Have You Ever Met an Astronaut?
by Sr. Barb Biver, ASC The sisters at BLCS (Benedictine Living Community at the Shrine) had this opportunity on April 17 when Sandy Magnus visited… Read More »Have You Ever Met an Astronaut?
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Adorers of the Blood of Christ
We are the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, a vowed religious community of Roman Catholic women who were founded in 1834 as a teaching order by the Italian, St. Maria De Mattias, in the small town of Acuto, Italy. Worldwide, we are nearly 1,000 women strong, including 140 in the U.S.
Field Day
by Sr. Cecilia Hellmann, ASC On May 1, 15 ASC “Sister Pen and Prayer Pals” attended a Field Day at St. Teresa School in Belleville, IL.… Read More »Field Day
Sister Francella Bahr, ASC
Sister Francella Bahr, ASC, celebrated 82 years as a vowed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at… Read More »Sister Francella Bahr, ASC
Sister Marilyn Rupp, ASC
Sister Marilyn Rupp, ASC, celebrated 80 years as a vowed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at… Read More »Sister Marilyn Rupp, ASC
Sister Ursula Schones, ASC
Sister Ursula Schones, ASC, celebrated 75 years as a vowed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at… Read More »Sister Ursula Schones, ASC
Sister Marie Zoglman, ASC
Sister Marie Zoglman, ASC, celebrated 65 years as a vowed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at… Read More »Sister Marie Zoglman, ASC
Two ASC’s Honored at Newman University
by Sr. Patty Owens, ASC Generations of alumni and donors came together the evening of April 21, 2026, for Newman University’s (NU) 2026 Legacy Awards… Read More »Two ASC’s Honored at Newman University
Sister Angela Houska, ASC
Sister Angela Houska, ASC, celebrated 65 years as a vowed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at… Read More »Sister Angela Houska, ASC
Sister Janet Rowley, ASC
Sister Janet Rowley, ASC, celebrated 60 years as a vowed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ on Sunday, May 17, at the… Read More »Sister Janet Rowley, ASC
Sister Sue Andrew, ASC
Sister Sue Andrew, ASC, celebrated 50 years as a vowed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at… Read More »Sister Sue Andrew, ASC
Celebration of Hospice
by Sr. Ann Fearday, ASC On April 12, 50 volunteers and staff celebrated the 45th anniversary of Hospice of Southern Illinois. Sister Leona Luechtefeld received… Read More »Celebration of Hospice
Stitch by Stitch: Sewing Hope for Others
by Sr. Janet Rowley, ASC As usage of the Sewing Room at the Wichita Center declined, the size of the room changed to keep pace.… Read More »Stitch by Stitch: Sewing Hope for Others