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Yearbooks, directories; scattered copies; Indianapolis, 1918-2009

Prayer cards, programs, CROSSINGS, JUBILEE 2000 ROME, Ferdinand, 1999-2000

Newspaper clippings, programs, post cards, letters, congress materials

Because of their commitment to meaningful prayer , the sisters, since the committee structure began, have had some type of worhsip committee and/or liturgy committee.

World War II references in diary, War rations book

This conference was a response to Pope Francis to call for a more inclusive presence of women in the Church. The folder has all important materials including brochures which relate to the conference and newspaper articles.

WINGS, formerly IN FORMATION, was begun in September 1988 as a continuation of the community's newsletter.

Mimeographed copy & computer copy, Ferdinand

Book, concert program, laminated prints of the Atrium

Photographs, biographical data and related materials, Ferdinand

The WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS (WEEKLY BULLETINS) publication was initiated in 1989. See "Finding Aids" for specific years.

Typed statistics, photographs, copied pages from hand-written daily log

A testimonial of the blessing of the Stations, the Way of the Cross (Via Crucis), on Grotto Hill by Bishop Henry J. Grimmelsman in August, 1946

Random lists of sisters considered unable to vote with Monastery Council Rationale, Ferdinand, 1980 - 2006

handwritten papers in German, typed pages in English

This study was made to discover how the Ferdinand Benedictines were perceived in 1989-1990.

Sister Diane Fischer was Vocations Directress from 1980-1985

Sisters from Ferdinand have served in the Diocesan Vocation Office.

The Ferdinand Benedictines' active vocation promotional efforts began in the 1940's. In this file are numerous vocation pieces dealing principally with vocation awareness efforts within the community. (Vocation Promotional Materials)

This publication lists religious ministries in the United States.

The subjects of this visitation were social awareness and the faith community. These cassettes include A0374, AC0375.

Handwritten canonical visitation closing liturgical procedures, Latin, Ferdinand

Copied pages from handwritten DOVE, March, 1935; newspaper clipping,1998

handwritten pages in German, typed pages in English

The first members of the Nguyen Van Tot family arrived in Evansville on November 25, 1975.

The Stitching Department (Vestment Department), located in various areas of the monastery throughout the monastery's history, was closed in 1993. All vestment-making activies had ended by 1995..

Some of these items were brought to the archives by Sister Kathryn Huber who received them from Sister Mary Cosmas Kress. Others were sent to the archives by Sister Mary Cosmas.

The alb, embroidered tablecloth, and chalice cards were made by the Ferdinand sisters in their own Vestment Department (Stitching Room).

These are tabernacle curtains used in the monastery chapel which were probably made by the sisters in the former vestment department.(stitching room). These green, red, purple and white, were changed for different liturgical seasons and for feastdays.

These items were made by the Vestment Department for use in Liturgical services. Four blue liturgical banners with gold Marian symbols, and a red and wine altar antependium with a symbol for the Holy Spirit.

These items were sent to the archives by Sister Mary Carmel Spayd, sacristan, on February 25, 1999.

These altar cloths and table cloths were sewn and hand-stitched in the monastery stitching department (vestment department)

These articles, made at the monastery, were used in the infirmary chapel through the year 2000.

Newspaper clippings, memorabilia 1964-1997

There is also an approved budget proposal from the Budget and Finance Committee concerning vacations dated August 10, 1976 in this folder.

Black bound copy, handwritten, dated 1871; red bound copy, handwritten, dated 1871; typed translation, computer diskettes

Paper, handwritten in German, 1 copy, no translation

The monastery business manager of NATRI.

Brochures, magazines, maps, newspaper clippings, handouts

Giving tours of the monastery to visitors has been a long-standing tradition of the Ferdinand Benedictines. Typed, printed guides, designed in-house, professional, Scouting patch,

Several chapel brochures have been published over the decades for information and explanatory purposes for visitors to the chapel.

Much of the research for this disssertation was accomplished in the Monastery Archives.

This commentary on the Holy Rule of St. Benedict was compiled and dis- tributed to each sister during Mother Clarissa Riehl's administration.

This is a comprehensive guide to Dubois County. The Monastery Immaculate Conception appears in both publications.

This informal booklet is made up of warm anecdotes about deceased sisters of the monastery.

This Mass music book was used by Father Kevin Ryan, chaplain, at the monastery.

Brochures, Peace prayer programs and cards, cassette tape of song, ribbon pin

Programs, publications, correspondences, 1982-1986

Publications, audiocassette (Littre), newspaper clippings,1983-1992

THE RESHAPING OF A TRADITION: AMERICAN BENEDICTINE WOMEN 1852-1881 was published by St. Mary's Press, Winona, in 1994. See: A S01/SH5/B052/DF01158.

letter, typed report

These origins were researched by Sister Carla Mitchell and presented by her at the 1995 Elderhostel at Beech Grove, Indiana.

Magazine format, 116 pages, Indiana Catholic Press, Indianapolis, 1935

resume, papers, photos, photocopies of newspaper articles, newsletter, softcover book (2 copies), flags

These selections are written for S., A., T. and B.

Pageant script, cast of characters, photographs, August 3, 4, 5, 1967

Magazine, illustrated, 94 pages, Indianapolis, 1932

Included in the history of VUJC are the many interactions between the Center and the Sisters of St. Benedict, including St. Benedict College.

Hardback, 330 pages, illustrated

This book, published by the State of Indiana Department of Public Instruction, was used by Sister Gabriel Brenner, O.S.B.

Newspaper Clippings, reflections, other memorabilia, Ferdinand, 2001

These are original compositions handwritten by Vincent Wagner, O.S.B., of St. Meinrad.

Hardback book, 223 pages

Letters, informational pieces, newspaper clipping, Indiana, 1994

Bound book, Original Certificates, signed, dated, Dubois County 1903-1917

The needlepoint representation of Mary as the Immaculate Conception was brought to Ferdinand by Mother Alexia Lechner, O.S.B., prioress of St. Walburg Monastery in Covington, Kentucky

The symposium and exhibit opening were held in Indianapolis on November 14, 2003, at IUPUI. See
"Finding Aids" for complete information: program, presenters, sponsors, and collaborators.

Completed survey form and cover letter, Ferdinand, 1988

Purpose of this committee was to device plans to assist sisters who needed help with personal housekeeping tasks.

RENEW was a diocesan sponsored and directed program.

Emails, posters, updates, bookmark, magnets, Ferdinand, 2011, 2012

Schedules, promotional materials, final reports, Ferdinand, 2007

Schedule, final reports, photographs, Ferdinand, 2002

Final reports, event files, city maps, and evaluations; Dubois County Tourism Commission grant application, Ferdinand, 1997

Final reports and evaluations, Ferdinand, 1987

These lists were set up by initial formation directors. Bridget Brochin and Sister Michelle Mohr gave the older list to the archives. Included are directions regarding marking personal items.

1992 CHRONICLES, list of subprioresses, newspaper clippings, Ferdinand, 1867 to present

letters, photos, certificates, rosary

Acid-free copy, 1846, Eichstatt; letter, 1992, U.S.A.

original handwritten document, typed translations

The statue of the Child Jesus was brought to Ferdinand in 1867 by Mother Alexia Lechner, O.S.B., of St. Walburg Monastery, Covington, Kentucky.

These items were sent to the archives by Sister Mary Carmel Spayd, monastery sacristan. The liturgical artifacts in this box were used in the monastery chapel or in the infirmary chapel (before 1993-1995 renovation) and before liturgical changes after Vatican II.

This Good Friday service is led by the monastery schola, Sister Mary William Moore and Sister Mary Beth Maier.

St. Walburga Abbey, post cards, photographs, pamphlets, recording

St. Scholastica Monastery was founded in 1879 and became independent in 1887. Meinrada Lex, O.S.B., of Ferdinand was the founding prioress.

This magazine tells the story of St. Michael Church, Madison, Indiana. Ferdinand Benedictines took over the school in 1904; Providence Sisters from Terra Haute taught there prior to 1904. See pg. 46 for first mention of Benedictines from Ferdinand. 2011-02-15. This is a study in Indiana Catholic and civil history compiled and edited by Father C. F. Walsh. The text was written by Thomas P. Conry, S.J., West Baden College as a Loyola University thesis for a masters of art degree.

photocopy of handwritten journal pages, photocopy of page from Information (monastery publication), typed page

Photo copy, photograph, history, Ferdinand

St. Joseph Church is often called St. Joe Hill Catholic Church. Several of Ferdinand Benedictines entered from this church: Sisters Francene Ackerman, Dorothy Graf, Mary Mark Graf, Celine Meyers, Salome Wundrak.

Publications, St. Joseph Monastery, St. Marys, Pennyslvania, 1995 - 2009

St. Joseph's Hospital, formerly Stork Memorial Hospital, was owned and operated by the Ferdinand Benedictines from 1951-1989. See "Finding Aids."

Father John Schipp's IMMIGRANTS, FERDINAND, INDIANA, AREA, is a 10-page supplement.