations as they cope with coronavirus.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 21, 20203 min read
The Feast of St. Benedict
Feast of St. Benedict Reflection by Prioress, Sister Judith Murphy, OSB. "Benedict saw the whole world in a single ray of light..."
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 2, 20206 min read
Remembering Sister Amy Campbell, OSB
Our dear Sister Amy Campbell, OSB died peacefully after a few days of hospice, in the early afternoon on February 27, 2020.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 28, 20201 min read
Sister Susan Quaintance, OSB Speaks on Monasticism of the Future at Benedictine University
Sister Susan Quaintance, OSB Speaks on Monasticism of the Future at Benedictine University
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 25, 20203 min read
St. Walburg-Virgin and Abbess
Walburg, daughter of the holy King Richard of England, was a young nun of the eighth century & first abbess at Heidenheim. Feast day-Feb. 25
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 19, 20202 min read
The Feast of St. Scholastica - February 10, 2020
Prioress Sister Judith Murphy, OSB reflects on The Feast of St. Scholastica - February 10, 2020
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 11, 20201 min read
Podcast Guest: Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB
Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB shares her vocation as a Benedictine Sister and Archaeologist with "In The Company of Charity" podcast audience.
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 7, 20201 min read
Benedictine Prioresses Gather in Yankton, SD
The annual meeting of the Conference of Benedictine Prioresses (CBP) was held in Yankton, South Dakota beginning January 28 through...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 13, 20201 min read
Interfaith Prayer Service: Becoming a Community of Hope
Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants Interfaith Prayer Service 2020-Social Justice Promoter, Sister Benita Coffey, OSB gave the welcome ...
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