Benedictine Sisters of Chicago     

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 tend to the care of our soul. It's comforting to know that even Jesus needed time apart from his ministry in order to reconnect with God who sustained him. Even though we have this brief retreat together, we know it is important to take small "retreats" throughout our days, too. Here are three things that some (or all) members of our community

We are excited to welcome our Rogers Park Neighbors to an Open House on Sunday, August 23rd between 1:00 and 4:30 p.m. The Sisters and Oblates are facilitating the afternoon with tours of the monastery and chapel. There will be information available about the Sisters' lives and current ministries. August 23rd is the monastery's "Founders Day" commemorating the beginning of the Chicago Benedictine community in 1861. All those who live in Rogers Park are welcome to attend. Se

Retreats are like a vacation for your soul, giving you the space to rest, reflect, and grow. But what happens when you don't have time for a long retreat? We know that some people can't take a week off from work or family responsibilities so we're offering evening and day-long retreats this year. These mini-retreats let you take time for soul-care in the midst of your life. Check out our spirituality programs page to see a list of our offerings and see if your heart feels ca

The warm sun came out for World Labyrinth Day and illuminated the labyrinth for the more than 60 participants who attended. See more photos on our Facebook page here. If you would like to learn about upcoming spirituality programs, sign up for our email list here. #programs #labyrinth