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In Memoriam: Sister Benita Biever
Sister Benita Biever, 104, of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana, died at 7:50 p.m., on March 30, 2022, at the monastery. Sister Benita Biever was born Margaret Biever on April 10, 1917 in Tell City, IN, the second of eight children of George Joseph and Anna M. (Boerste) Biever. She entered the Sisters of […]
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Seek. Pray. Share. Spring Issue Now Available
The Spring 2022 Issue of Seek. Pray. Share. is now available to read online. In this issue, we talk with Sister Kathy Huber about her journey to become a sister as well as donors Dan and Sara Fritch on why they enjoy giving to the Sisters. It also includes the Spring 2022 Catalog for the Monastery Gift […]
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In Memoriam: Sister Beata Mehling
Sister Beata Mehling of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana, died at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the monastery. Sister Beata was born Augusta Mehling on November 9, 1927 in Ferdinand, Indiana, the seventh of nine children of John and Mary Ida (Schum) Mehling. She entered the Sisters of St. Benedict of […]
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In Memoriam: Sister Joanna Trainer
Sister Joanna Trainer of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana, died at 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the monastery. Sister Joanna was born Iona Marie Trainer on October 22, 1932 in Evansville, Indiana, the eldest of four children of Howard and Mary Charlotte (Wheatley) Trainer. She entered the Sisters of St. Benedict […]
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Several Sisters Celebrate Religious Life Milestones
Last month, our community set aside time to acknowledge our Sisters who have reached significant milestones in their religious lives. Four of our Sisters celebrated 75 years since taking their vows: Sr. Corita Hoffman, Sr. Mary Carmel Spayd, Sr. Mary Carmen Spayd and Sr. Beata Mehling. Sr. Joanna Trainer celebrated 70 years, while six Sisters […]
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Crafts, Art & Gifts by the Sisters are on Amazon
Now you can find the Sisters’ arts, crafts and gifts online at Amazon! The Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand have begun using Amazon to broaden our market and to sell a variety of gift items. New items are added frequently. You can see them all at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0987TD4DZ. Please bookmark the page and share the […]
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Four Sisters’ Celebrate Their Golden Jubilee
On Sunday, October 10, 2021, four Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana celebrated their Golden Jubilee of Monastic Profession at Monastery Immaculate Conception. Sisters Rose Mary Rexing, Agnes Marie Dauby, Ann Marie Howard, and Karen Joseph all celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their Monastic Profession at the monastery church in Ferdinand. If you missed […]
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Seek. Pray. Share. Fall Issue Now Available
The Fall 2021 Issue of Seek. Pray. Share. is now available to read online. In this issue, we share with you how our Sisters are teaching students and touching lives today, including how Sister Jeana Visel was inspired to write her own guide to iconography. We’ll also celebrate our Gift Shop’s 25th Anniversary and see […]
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Monastery Gift Shop Celebrates 25th Anniversary
We’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Monastery Gift Shop. And we’re sharing the excitement with YOU! 25 DAYS OF SPECIALS! From October 5 through October 29, 2021, take advantage of sales and FREE giveaways* with any Gift Shop purchase, in-store or online. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – OCTOBER 30! Join us on Saturday, October 30 for […]
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Monastery Gift Shop 2021 Christmas Catalog
It’s here — The Monastery Gift Shop Christmas Catalog! And from cover to cover, it’s filled with great ideas for everyone on your list (and a few for you, too). Dive in and take a look! View Catalog
