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Take a one-day soul vacation
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...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 17, 20151 min read
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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...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 4, 20152 min read
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Benedictine Oblates, Directors Gather
Pope Benedict used to say that Christian life consists in continuously scaling the mountain to meet God and coming back down again,...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 20, 20152 min read
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Sisters Celebrate Jubilees
In a poignant and beautiful ceremony, three Benedictine sisters celebrated their Jubilees on Saturday, July 11th, the Feast of St....
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 13, 20151 min read
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Welcome New Prioress
Yesterday during Vespers, the St. Scholastica community blessed and installed Sister Judith Murphy as the 16th Prioress of the monastery....
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 15, 20151 min read
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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....
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 11, 20151 min read
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Sister Susan Celebrates 25th Jubilee
Pentecost recalls the story of Jesus sending his disciples into the world. It was during the Vigil of Pentecost this weekend that Sister...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 26, 20152 min read
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"Sisters" helping Sisters
Vicki Quade learned a lot growing up Catholic. It was in the southwest suburbs of Chicago that she found herself shaped by the sisters...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 26, 20152 min read
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Sister Eleanore Recommends...
Sister Eleanore, our monastery librarian, creates a monthly recommended booklist for her fellow sisters. This month's list includes: The...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 4, 20151 min read
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Labyrinth Day
The warm sun came out for World Labyrinth Day and illuminated the labyrinth for the more than 60 participants who attended. See more...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 4, 20151 min read
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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....
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 14, 20151 min read
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"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...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 13, 20151 min read
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Benedictine Sisters Elect 16th Prioress
The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago elected Sister Judith Murphy, OSB to serve as the monastery’s 16th Prioress for the next four years....
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 13, 20152 min read
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U.S. Catholic article: Debunking five myths about nuns
by Sr. Susan Quaintance, OSB This article originally appeared in U.S. Catholic for Catholic Sisters Week 2014 In honor of National...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 14, 20143 min read
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