Benedictine Sisters of Chicago 

Sister Belinda recently spoke about religious life with students at St. Raphael Catholic School in Naperville, IL. As she shared her...

Eleanore McCarthy was born on the Feast of St. Scholastica, February 10th. Little did she know that her entire life would be touched by...

If you know Sister Eleanore Hillenbrand, you know she loves books. Originally an English teacher, Sister Eleanor also served as a school...

By Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB The word "diminishment" is frequently used by Catholics to describe the state of religious life today....

Benedictine Oblate Patricia Ballard is a lifelong Catholic educator who speaks on the topic of nurturing the spiritual life of children. ...

Did you know that all Catholics--not just sisters and priests--are called to holiness? This is what Seth Alexander, an Oblate Candidate...

After Sister Mildred passed away, we found this reflection among her belongings. It was a piece of paper on which she had written 11...

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)...

"Learning English is not easy," reflected Erin Kelso, "but [the students] keep coming back to class day after day." Erin, a Benedictine...

It seems like every day our world is faced with more violence. St. Benedict was no stranger to it. He saw it in the streets and even in...

"Greetings from the Persian Gulft Command!" wrote Helen Stringer, a '33 graduate of St. Scholastica Academy, Chicago, to Sister Laura...

Kathy Caudill, left, stands with Lila Marke, a library trustee from Bridgeview Public Library. Kathy Caudill, an Oblate of St....

Peter Zonsius, affectionately known as “Uncle Pete,” thought about becoming a priest. But God had other plans. After returning from World...

Sister Mildred Zember passed away in her sleep on October 12, 2015. Join us in praising God for her life and celebrating her 66 years of...

How did you first come to know God? For Erin Kelso, a Benedictine Women’s Service Corps volunteer, it was among the farm fields of...

Rosalie Riegle knew what it was like to have a busy career, a full family life, and a deep conection to social justice. She also knew she...

Does the Benedictine tradition say anything about how to create peace in our families and communities? Does it say anything about how we...

Sister Vivian turns 102 on August 28th. From the women's suffrage to school desegregation, Sister Vivian has seen justice prevail ...

Tucked into a corner of the monastery is a multi-purpose room that transforms into a colorful art center on Thursday afternoons. If you...

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...