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Adventures of Archaeologist Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB in Armenia
Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB, returned to Armenia this past July after four years of being away from the country and over a year since...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Aug 7, 20182 min read
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American Benedictine Academy: Artisans of the Monastery Round-Up
Caption: Maria Ambre, Oblate Matt Ambre, Sister Virginia Jung, OSB, Sister Susan Quaintance, OSB, Sister Benita Coffey, OSB, and Sister...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 25, 20181 min read
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Oblate Kay McSpadden reflects on Community
Group photo of many of the Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery in the St. Scholastica Chapel - January 2018. How to feel part of a...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 11, 20182 min read
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Community Retreat 2018
The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago participated in their annual Community Retreat from June 27th through June 29th. Sister Mary Melady,...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jul 9, 20181 min read
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Victims of Gun Violence Remembered
On the evening of June 14th 2018, the Faith & Action event took place on the backfield behind St. Scholastica Monastery. This...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 21, 20182 min read
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24th Annual Testimonial Dinner
We are grateful to everyone who participated in the 24th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the Park...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jun 14, 20182 min read
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World Labyrinth Day 2018
On Saturday May 5th, St. Scholastica Monastery welcomed many participants to walk for peace on World Labyrinth Day 2018. There was an...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
May 10, 20181 min read
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Sister Susan Quaintance, OSB, Facilitates Prioress Election
Caption: (Left to Right) Sister Elaine Fischer, OSB from Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison, KS, Election Facilitator, Sister...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Apr 10, 20181 min read
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New Oblates and Lenten Day of Reflection
Caption: From left to right, Sister Benita Coffey, OSB, (Director of Oblates) Benedict and Rachel Hane, and Prioress Sister Judith...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 27, 20182 min read
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National Catholic Sisters Week Wrap Up
Monasticism for the 21st Century, A National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW) Event took place in the St. Scholastica Monastery, Thursday,...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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Lenten reading list from the Sisters
From the bookshelves of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, here are a few recommended books to read during Lent. Sister Benita Coffey,...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Mar 5, 20181 min read
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Sister Patti's Pigeons
As we approach the Feast of St. Scholastica, we often think of her brother Benedict's vision of Scholastica's soul leaving her body in...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 8, 20183 min read
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Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB presented at Celebration of Consecrated Life Day
Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB presented at the Chicago Archdiocesan Celebration of Consecrated Life Day on Saturday February 3, 2018 at...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Feb 5, 20181 min read
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Sister Karen Bland's ministry in Colorado turns 30!
Sister Karen Bland, OSB (left) is pictured at the Catholic Outreach Annual Board Members Dinner sponsored by US Bank on January 25, 2018....
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 26, 20182 min read
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Oblates Host Lecture on Forgiveness Given by Judy Logue
Judy Logue (center with white sweater) is surrounded by St. Scholastica Monastery Oblates and Sister Benita Coffey, OSB (left) Director...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 22, 20182 min read
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Remembering Milt Rosenberg and his WGN-AM 'Extension 720' interview with the Benedictine Sis
WGN-AM Radio host Milton J. Rosenberg (WGN photo) Longtime WGN-AM radio host, Milton "Milt" J. Rosenberg, died of pneumonia and its...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Jan 11, 20181 min read
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Advent at St. Scholastica Monastery
The Community Room Christmas Tree is surrounded by gifts for the hardworking staff of the St. Scholastica Monastery who enjoyed a...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 20, 20171 min read
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Fruitful Advent Afternoon of Reflection for Oblates
Oblates of St. Benedict are women or men, single or married, who seek a deeper relationship with God through association with a...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Dec 12, 20172 min read
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Sister Judith Zonsius' work with the Archdiocese of Chicago
As the Coordinator for the Retirement Fund for Religious for the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Judith Zonsius, OSB, is very busy this...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 30, 20172 min read
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Oblate Dan Raven reflects on his recent Oblation
The St. Scholastica community welcomed Dan Raven and Kate Zilla as Benedictine Oblates on October 29, 2017. The completion of their year...
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Nov 8, 20171 min read
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