Benedictine Sisters of Chicago 

We signed on to this declaration, which was delivered to Congress on June 25, 2026. Our branch of the Benedictine Sisters arrived in the U.S. from Germany in 1852 "to serve where there is need". Leadership Conference of Women Religious Declaration of Commitment In preparation for the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Leadership Conference of Wo men Religious has entered a period of reflection on nearly 300 years of our presence, service, and leadership

Above is the icon and story of St. Scholastica, this version created in 2012 by Paula Howard, OSB © Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas St. Scholastica and her twin, St. Benedict, grew up in Italy. She founded a monastery for women near her brother's monastery at Monte Cassino. This icon shows St. Scholastica both inward in thoughtful contemplation and outward in love and concern. The dove represents her soul reaching toward heaven in simplicity of heart and love of praye

We join our sisters in the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) to raise “…a clear and unwavering moral voice: violence is not the Gospel response .” We, the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, stand firm in our “support of comprehensive immigration reform”… and “support actions aimed at promoting the dignity and well being of those seeking the opportunity for productive lives in our nation” ( Statement in Support of Immigrants, 2013 ). Over many years we have watch