Sister Helen Maurer and Sister Theresita Schenk were members of the I.F.M.C.

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for the Masters of Business Administration degree from Notre Dame University, 1962.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1951.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree from Dayton University, Dayton, Ohio, 1968.

This thesis was written in fulfillment of the Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1957

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1928

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Masters of Art Degree in the School of Music at St. Joseph's College, 1974.

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for the Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1950.

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for a Master of Arts degree in Library Science from Rosary College, 1959.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1957

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1959.

This dissertation was written to fulfill the requirements for a Doctor of Education degree from Ball State University, 1969.
Given to Sister Clotilde Burkhardt with the notation: "In gratitude to one who deserves an associate degree. May God bless and reward you." SMS

Sister Cornelia's term paper is representative of university assignments in 1938 and a requirement for the fulfillment of an undergraduate degree from Indiana State Teacher's College.

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for the Master of Business Administration from Notre Dame University, 1959.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree from Indiana State University, 1974.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree from Notre Dame University, 1934.

The Kavanaugh sisters, Sister Bernice Kavanaugh, O.S.B., Sister Rosamond, O.S.B., and Sister Mary Charlotte, O.S.B., entered from All Saints Parish. Centennial magazine, Cannelburg, 1991

AIM is an organization serving monastic missionaries throughout the world. Sister Carlita Koch initiated the monastery's interest in AIM in 1976 (remembrance in file). Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand is a member of AIM.. This file contains AIM publications and other information about and from the organization. The AIM publications retained in archives contains notes, photos, activities involving Ferdinand Benedictine sisters.

The estimate revenue for the service is $30,000 a year. Srs Mary Leah Baehl and Beata Mehling were put in charge of this task, altarbread distributors. See folder enclosures. The letter from Sr Carol Curtis gies th history of altarbread in Louisville

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for the Master of Arts degree from Indiana State Teacher's College, 1954.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Master of Music Education degree from Notre Dame University, 1970.

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements of a Master of Arts degree from Cardinal Stritch College, 1967.

This dissertation was written to fulfill requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree at Ohio University, 1983.

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for a Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1964.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1954

See "Finding Aids" for schedule names.

This dissertation was written to fulfill requirements of the Doctor of Philosophy degree from University of Michigan, 1969

Ferdinand Benedictines have served on the Brescia (Brescia College) staff and attended Brescia University since the early 1970's.

Sister Mary Helen Ubelhor received professional training to operate the monastery's dry-cleaning establishment.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Master of Science degree from St. Louis University, 1971

There is no definitive degree noted on this document, it is called a dissertation, but most likely it was a thesis written to fulfill the requirements for a Master of Arts degree from Notre Dame University, 1923.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame University, 1934

Correspondences, policies, memos, Evansville, 1983-1986

This thesis was written in fulfillment of the Master of Business Administration degree from Notre Dame University, 1969

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for the Masters of Business Administration degree from Notre Dame University, 1959.

Statistical reports by graphs, figures, membership, Ferdinand, 1974-1983

This paper was written to fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame University, 1941.

This paper was written in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Arts in Theology degree from St. John's University, 1972. (See also #310 and #312, 2 other papers written for partial fulfillment for this degree).

The Kordes Enrichment Center and Marian Heights Academy reports are filed in the Kordes and Academy's section, respectively.

This dissertation was written to fulfill requirements for Doctor of Philosophy degree from St. Louis University, 1974.

These fact sheets were issued by the development department.

The Ferdinand Benedictines began collaborating with the Family Scholar House director in Louisville in 2012.

This is a history of the first 60 years of Mater Dei High School. Ferdinand Benedictines have served at Mater Dei since its founding in 1949.

Requests to join foreign-mission efforts date to 1966 when Sister Julia Goebel, O.S.B., was prioress. In this file is a copy of MISSION HANDBOOK 1987-1988, published by the U.S. Catholic Mission Association.

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for a Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1963.

Sisters Mary Victor Kercher, Mary Baehl, and Mary Ann Verkamp attended this conference.

Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana, have grown Job's Tears and have made and sold Job's Tears rosaries. Among the makers were Sister Salesia Godecker, Sister Bernette Wildeman, and Sister Marge Sasse.

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for a Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1945.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Masters of Science in Library Science degree from Catholic University of America, 1955.

The Ferdinand Benedictines have helped staff Mater Dei since its beginning in 1948. This set of yearbooks was given to the archives by Sister Mary Francils Williams, long-time member of the Mater Dei Staff.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1939.

This thesis was written in fulfillment of requirements for a Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1954.

S.I.R.S. was founded in 1968 under the leadership of Sister Margaret Boarman as Southern Indiana Retardation Services.

Typed copies on loose-leaf binder paper, 88 pages

Dateline, correspondences, photograph, Ferdinand, 1963

This thesis was written in fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America,1932

The file contains historical information about the monastery bakery, including lists of sisters who served in the bakery, equipment used. There are also handwritten notes of sisters' experiences in the bakery. Documents regarding current expansion and commercial endeavors of the bakery are also included. Documents regarding the development of the monastery gift shop, formerly known as For Heaven's Sake, include the initial planning of the task force in 1996.

Photographs, Explanations, Ferdinand, 2007-2009

The monastery sewing room has always been a center of importance.

Materials pertaining to the establishment of an organized volunteer program, Ferdinand, 2009 to present. Sister Dolores Folz, O.S.B., was appointed in 2009 to direct the establishment of a lay volunteer program for the Ferdinand Benedictines. Sister Dolores was succeeded by Sister Mary Philip Berger, O.S.B., in summer of 2010. Beginning in 2020, Sister Doris Schepers, O.S.B. took over as program director.

This thesis or term paper was written to fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor of Laws degree from American Extension University, 1928.

Stillpoint is a group of Benedictine sisters who share the belief that music can praise God, create community, and touch the human spirit. This file contains recordings carrying 15 original compositions created by sisters from Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, Indiana. 2 books, Open My Life to your Song & concert program , July 1, 1996

A poem, "Hospitality" (page 88) and the biography of Sister Bertilla Burger, O.S.B., (page 560) are published in this book.

typed pages, 2 articles

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts in Religious Studies from Mundelein College, Chicago, 1982

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree from Xavier University, 1971.

The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, initiated their web site, <thedome.org>, in late 1996. The website was remodeled and grew significantly during the period covered in this file. Also, For Heaven's Sake gift shop (now Monastery Gift Shop) expanded its online catalog, ordering and shipping.

Correspondences, responses, Ferdinand, May 2003

This paper was written to fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame University, 1930.

One of the perpetuating crafts among community members is quilting

This book of games was compiled by the sisters in St. Benedict Normal during the summer of 1954.

Original form, statistics, Ferdinand, 1965, 1996-2015

This thesis was written in fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1955.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame, 1939

These copies of the 1868-1871 CATHOLIC DIRECTORY were acquired from Rev. John Schipp, Bishop Simon Brute Library in Vincennes, Indiana, to confirm Convent Immaculate Conception an official institute in the United States at the time of its founding.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts degree from the Benedictine Institute of Sacred Theology, St. Joseph, MN, 1962.

Sister Carlita Koch, O.S.B., was prioress took leadership in trying to negotiate fair salaries for sisters. The Sisters of Providence and the Senate of Religious Women in the Evansville Diocese were also closely involved with this effort.

Gregorian chant has been for centuries a concern and joy of Benedictines. Ferdinand Benedictines claim this tradition.

These music recitals did not become annual events.

The Christmas C.D. Chorus was directed by Sister MIchelle Mohr, O.S.B. Sister Teresa Elizabeth Stutz served as general manager of the project. Master CD, CD, programs, schedules, music, Ferdinand 2002-2003. These are materials reflecting the making and selling of "Tidings of Peace," a Christmas CD recorded by the Sisters of St. Benedict in early 2003. The Christmas CD choir consisted of the following sisters: Ann Francis Hillenbrand, Bonnie Bierwagon, Celested Boda, Debra Shafer, Helen Maurer, Judith Fleig, Soproan II, Anita Louis Lowe, Joan Scheller, Judy Dewig, Kathryn Brantley, Kristine Anne; Alto I Agnes Marie Dauby Jacqueline Shively, Marilyn Market, Mary Jo Ressel, Maura Beckman, Rachel Naveu, Rose Mary Dauby; Alto II, Brianna Craddock, Lorraine DeVault, Mary Longtine, Mary Joyce Trimble, and Patty Lasher. The director was Sister Michelle Mohr.

The Sisters' Concert Choir began concerts at the Christkindlmarkt in 2002 under the direction of Sister Michelle Mohr, O.S.B. The concert choir has also performed at the opening of the Christmas season at West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick.

Sisters in Song is a national choir of 80 Catholic sisters under the direction of Christopher Walker of Los Angeles. Sister Mary Joyce Trimble and Sister Rosemary Dauby of Ferdinand were chosen from among 600 sisters who auditioned to sing in this choir.

Minutes, memo, letter, Ferdinand, 1987-1992 of the Social Concerns Committee

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for the Master of Arts degree from Indiana State Teacher's College, 1955

This dissertation was written to fulfill the requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Southern Illinois University, 1995.

See Content Sheet #724. These proofs were brought to the archives by Sister Karlene Sensmseier, O.S.B.

Sister Margaret Boarman was exective director of SIRS in 1976. Current organization known as Southern Indiana Rehabilitation Services (SIRS).

The monastery opened For Heaven's Sake, a new gift shop, in October, 1996. This gift shop is located in Benet Hall basement. The procedures of a Gift Shop Focus Group, which functioned as a task force are in this file.

The Speakers Bureau was made up of sisters who were willing to speak publicly on a variety of timely topics and issues. The program was under the direction of Sister Jane Michele McClure.

Planning sessions for spirituality ministry between Sister Maria Tasto and Alan Hoffman, 2011. Includes suggested programming for "compassionate care" in conjunction with Memorial Hospital in Jasper, meeting notes re: expectations for programming.

Continued Planning sessions for spirituality ministry between Sister Maria Tasto and Alan Hoffman, 2012. This file includes spreadsheet of goals and objectives for the year, along with financial projections, organizational chart, marketing pamphlets, and monastery publication, "It's What We Do"

Continuing planning sessions for spirituality ministry, with Sister Maria Tasto, Sister Betty Drewes and other sisters involved in spirituality ministry, as well as Alan Hoffman and Joe Ellsworth (marketing consultant). The file includes copies of slides from PowerPoint presentations, pamphlets of programs for 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016

Continuing planning sessions for spirituality ministry, with Sisters Jane Becker, Barbara Lynn Schmitz, Karlene Sensmeier, and Alan Hoffman. The file contains printed emails, summaries of meetings, handwritten notes, job descriptions, "A Framework of Benedictine Spirituality," slides from PowerPoint presentaion, "Benedictine Retreat Centers Mission Integration Action Plan."

This document, called a thesis, was written to fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts degree, but no college or university is indicated; the date is given as August 6, 1925.

Stillpoint is a singing group of Ferdinand Benedictines that has made liturgical music recordings, one in 1992, one in 1996, and one in 1999. "Time Made Holy" materials are in this folder.

Stillpoint is a singing group of Ferdinand Benedictines who share the belief that music can praise God, build community, and tourch the human spirit. Stillpoint has made recordings, played at liturgical functions, and given concerts and parish missions. 12 folders with programs, participants, music, reflections for 12 parish missions, Diocese of Evansville, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Archdiocese of Louisville, 2003-2006

This term paper was written to fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame University, 1940.