News
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In Memoriam: Sister Dolorita Libs
Sister Dolorita Libs of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana, died at 2:10 p.m. on October 13, 2022, at the monastery. She was 101 years old. Sister Dolorita was born Josephine Libs on December 20, 1920, in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, the fourth of eight children of Martin and Caroline (Zimmerman) Libs. She entered the Sisters […]
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Order from the Monastery Gift Shop 2022 Christmas Catalog.
Fall signals the approach of the Christmas holiday, and with it, the arrival of the Monastery Gift Shop’s Christmas catalog. If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer, the Monastery Gift Shop’s new Christmas Catalog has something for everyone on your list! Whether you’re looking for something tasty or something festive, something […]
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Dome Golf Classic 2022 Raffle Winners
Each year, we hold an exciting Cash Raffle in conjunction with our Annual Dome Golf Classic fundraiser. This year’s event took place on September 26 at The Pfau Course in Bloomington, Indiana. We awarded 15 prizes of $1,000 each and a grand prize of $5,000! Our sisters work with thousands in education, parish ministry, healthcare, retreat […]
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Dome Golf Classic 2022 Contest Winners
This year’s Annual Dome Golf Classic took place on September 26 at The Pfau Course in Bloomington, Indiana. After a great day on the course, we are excited to announce the winners of each of our contests. Thanks to all those who contributed to this year’s Dome Golf Classic! You’re not only sponsoring a fun golf […]
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Make a gift to our Home Appeal.
Living in a historic monastery built in 1867 has a lot of advantages. After all those years, its beauty remains breathtaking, even to those of us who live and work here. But those same years are taking their toll — and some Sisters are getting soggy in the process. The 86-year-old slate roof on St. […]
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Sister Magna Lucia Castillo Named New Superior in Peru
Exciting news! Sister Magna Lucia Castillo is the new Superior of Monasterio Paz de la Cruz in Peru. It was established as a dependent monastery of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand in 1983. After nearly forty years, the monastery has continued to flourish and attract young women to religious life. Our very own prioress, Sister […]
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Read the “Seek. Pray. Share.” summer issue online
The Summer 2022 Issue of Seek. Pray. Share. is now available to read online. In this issue, Sister Mary George Kissel tells the story of how her and sister, Sister Margaret Carolyn, established the Reading Carrell program to work with students struggling in reading. We also talk with Diane Weiss-Altstadt, who is a former Benedictine Sister and […]
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In Memoriam: Sister Norma Fultz
Sister Norma Fultz of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana, died at 10:27 a.m. on April 20, 2022, at the monastery. Sister Norma Joyce Fultz was born on January 23, 1932 in Bloomington, IN, the only child of Ray L. and Helen M. (Myers) Fultz. She entered the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand in […]
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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 […]
