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

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

Banner on satin, embroidered, hand painted Blessed Virgin Mary. Used by the Academy for the Sodality. Pictured in May Crowning in 1938.

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 palls, pall covers, the chalice cover and pix case were made by hand by members of the stitching department over many, many years.

Sister Bernice Kavanaugh, O.S.B., wrote this history of the Vestment/ Stitching Department which was closed in 1993.

These stoles are good examples of items made in the monastery vestment department in the early 1990's and before. The chalice covers were made by Sister Rosella Spindler, O.S.B., long-time worker in the vestment department.

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.

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

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 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..

There are 5 video tapes of the church restoration process filmed by Sr. Sharon Hollander, O.S.B.

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

Joan Quante, an Academy Immaculate Conception alumna and member of the Ferdinand Historical Society.

Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was a writer, musician, preacher, healer, poet and composer.

See also AC664. These cassettes include AC0704, AC0705, AC0706, AC0707, AC0708, AC0709, AC0710, AC0711.

This committee drew up a vision statement draft.

Sister Bertilla Burger, O.S.B., was a member of Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, Indiana, 2016

handwritten pages in German, typed pages in English

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

This album, not the photos, was a gift to the archives in January 1994.

Handwritten canonical visitation closing liturgical procedures, Latin, Ferdinand

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

This visitation was made by Bishop Maurice de St. Palais approximately one month before 33 sisters were permitted to make perpetual vows.

Sister Victoria Pohl contributed Part 3, Activity 13. "Visualizing Three Dimensions by Constructing Polyhedra., pp. 144-154

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree at Notre Dame University, July, 1935

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree at the University of Nebraska, 1964.

To these advertisements, many of which were submitted by Vocation Advisory Council members, the Ferdinand Benedictines owe the success of their 1992-2001 vocation promotion efforts.

The Vocation Advisory Committee developed into the Vocation Advisory Council.

The VAC is made up of community members and lay persons. The Council began as the Vocation Advisory Committee. Minutes, Vocation related activities, Vocation Advisory Council Members, Ferdinand, 1993 present

This photograph appeared in a monastery vocation pamphlet in the early 1990's.

The Vocation Committee is made up of sisters only. The tapes,. S

Ferdinand Benedictines have full-page vocation ads in both publications in this file.

The Sisers of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, Indiana, vocations department runs ads in these directories.

This publication lists religious ministries in the United States.

Sister Rose Mary Rexing, O.S.B., of Ferdinand, wrote two of these articles while vocations director. Articles by Sister Anita Lowe, O.S.B., appear in the other issures.

VISION is an annual religious vocation discernment handbook. Sister Vivian Ramos of Ferdinand appears on the cover of the 2008 VISION and on a poster enclosed.

These magazines carry advertisements designed by Sister Rosemary Rexing, Ferdinand's Vocation Director.

These are vocation booklets published by the Ferdinand Benedictines.

These are vocation publications (vocation materials) produced by the Ferdinand Benedictines.

These are vocation publications (vocation materials) produced by the Ferdinand Benedictines. These vocation pieces carry information for women interested in religious life, particularly the Benedictine way of life.

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)

Sisters from Ferdinand have served in the Diocesan Vocation Office.

Many of these materials were printed under the direction of Mindpower, the marketing firm from Atlanta, Georgia, hired by the Sisters of St. Benedict in 2008. This collection contains brochures, pamphlets, prayer cards, and a CD. These items were created by the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, between 2006 and the present.

Sister Rose Rexing, O.S.B. was Vocations Director from 1987 to fall, 1999.

Grant money was requested for the annual Vocation Workshop and an outreach program.

Sister Rosemary Rexing, Vocation Director, worked with Pat Fagan of Keller Cresent, member of Vocation Advisory Council, on vocation advertising.

The Vocation Advisory Council appears on this video which was filmed on March 20, 1997, and aired from April 3-6, 1997.

These vocation events are for youth to help them become acquainted with the Ferdinand Benedictines and various aspects of monastic life.

Vocation volunteers are asked to help with the vocation ministry by contacting women at different levels of interest in religious life. These efforts are referred to as vocation opportunities.

Marketing materials from the Communications Office in news clipping, magazines, T.V. programs, and other types of media and print.

This vocations slide presentation was designed for young people.

This vocations slide presentation was designed for young adult groups.

Many of these sisters transferred to Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Beech Grove, Indiana

Sister Diane Fischer was Vocations Directress from 1980-1985

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

These are candid shots and professional photographs.

Original certificate and translation, September 23, 1962 T

Sister Mary Ruth Krack, O.S.B., was appointed to head this task force as it relates to the spirituality ministry.

handwritten papers in German, typed pages in English

Ephrem Hollermann, O.S.B., prioress of St. Benedict's Monastery, MN. requested information for this research.

handwritten copy in German, typed copy in German; handwritten copy translated into English, typed copy translated into English; another typed translation (2 8.5x11 pages)

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

Jerome B. Walker (Jerry Walker) was the father of 6 Marian Heights Academy gratuates: Therese Walker, Sheila Walker, Jean Walker, Martha Walker, Monica Walker, and Rosemary Walker. He served as president of the Academy Board from 1983 through 1993.

This walking tour of the trees on campus was produced by the Plant and Animal Biology Class, 1990. Mr. Rex Johnson was the science instructor.

Monasterio Paz de la Cruz, a dependent monastery, was established by Ferdinand Benedictines in 1982. This slide presentation tells the story of the Ferdinand Benedictines in Peru.

See "Finding Aids" for description of each deed.

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

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

This seems to be a photograph taken in the early 1950's.

typed programs, typed sheets

In 2008, Benedict XVI determined that the Jerusalem Bible texts for liturgy should be discontinued because name of God is spelled out; the translation is not restricted for personal prayer and reflection.

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

Bertha and Charlotte Weindel of Indianapolis were generous monastery/academy donors. They were lady retreatants for years.

Amy Conrey was a graduate of Marian Heights Academy, Class of l990.

Monasterio Paz de la Cruz, a dependent monastery, was established by Ferdinand Benedictines in 1982. This presentation describes Peru and tells the history of the Ferdinand Benedictines in Peru.

Magazine, newspaper clippings, photographs, Dubois County

Sister Linda Bittner chaired the committee that planned the Wellness Day. There is a video about this event in File 3, Main Repository.

This "Wellness Afternoon" was a part of the Academy's leadership program.

The Wellness Committee came out of the community's need for more emphasis and education on health and wellness. Sister Barbara Ann Offerman was chosen as first chairperson. Included in this file is a copy of WHOLISTIC ASSESSMENT TOOL, a copy of which was given to all community members to complete as a part of the Long-range Plan 2004.

Photographs, biographical data and related materials, Ferdinand