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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 19, 20162 min read
When an Alumna Returns to Her Dreams
Teresa Szczerski Czaja ‘96 played softball at St. Scholastica Academy, Chicago, in the early 1990s. Twenty years later, her friend...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 20, 20162 min read
Learning about our Biblical Sisters
As Benedictine Sisters, we have a deep commitment to Lectio Divina, a way of praying with scripture. It offers us a chance to encounter...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 20, 20161 min read
Join Us in Prayer for Orlando
The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago join countless others extending sympathy and offering prayers for our sisters and brothers in Orlando...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 13, 20162 min read
3 Ways to Refresh Your Spirit this Summer
This week our monastery community will have its annual retreat. It's a chance for us to briefly step away from our busy ministries and...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 24, 20162 min read
Discover Chicago's Labyrinths
With summer around the corner, you can take your prayer practice outside by using an outdoor labyrinth. These symbolic paths have been...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 18, 20161 min read
Are you near the Good Shepherd today?
This weekend, the Catholic Church celebrated Good Shepherd Sunday. Here at the monastery, we have also been celebrating the arrival of a...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 6, 20162 min read
Local Priest Joins Monastery Oblates
Fr. Michal Lewon, an ordained priest of the Chicago Archdiocese, was looking for a way to deepen his spiritual life and vocation. He...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 29, 20161 min read
Meet our Newest Oblate
Please join us in congratulating Seth Alexander who made his Oblation, or promises, to become a Benedictine Oblate of our monastery....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 21, 20162 min read
Habits of a Leader
Sister Karen Bland is known throughout Colorado for her leadership in preventing and ending homelessness. Recognized for her years of...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 1, 20162 min read
Welcome home Sisters Joan & Johnette!
After a combined 103 years of service to communities in Colorado, Sister Joan Hentges and Sister Johnette Sawyer have returned to St....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 22, 20161 min read
9 Inspiring Film Suggestions from Sisters
There are some inspiring films nominated for the Academy Awards this year, so we asked some of our sisters about the films that have...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 16, 20162 min read
2 Psalms for the Weary
Sister Mary Benet McKinney, OSB was a powerful woman in her ministries of teaching and justice. She was also a prayerful one. So as she...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 11, 20161 min read
DIY: Sister Belinda's Favorite Cookie Recipe
Sister Belinda recently spoke about religious life with students at St. Raphael Catholic School in Naperville, IL. As she shared her...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 1, 20162 min read
Meet Eleanore, Born on St. Scholastica's Day
Eleanore McCarthy was born on the Feast of St. Scholastica, February 10th. Little did she know that her entire life would be touched by...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 19, 20162 min read
5 Books That Influenced Sister Eleanore
If you know Sister Eleanore Hillenbrand, you know she loves books. Originally an English teacher, Sister Eleanor also served as a school...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 5, 20163 min read
3 Reasons Why I Love Religious Life Today
By Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB The word "diminishment" is frequently used by Catholics to describe the state of religious life today....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 21, 20152 min read
5 Ideas to Nurture the Spiritual Life of Children at Christmas
Benedictine Oblate Patricia Ballard is a lifelong Catholic educator who speaks on the topic of nurturing the spiritual life of children. ...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 2, 20151 min read
Young Oblate Candidate Shares Journey
Did you know that all Catholics--not just sisters and priests--are called to holiness? This is what Seth Alexander, an Oblate Candidate...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 30, 20152 min read
11 Reasons To Teach, by Sister Mildred
After Sister Mildred passed away, we found this reflection among her belongings. It was a piece of paper on which she had written 11...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 23, 20151 min read
A Thanksgiving video for you!
On this Thanksgiving, we give thanks that you are part of our community. Enjoy this little video from us--to you! (click on the image)...
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