• Sisters Honor John Hannan and Michele Hopkins
    Sisters Honor John Hannan and Michele Hopkins
    The Community celebrated two individuals who have contributed to the mission of the community: John Hannan, financial advisor and Michele Hopkins, Preschool Director.
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  • New! Book Discussions Begin in September
    New! Book Discussions Begin in September
    Beginning in September Sister Marita Funke will host a Thursday morning book discussion four times a year. See Retreats for details.
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  • Benedictine Preschool Leaves a Legacy
    Benedictine Preschool Leaves a Legacy
    A mixture of sadness and pride accompanied the last formal promotion ceremony for the students of Benedictine Preschool.
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  • Sisters Share Retreat
    Sisters Share Retreat
    The Community Retreat was led by Sr. Karen Joseph, OSB, of Ferdinand, IN who reflected on “A Spirituality of Cenobitic Living." Eleven Holy Family Sisters of the Needy joined the retreat.
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  • Vocation Directors Interact with High School Students
    Vocation Directors Interact with High School Students
    Sister Mariette Thérèse joined other Vocation Directors from the Newark and Paterson Dioceses Vocation Committees to offer programs to high school students. 
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  • Benedictine Academy Class of 2019
    Benedictine Academy Class of 2019
    The 104th graduating class of Benedictine Academy turned their tassels on June 8, 2019.
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  • Lent Events at the Monastery
    Lent Events at the Monastery
    Lent events at the monastery have included a Lenten Lecture by Msgr. Raymond Kupke as well as weekend retreats. A Holy Week Retreat is being offered.
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  • Oblates Celebrate Commitment
    Oblates Celebrate Commitment
    The Feast of St. Benedict included the renewal of Oblation, the Oblation of Richard Jablonski, the 25th anniversary of Karen Tylutki and the posthumus oblation of Carol Chavonec.
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  • Cook Feasts at Heavenly Banquet
    Cook Feasts at Heavenly Banquet
    On February 17, 2019 Sister Catherine Marie Beall, OSB, died as peacefully as she had lived. Serving as a cook for many years, may she now be seated at the heavenly banquet.
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  • The Grand Finale
    The Grand Finale
    A year of celebrating the Community’s 150th Jubilee concluded in a Eucharistic Liturgy and dinner at the monastery.
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  • Praying in the Communion of Saints
    Praying in the Communion of Saints
    On November 2, All Souls Day, the community remembered our departed sisters at Vespers in a special litany of prayer.  
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  • Sister Rosemary Honored for 50 Years of Teaching
    Sister Rosemary Honored for 50 Years of Teaching
    Sister Rosemary Kenny was  recognized for her 50 years of teaching in the Archdiocese of Newark at a Mass for the opening of schools in September. 
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  • Open House as 150th Celebration Continues
    Open House as 150th Celebration Continues
    An Open House for the Community’s 150th Jubilee Year was held on October 7, 2018. It featured tours, light refreshments, story boards, a slide show and concluded with Vespers.
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  • Open House to Celebrate 150 Years
    Open House to Celebrate 150 Years
    Please join us for an Open House October 7, 2018, 2--5pm. Come meet our Sisters, take a tour of our monastery, enjoy light refreshments and join us for prayer at 4:30pm. Click above for info.
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  • Benedictine Sisters from Tanzania Visit
    Benedictine Sisters from Tanzania Visit
    Sister Norbertha Mlowe and Sister Charity Nkwera,  Benedictine Sisters from Tanzania, have been our guests for the summer.
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  • 150th Anniversary - Feast of St. Benedict
    150th Anniversary - Feast of St. Benedict
    In honor of the Feast of St. Benedict and our 150th anniversary year, women religious were invited to join in celebrating Vespers and a festive meal. 
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  • Benedictine Academy Celebrates Commencement
    Benedictine Academy Celebrates Commencement
    Benedictine Academy celebrated its 103rd commencement ceremony on June 2, 2018.
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  • 150th Anniversary - There's More
    150th Anniversary - There's More
    The benefit of smaller anniversary events is that there is more opportunity to visit with guests and to thank them for their help and friendship over the years.
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  • A Paradox
    A Paradox
    Sister Marlene Milasus offered a retreat entitled “The Rosary: A Circular Path to the Center.” Is it really possible to walk around a circle to get to the center? See article for answer.
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  • 150th Anniversary Year Continues
    150th Anniversary Year Continues
    Former members of the Community and the sisters of our daughter house, Emmanuel Monastery near Baltimore were invited to a reunion at the monastery. 
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