Great cultural change — the kind that upends our social givens — always spawns division. More times than not, the changes create fissures among us that can lead to whole new contests of social ...

In a world marked by constant noise and distraction, Glastonbury Abbey is extending a quiet but compelling invitation: come ...

The Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of the Apostles continue to live their charism of prayer, work and hospitality. Guided by our Blessed Mother, the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of the ...

As a high school girl, Judith Valente worked for Sylvette’s, a now-closed woman’s clothing store on Broadway in Bayonne. Two supervisors, Angie and Josie, made a lasting impression on her. They ...

During the six weeks of Lent I have been blogging about the six aspects of the Benedictine life. First we considered the three vows of obedience, stability and conversion of life. Now, for the second ...

Before the official start of autumn on Sept. 22 there’s a special season that many Christians – including us at the Center for Benedictine Life at the Monastery of St. Gertrude – will be celebrating.

Benedictine University traces its origins to a band of monks who followed the Rule of St. Benedict and began to develop the Lisle campus around the turn of the 20th century. In the spirit of one of ...

"How to Live: What the Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning and Community'' is by Hudson County native Judith Valente A stained glass window at Mt. St. Scholastica Benedictine ...

Believing that life on a farm in the country would bring her peace and contentment, Jerusalem Greer set out to quickly sell her North Little Rock home. After her attempts were unsuccessful, Greer's ...