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Ravens take on mission trips

Alexandria Armstrong, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Over spring break, dozens of Benedictine students embarked on mission trips to several places around the world.  Cecilia Howell said her mission trip team went to Mexico to provide medical care...

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Kansas Catholics to take a prayerful stand against satanic ‘black mass’

Catherine Halbmaier, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. For updates, see the Archdiocesan news page. Archbishop Joesph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, has issued a call to prayer in response to the upcoming...

Visio divina in Lent

Visio divina in Lent

Mary Therese Nuñez, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

“Visio divina”, or the practice of praying with sacred art, is a beautiful and often forgotten form of meditation that can be particularly impactful during Lent.   Directly translated from the...

The Catholic response to IVF

The Catholic response to IVF

Catherine Halbmaier, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has become a hot topic in the United States— one the Catholic Church has much to say about. With President Trump’s Feb. 18 executive order and multiple celebrity examples...

Teresa Braun in the ministry office planning music for Mass.

The Liturgy of Music

Alexandria Armstrong, Staff Writer March 2, 2025

Music as a part of the liturgy and a means toward encountering Christ gives the Benedictine College Music Team their mission.   The music team is run by campus ministry student workers. Their role...

The Blessed Sacrament in St. Benedict's parish church

The Benedictine student’s gift of adoration

Alexandria Armstrong, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Partnered with Saint Benedict’s Parish, Benedictine College offers students the opportunity of attending perpetual adoration. Above is Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the altar. At St. Benedict’s...

Alicia Alvarez is excited for the upcoming retreat.

Theology of the Body retreat: ‘Love and fulfillment’

Alexandria Armstrong, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

The Benedictine College Center for Family Life presents their upcoming annual Theology of the Body retreat.   The retreat will take place Feb. 15th in the McAllister Board Room and will feature this...

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Benedictine College Pro-Life Club Branches Out

Claire Nasche, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

Benedictine College Pro-Life Club Branches Out From Typical Prayer Trips Ravens Respect Life, the Pro-Life Club at Benedictine College, concluded Respect Life Week with a trip to St. Mary’s Home for...

Saturday or Sunday: When Do You Go?

Patrick Couri, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

We interviewed Benedictine College students in search to answer to the question, "Saturday or Sunday?"

The original Benedictine Abbey design in Tutor Gothic style

The Abbey Archives

Patrick Couri, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Benedictine College claims its namesake from the Benedictine monks who live on campus, and their Abbey Church is frequently displayed as a symbol of the college’s values, but it wasn’t always supposed...

The Art of Music and Ministry: How One Benedictine College Student is Putting it to Work

The Art of Music and Ministry: How One Benedictine College Student is Putting it to Work

Quinn McCullough April 27, 2024

At Benedictine College, the aspect of praise and worship music and the Catholic faith play a huge role in the school's culture. Many students have been inspired by this and have used their talents in life...

The Truth About Lent

The Truth About Lent

Shelby Bland February 20, 2024

Although Lent has just begun there may have already been times where you’ve broken your fast or forgotten that it was Friday and eaten a delicious burger. Does this mean that your Lent is already ruined...

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