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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago (Ill.)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1861-

Places

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Sacred Heart Church memorial books, 1955-1992

 Series — Box OSBCHI-B-13, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a dedication book for the second church built by Sacred Heart Parish in 1955, a Silver Jubilee book from 1967, a Golden Jubilee book from 1992, a schedule of activities for the Golden Jubilee, an invitation to Sister Viola Trenhaile, and messages from the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago for the anniversary.

Dates: 1955-1992

Writings - Monastic History

 Series — OSBCHI-D-ORYAMARY-3, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

This series contrains many writings and lecture plans by Sr. Mary Ann O'Ryan, OSB, about the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, Benedictines in the U.S., and the history of monasticism. Also included are some documents Sr. Mary Ann O'Ryan, OSB, presumably used to learn about these topics, as well as some reflections from the early 1990s.

Dates: 1955 - 2020