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Virtual Chapel Tour for the 2020 Meet Our Sisters Tour
The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago presented a virtual tour of our St. Scholastica Monastery Chapel that premiered on Nov. 1.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 6, 20201 min read
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2020 Pre-Election Statement
2020 Pre-Election Statement-Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 28, 20201 min read
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Remembering Sister Mary Ann O'Ryan, OSB
Our dear Sister Mary Ann died peacefully, yet unanticipated, on October 5, 2020, of natural causes, at the St. Scholastica Monastery.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 8, 20206 min read
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Alumnae Virtual Reunion Recap 2020
Alumnae Virtual Reunion Recap 2020-From 1950 through 2010 Scholasticans from every five years, Celebrated!  Â
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 30, 20201 min read
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Celebrate the Season of Creation: Sept. 1-Oct. 4
During this fifth anniversary year of the promulgation of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si the Benedictine Sisters are placing emphasis o
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 4, 20206 min read
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Welcome Our New Pueblo Oblates
Welcome our new Oblates! (front row; l to r) Patty Lowry, Annie Ronquillo, Eleanor Sanchez & Abbey Algiene who made their Oblation in Pueblo
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 26, 20202 min read
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Featured Podcast: Kevin Chears, Oblate
Oblate, Kevin Chears, is the latest member of St. Scholastica Monastery featured on the Podcast Series on the Federation of website.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 18, 20201 min read
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Feast of St. Benedict and Jubilee Mass
I wish you all a very happy feast of St. Benedict! We will soon hear our sisters repeat the promises each one made quite a few years ago, to
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 13, 20203 min read
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We are now in Ordinary time...and our time is anything but ordinary!
Our world is one of shifting sands these days…..As I write from this desert land, that seems like a good image for this moment in time!
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 2, 20208 min read
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Contemplative Dialogue at Community Retreat
This year the Benedictine Sisters' annual retreat departed from the usual format of one or several presenters addressing the community...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 26, 20201 min read
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Oblates and Sisters Celebrate Fr. Mike's Retirement!
On Saturday June 20th, the Benedictine Sisters, on behalf of the Oblates, shared well wishes & celebratory messages in honor of Fr. Mike!
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 23, 20201 min read
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Remembering Sister Joan Gannon, OSB
Our dear Sister Joan died May 6, 2020, after a long illness, the last child of her family. She will be remembered as a truly genuine person.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 18, 20205 min read
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World Labyrinth Day Quietly Celebrated May 2
Regional Representative of the Labyrinth Society, and Oblate, Dan Raven along with his wife, quietly celebrated World Labyrinth Day on May 2
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 15, 20202 min read
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Remembering Sister Johnette Sawyer, OSB
Our dear Sister Johnette Sawyer, OSB died on Easter Monday, May 2, after 63 years as a vowed Benedictine Sister of Chicago.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 14, 20205 min read
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Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB Shares An Easter Message from Namibia
Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB Shares An Easter Message from Namibia...It has been almost two months since I last wrote...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 28, 20206 min read
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Oblates Share Creations During Lent and COVID-19
Benedictine Oblates organize Taize Prayer and many others share their talents and creations as they cope with coronavirus.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 9, 20206 min read
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The Feast of St. Benedict
Feast of St. Benedict Reflection by Prioress, Sister Judith Murphy, OSB. "Benedict saw the whole world in a single ray of light..."
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 21, 20203 min read
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Remembering Sister Amy Campbell, OSB
Our dear Sister Amy Campbell, OSB died peacefully after a few days of hospice, in the early afternoon on February 27, 2020.
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 2, 20206 min read
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Sister Susan Quaintance, OSB Speaks on Monasticism of the Future at Benedictine University
Sister Susan Quaintance, OSB Speaks on Monasticism of the Future at Benedictine University
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 28, 20201 min read
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St. Walburg-Virgin and Abbess
Walburg, daughter of the holy King Richard of England, was a young nun of the eighth century & first abbess at Heidenheim. Feast day-Feb. 25
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 25, 20203 min read
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