Sister Susan Quaintance, OSB Speaks on Monasticism of the Future at Benedictine University

On February 27, 2020, Sister Susan Quaintance, OSB gave a talk, “Death, Difference, and Drudgery: The Future of Benedictine Monasticism” as this year’s Benedictine Heritage Lecture for Benedictine University (Lisle, IL).

Sister Susan's lecture focused on the future as well as the challenges of the 1500-year-old Benedictine tradition and "the radical promise of monasticism in the age of globalization."

Click here to learn more about the event hosted by Benedictine University's Center for Mission, Ministry and Inclusion.

Sister Susan (left) is pictured with Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery (Lisle, IL) who are celebrating their 125th Anniversary this year!

Read more about the Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart.

Photo credits: Sister Judith Zonsius, OSB, 2020.