Sister Karen Bland's ministry in Colorado turns 30!
Sister Karen Bland, OSB (left) is pictured at the Catholic Outreach Annual Board Members Dinner sponsored by US Bank on January 25, 2018....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 22, 20182 min read
Oblates Host Lecture on Forgiveness Given by Judy Logue
Judy Logue (center with white sweater) is surrounded by St. Scholastica Monastery Oblates and Sister Benita Coffey, OSB (left) Director...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 11, 20181 min read
Remembering Milt Rosenberg and his WGN-AM 'Extension 720' interview with the Benedictine Sis
WGN-AM Radio host Milton J. Rosenberg (WGN photo) Longtime WGN-AM radio host, Milton "Milt" J. Rosenberg, died of pneumonia and its...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 20, 20171 min read
Advent at St. Scholastica Monastery
The Community Room Christmas Tree is surrounded by gifts for the hardworking staff of the St. Scholastica Monastery who enjoyed a...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 12, 20172 min read
Fruitful Advent Afternoon of Reflection for Oblates
Oblates of St. Benedict are women or men, single or married, who seek a deeper relationship with God through association with a...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 30, 20172 min read
Sister Judith Zonsius' work with the Archdiocese of Chicago
As the Coordinator for the Retirement Fund for Religious for the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Judith Zonsius, OSB, is very busy this...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 8, 20171 min read
Oblate Dan Raven reflects on his recent Oblation
The St. Scholastica community welcomed Dan Raven and Kate Zilla as Benedictine Oblates on October 29, 2017. The completion of their year...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 23, 20171 min read
Open Archives at Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
On Friday October 20th, 2017, community archivist, Sister Virginia Jung, OSB (at the podium, right) organized an Open Archives Event...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 25, 20171 min read
Here's to the first Benedictine Women!
In 1855, the first Benedictine women came to North America from Germany to found a new monastery in St. Marys, PA. This month marks the...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 17, 20171 min read
Sister Judith Zonsius invites Cardinal to bless alumna's pregnancy
Sister Judith (pictured above, center in blue) enjoyed a surprise reunion with St. Scholastica Academy, Chicago alumnae Sister Judith...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 20, 20174 min read
Remembering Sister Kathleen (Eleanor) McNamara, OSB
Sister Kathleen McNamara, OSB entered the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago in 1943 and gave a lifetime of prayer and service. She continued...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 17, 20174 min read
Remembering Sister Joan Hentges, OSB
Sister Joan Hentges, OSB, died peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was Co-Director of the Oblates and served as the Chicago...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 11, 20171 min read
Join us for 23rd Annual Testimonial Dinner
Sister Benita helped start the Benedictine Oblate program in 1977. Forty years later, the program has over 100 members and Sister Benita...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 25, 20173 min read
Sister Vivian & Sister Virginia reflect on community history
Sister Vivian Ivantic, left, and Sister Virginia Jung, right, sit below old photographs of the monastery. “If you don’t know history,...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 17, 20171 min read
7 Thoughts for Earth Day
People around the world will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22nd. Sister Rita Nowak, OSB serves as the Monastery Grounds...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 29, 20173 min read
What's cooking at the monastery?
Erica Hall just retired as the monastery chef after 34 years. Jason Treadway is just two months into his new role as chef. We decided to...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 27, 20172 min read
What is emerging among Benedictine women's communities?
We are challenged “to stretch ourselves so that we can welcome and be hospitable to the future that is unfolding,” said Sister Patricia...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 6, 20175 min read
Remembering Sister Joanna Trapp, OSB
Sister Joanna Trapp, OSB, died peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2017. She is remembered for her gentle presence and her wise teaching. She...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 23, 20171 min read
3 Easy Steps to Share your Values
Sister Benita (right) attended a meeting at the office of Representative Jan Schakowsky to talk about supporting immigration and other...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 8, 20172 min read
Alumna Shares Her Path to Peace
Sally Rynne, '52, (left) supporting the Black Lives Matter cause and her on-going work for peace. Sally (Fitzgerald) Rynne, class of ’52,...
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