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Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB prioress' papers, 2007-2023

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-A-118

Scope and Contents

Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB served two terms as prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, from 2007-2011 and 2011-2015. Major events during her term of office were the closing of Saint Scholastica Academy in Chicago, the Apostolic Visitation of women's communities in North America, and the Doctrinal Assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR).

For the most part, Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB's papers are arranged with the titles and order that she gave them in her files. They represent work she did within Saint Scholastica Monastery, the wider Benedictine world, and the Catholic Church.

Dates

  • Creation: 2007-2023

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Prioress' papers are restricted for 50 years after the end of her term of office. Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB's prioress papers become open for research June 30, 2065. Previously published materials, widely distributed materials, and photographs are not restricted; they are open for research.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Record Group: English

Related Materials

Sister Patricia Crowley, OSB arranged a large set of records related to the closing of Saint Scholastica High School in Chicago, Illinois in 2012. This material arrived in the archives well ahead of her other administrative records and is located in the Record Group B: Schools, Box B-61.

The records of the Apostolic Visitation of 2010 are located in Record Group A: Community Records, section 200 Governance, 205-Visitations.

Repository Details

Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository

Contact:
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