Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Become who God made you to be.
Sister Stories
Meet some of our sisters and discover why they decided to answer God's call.
Sister Susan Quaintance
"I first started thinking about a vocation to the religious life as a senior in high school while taking the “Lifestyles” class in Religion...."
Sister Belinda Monahan
"I had never planned to enter a monastery, although I was probably the person who was most surprised when I found myself exploring the possibility...."
Sister Benita Coffey
"I was planning to be a journalist, to marry happily, and to raise beautiful, good Catholic children...."
Please note, the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago will not be accepting new members at this time. However, we will continue to assist anyone discerning ministry in the church in any way possible.