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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

World’s Oldest Benedictine Nun, West Ridge’s Sister Vivian Ivantic, Dies At 109

Ivantic was a strong proponent of the inclusion of women in religious life and a devoted teacher. "Hers is a life to be celebrated," said Sister Judith Murphy, the Benedictine Sisters' prioress.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Benedictine Sisters Get City’s OK To Build Senior Housing Complex On West Ridge Campus

The senior apartments would help Benedictine Sisters stay on their century-old campus and help bring needed senior housing to the area, the order said.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Benedictine Sisters Await City Council Vote To Add Senior Living Center To West Ridge Campus

The senior apartments would help Benedictine Sisters stay on their century-old campus and help bring needed senior housing to the area, the order said.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Benedictine Sisters Get Initial Approval To Build Senior Living Center On West Ridge Campus

The on-site apartments for older people will help house Benedictine's aging nuns and scale down the overall campus, officials say.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Benedictine Sisters Want To Sell Part Of West Ridge Monastery Campus For Senior Living Development

To help its aging population, the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago wants to sell a portion of its St. Scholastica Monastery to build a senior living center.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park