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BenU Welcomes Bishop Spies and College Students for Annual Bishop’s Mass
Benedictine University (BenU) hosted the annual Bishop’s Mass for College Students on Wednesday, Sept. 9 in St. Benedict Chapel, located in Lownik Hall on the University’s Lisle campus. The evening began at 5 p.m. with “Dialogue with Bishop Spies,” an open conversation with Bishop Spies, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Joliet. Mass followed at…
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New St. Benedict Chapel Holy Water Font Honors Abbot Hugh’s Legacy
The Benedictine University community celebrates the legacy of Abbot Hugh Anderson, OSB, (1938-2023), with the dedication of a new holy water font in St. Benedict Chapel. Abbot Hugh completed his service as superior of St. Procopius Abbey in 2002, and a year later he took charge of Campus Ministry at Benedictine University. He continued in…
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Benedictine University and the Diocese of Phoenix Announce Transformative Educational Partnership
Benedictine University (BenU) has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Diocese of Phoenix that will create new pathways to Catholic higher education for students throughout the region. This strategic partnership guarantees admission to Benedictine University for graduates of Diocese high schools while providing significant financial support to make a values-based education more…
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MLK Day Event at St. Benedict Chapel and Kindlon Hall
The MLK Day event at Benedictine University (BenU) celebrated the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a prayer service and Alumni Panel. The event started with a prayer service at St. Benedict Chapel in Lownik Hall. The service began with remarks from BenU President, Dr. Joseph Foy, PhD. Immediately after…
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Harleen Kaur, Ph.D. to Lecture In Celebration of Sikh Awareness Month
Harleen Kaur, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor in Sociology at Arizona State University and Bonderman Fellow Community Organizer, will present the lecture “One Year Around the World: How Sikhi Taught Me to be a Global Citizen” on Wednesday, April 3, 4:30 – 6 p.m. as part of Benedictine University’s celebration of Sikh Awareness Month. Dr. Kaur’s…
