The custom of the sisters giving reflections at Evening Prayer, Sisters' funerals, and at special Eucharistic events began in the early 1980's.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IndianaThese items were brought to the Archives at the time that the sacristy was emptied in 2004.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IndianaThe Ferdinand Benedictines hosted this group.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IndianaThese are blessings which have been revived or designed for monastery services or events of importance.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IndianaThe "Rite of Transfer" refers to a sister's transferring from another monastery to Monastery Immaculate Conception. See "Finding Aids" for names of sisters who have transferred to Ferdinand.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IndianaAmong many papers, these appeared. They belonged to the Liturgy Department and represented the work the sisters did to start producing the various books and various hours.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IndianaThrough these lists of information drawn from many sources, the development of community prayer at Monastery Immaculate Conception can be traced.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IndianaPractice sessions were set up for LOH leaders, readers, and intoners, using these guidelines in 2009.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IndianaBecause the Church's position on cremation has changed, the Ferdinand Benedictines educated themselves on current views.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IndianaConvent of the Immaculate Conception dedicated their present church June 20, 1924. Construction photographs are filed in the Photograph Collection.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IndianaThis rendition of the "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" was and is traditionally sung by the Ferdinand Benedictines Christmas Eve before Midnight Mass or to awaken the sisters before Midnight Mass.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, IndianaConvent of the Immaculate Conception dedicated their present church June 20, 1924. The structure has also been referred to as Convent Church, Convent Chapel, and Monastery Chapel.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, Indiana