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
- Mar 1, 2016
- 2 min
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
- Jan 19, 2016
- 2 min
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
- Oct 15, 2015
- 2 min
When God called, Peter answered
Peter Zonsius, affectionately known as “Uncle Pete,” thought about becoming a priest. But God had other plans. After returning from World...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
- Aug 27, 2015
- 1 min
Happy 102nd Birthday, Sister Vivian!
Sister Vivian turns 102 on August 28th. From the women's suffrage to school desegregation, Sister Vivian has seen justice prevail ...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
- Aug 27, 2015
- 1 min
Benedictine Oblate Shares the Sacred
Tucked into a corner of the monastery is a multi-purpose room that transforms into a colorful art center on Thursday afternoons. If you...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
- Aug 18, 2015
- 1 min
Monastery's Open House for Rogers Park
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...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
- Aug 4, 2015
- 2 min
3 Reasons to Become a Sister after 30
Sister Margarita had thought about becoming a sister when she was in eighth grade, but it wasn't until she was in her 50s that she was in...
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
- Jul 13, 2015
- 1 min
Sisters Celebrate Jubilees
In a poignant and beautiful ceremony, three Benedictine sisters celebrated their Jubilees on Saturday, July 11th, the Feast of St....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
- Jun 11, 2015
- 1 min
Supporters create memorable 21st Annual Testimonial Dinner
Lights twinkled on tables and smiles graced the faces of those who attended the 21st Annual Testimonial Dinner on Wednesday, June 10th....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
- Apr 14, 2015
- 1 min
Women's Discernment Retreat
Do you wonder what direction your life will take? Explore your calling and join single women ages 18-49 for a discernment weekend at St....
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
- Apr 13, 2015
- 1 min
"If a Sister is commanded to do impossible things..."
"If a Sister [or Brother] is commanded to do impossible things..." This is the title of a chapter from the Rule of Benedict and it goes...
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