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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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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 2, 20175 min read
Remembering Sister Mercedes Moore
Our dear Sister Mercedes Moore, OSB, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 and returned home to our loving God. Sister was a...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 1, 20172 min read
3 things you can do to help refugees & immigrants
We are a community that supports refugees and immigrants. We remember that Jesus was once an immigrant and that as Catholics we are...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 19, 20172 min read
Uncle Pete's Ministry feeds 18,000
If there was someone in need, Peter Zonsius would find a way to help them. Affectionately known as "Uncle Pete," he was a parishioner and...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 5, 20174 min read
Remembering Sister Anne Krall, OSB
“If I fly to the heavens, you are there . . . " Psalm 139:8a Our dear Sister Anne Krall, OSB died peacefully on Thursday, January 5,...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 19, 20162 min read
Gwen Ifill's wisdom at St. Scholastica
It was ten years ago, October 8, 2006, that Gwen Ifill visited St. Scholastica Academy, Chicago. Every year, the Alumnae Board hosted a...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 19, 20161 min read
Sister Kathleen becomes St. Nick for a day
Sister Kathleen McNamara, OSB, sorts toys for migrant children in Colorado. When Sister Kathleen McNamara, OSB was ministering in...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 15, 20164 min read
The Power of Hospitality
John Velasquez once lived at our monastery and now lives in New Mexico. Here, he stands in front of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 7, 20162 min read
Sister Sue Collects Stamps for Charity
Sister Sue Kilduski, OSB never thought she would become a stamp collector, but she has recently stepped into a unique ministry that has...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 1, 20161 min read
Sister Benita Advocates Against Torture
Sister Benita (right) meets with a representative of Senator Durbin's office to offer support for a new bill that would reform solitary...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 24, 20161 min read
Scholasticans Reconnect at Reunion
Class of 1991 looks through their yearbook. The Cubs win on Saturday night made the 2016 St. Scholastica Academy, Chicago reunion all the...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 12, 20161 min read
Sister Karen is a #SisterToAll.
Sister Karen Bland is being featured as one of six Catholic women religious who are making a difference in the United States, as part of...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 29, 20161 min read
Sister Vivian Turns 103!
For all those who know Sister Vivian--and even for those who don't--we wanted to share the joyful celebration of Sister Vivian Ivantic's...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 8, 20162 min read
Sister Susan Completes Term as President of American Benedictine Academy
Sister Susan Quaintance (far left) completes her term as President of the American Benedictine Academy. Joining her at the Academy's...
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