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At 96 Sister Victoria Plans A Road Trip
Photo, left to right: Sister Mariella Hathorn, OSB, Nurse Jeannie Silas, and Sister Victoria Marconi, OSB, returning from their March...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 26, 20193 min read
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St. Scholastica Labyrinth Celebrates 20 Years
Groundbreaking of the St. Scholastica Labyrinth, 1999. In 1999, Regional Representative of the Labyrinth Society, and Oblate at this...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 4, 20192 min read
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Stamp Collecting Ministry Ends
Sister Sue Kilduski, OSB has completed her ministry as stamp collector for the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago. You may recall, stamp...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 25, 20191 min read
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National Catholic Sisters Week 2019 Event
Photo of the group gathered in the Community Room for the National Catholic Sisters Week 2019 Movie Night Event Monday, March 11, 2019....
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 12, 20191 min read
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Featured Podcast: Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB
Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB, is the latest Benedictine Sister featured in the Podcast Series on the Federation of Saint Scholastica 100th...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 7, 20191 min read
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Oblates Host Award-Winning Author at Monastery
The Benedictine Oblates of St. Scholastica monastery hosted Sr. Christine Schenk, CSJ for a presentation of her original research into...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 27, 20191 min read
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Remembering Sister Agnes Kelly, OSB
Our dear Sister Agnes Kelly, OSB died peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, February 17, 2019, after a lengthy illness. She...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 20, 20195 min read
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Podcast: Sister Patti Cielinski's Vocation Sister Story
The Feast of the Presentation (also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 1, 20191 min read
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Oblates in Colorado Decorate Headstones for Christmas
The Benedictine Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery meet in Chicago and in Pueblo, Colorado. Oblates join with the Benedictine Sisters...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 17, 20191 min read
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1861 to the Present: The Prioresses of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
A Prioress’s role in our community is essential. She balances stability and growth and ensures all Sisters’s voices are heard. According...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 15, 20191 min read
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Featured Podcast: Sister Vivian Ivantic, OSB
Sister Vivian Ivantic, OSB, is the latest Benedictine Sister featured in the Podcast Series on the Federation of Saint Scholastica 100th...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 18, 20181 min read
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Uncle Pete Ministries 2018 Year in Review
Uncle Pete Ministries sacks decorated by parishioners of St. Juliana Parish for Halloween 2018. As Uncle Pete Ministries continues to...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 17, 20181 min read
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St. Walburga Retablo Gifted to St. Scholastica Monastery
St. Walburga Retablo by Nicolas R. Otero 2017 gifted to the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago by Oblate Seth Alexander on December 8, 2018....
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 12, 20182 min read
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The Federation of Saint Scholastica turns 100 in 2022
The Federation of St. Scholastica will celebrate 100 years in 2022. As a means of sharing Benedictine life as a vision unfolding, the...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 30, 20181 min read
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Welcoming New Oblates
On Sunday, November 11th at the St. Scholastica Chapel, Chicago, we celebrated the Oblation of five candidates: James Holzhauer-Chukas,...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 12, 20181 min read
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Biannual Gathering of Oblates Highlights the Benedictine Charism for the Future
Pictured: Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB, (left), Sister Benita Coffey, OSB, (middle) and Oblate Kevin Chears (right) at the 2018 Midwest...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 17, 20182 min read
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1893 World's Fair and the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Connection
The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Community Archivist, Sister Virginia Jung, OSB, hosted the Chicago Open Archives event: Columbia...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Oct 8, 20181 min read
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International Day of Peace 2018
Photo slideshow of Peace Vigil on September 21, 2018 at St. Scholastica Monastery. Benedictines have a long tradition of being people of...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 27, 20181 min read
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DePaul University Service Day at St. Scholastica Monastery
Our St. Scholastic Monastery Grounds Coordinator, Sister Rita Nowak, OSB, partnered with DePaul University's Catholic Studies Department...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Sep 4, 20181 min read
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Podcast interview of Sister Virginia Jung, OSB by Chicago Area Archivists
Sister Virginia Jung, OSB, left was interviewed by Chicago Area Archivists to help promote the Chicago Open Archives opportunity this...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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