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Feb 20, 20195 min read

Remembering Sister Agnes Kelly, OSB

Our dear Sister Agnes Kelly, OSB died peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, February 17, 2019, after a lengthy illness. She...

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Podcast: Sister Patti Cielinski's Vocation Sister Story

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Feb 1, 20191 min read

Podcast: Sister Patti Cielinski's Vocation Sister Story

The Feast of the Presentation (also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of...

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Oblates in Colorado Decorate Headstones for Christmas

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Jan 17, 20191 min read

Oblates in Colorado Decorate Headstones for Christmas

The Benedictine Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery meet in Chicago and in Pueblo, Colorado. Oblates join with the Benedictine Sisters...

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Jan 15, 20191 min read

1861 to the Present: The Prioresses of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

A Prioress’s role in our community is essential. She balances stability and growth and ensures all Sisters’s voices are heard. According...

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Featured Podcast: Sister Vivian Ivantic, OSB

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Dec 18, 20181 min read

Featured Podcast: Sister Vivian Ivantic, OSB

Sister Vivian Ivantic, OSB, is the latest Benedictine Sister featured in the Podcast Series on the Federation of Saint Scholastica 100th...

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Uncle Pete Ministries 2018 Year in Review

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Dec 17, 20181 min read

Uncle Pete Ministries 2018 Year in Review

Uncle Pete Ministries sacks decorated by parishioners of St. Juliana Parish for Halloween 2018. As Uncle Pete Ministries continues to...

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St. Walburga Retablo Gifted to St. Scholastica Monastery

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Dec 12, 20182 min read

St. Walburga Retablo Gifted to St. Scholastica Monastery

St. Walburga Retablo by Nicolas R. Otero 2017 gifted to the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago by Oblate Seth Alexander on December 8, 2018....

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The Federation of Saint Scholastica turns 100 in 2022

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Nov 30, 20181 min read

The Federation of Saint Scholastica turns 100 in 2022

The Federation of St. Scholastica will celebrate 100 years in 2022. As a means of sharing Benedictine life as a vision unfolding, the...

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Nov 12, 20181 min read

Welcoming New Oblates

On Sunday, November 11th at the St. Scholastica Chapel, Chicago, we celebrated the Oblation of five candidates: James Holzhauer-Chukas,...

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Biannual Gathering of Oblates Highlights the Benedictine Charism for the Future

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Oct 17, 20182 min read

Biannual Gathering of Oblates Highlights the Benedictine Charism for the Future

Pictured: Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB, (left), Sister Benita Coffey, OSB, (middle) and Oblate Kevin Chears (right) at the 2018 Midwest...

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Oct 8, 20181 min read

1893 World's Fair and the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Connection

The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Community Archivist, Sister Virginia Jung, OSB, hosted the Chicago Open Archives event: Columbia...

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Sep 27, 20181 min read

International Day of Peace 2018

Photo slideshow of Peace Vigil on September 21, 2018 at St. Scholastica Monastery. Benedictines have a long tradition of being people of...

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DePaul University Service Day at St. Scholastica Monastery

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Sep 4, 20181 min read

DePaul University Service Day at St. Scholastica Monastery

Our St. Scholastic Monastery Grounds Coordinator, Sister Rita Nowak, OSB, partnered with DePaul University's Catholic Studies Department...

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Podcast interview of Sister Virginia Jung, OSB by Chicago Area Archivists

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Aug 23, 20181 min read

Podcast interview of Sister Virginia Jung, OSB by Chicago Area Archivists

Sister Virginia Jung, OSB, left was interviewed by Chicago Area Archivists to help promote the Chicago Open Archives opportunity this...

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Adventures of Archaeologist Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB in Armenia

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Aug 7, 20182 min read

Adventures of Archaeologist Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB in Armenia

Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB, returned to Armenia this past July after four years of being away from the country and over a year since...

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American Benedictine Academy: Artisans of the Monastery Round-Up

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Jul 25, 20181 min read

American Benedictine Academy: Artisans of the Monastery Round-Up

Caption: Maria Ambre, Oblate Matt Ambre, Sister Virginia Jung, OSB, Sister Susan Quaintance, OSB, Sister Benita Coffey, OSB, and Sister...

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Oblate Kay McSpadden reflects on Community

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Jul 11, 20182 min read

Oblate Kay McSpadden reflects on Community

Group photo of many of the Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery in the St. Scholastica Chapel - January 2018. How to feel part of a...

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Jul 9, 20181 min read

Community Retreat 2018

The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago participated in their annual Community Retreat from June 27th through June 29th. Sister Mary Melady,...

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Jun 21, 20182 min read

Victims of Gun Violence Remembered

On the evening of June 14th 2018, the Faith & Action event took place on the backfield behind St. Scholastica Monastery. This...

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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Jun 14, 20182 min read

24th Annual Testimonial Dinner

We are grateful to everyone who participated in the 24th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the Park...

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