These are yearbooks from St. Ferdinand High School which is now Forest Park High School. Ferdinand Benedictines have served on the staff throughout the school's history with the exception of a few years in the late 1990's.

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

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

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

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

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

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 #311 and #312, 2 other papers written for partial fulfillment for this degree)

This paper was written in partial fulfillment of the Master of Arts in Theology degree from St. John's University, 1974.
(See also #310 and #312, 2 other papers written for partial fulfillment of this degree).

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

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

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

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for the Master of Arts degree from Notre Dame University, 1921.

Sister Francis Marie Pifer of Ferdinand became a member of the St. Xavier High School staff in 2001 as a religion teacher. Sister Mary Esther Steckler taught at Aquinas High School in California.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts in Music Education degree from Catholic University of America, 1969.

This dissertation was written in fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Psychology degree from Florida Institute of Technology, 1990.

letter, typed report

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Master of Science degree from the University of Dayton, Ohio, 1967. (Sister Kathryn Huber was formerly known as Sister Mary David).

This document is identified as a dissertation, but is most likely a thesis written to fulfill the requirements for either a Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts degree from Notre Dame University, 1924.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree from Catholic University of America, 1958

Photocopy of Newspaper insert, April 17, 1998

This dissertation was written to fulfill requirements for the Doctor of Music degree from Indiana University, 1974.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame, 1929.

This thesis was written to fulfill the requirements for the Master of Science degree from St. Mary's College, Winona, MN, 1970

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

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree, probably from St. Benedict Normal, a few years before 1929, though no date is given.

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

These organ pieces were composed as a project to fulfill requirements for a Master of Music degree at Notre Dame University, 1960.

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree from St. Francis College, 1964.

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

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for Master of Education degree from Marquette University, 1969.

Completed survey form and cover letter, Ferdinand, 1988

This thesis was written to fulfill requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame University, 1940

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

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

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.

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.

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."

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

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"

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

These music recitals did not become annual events.

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

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.

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

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 Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame, 1939

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

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

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

One of the perpetuating crafts among community members is quilting

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

Correspondences, responses, Ferdinand, May 2003

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.

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

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

typed pages, 2 articles

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

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

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

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.

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

Photographs, Explanations, Ferdinand, 2007-2009

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.

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

Dateline, correspondences, photograph, Ferdinand, 1963

Typed copies on loose-leaf binder paper, 88 pages

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

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

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

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 the Masters of Science in Library Science degree from Catholic University of America, 1955.

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

These fact sheets were issued by the development department.

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

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

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).

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

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