Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica

Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica

The Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison, Kansas, were founded in 1863 for the purpose of opening a school for girls. Mount St. Scholastica Academy was opened that same year. Since that time, the Mount Sisters have been involved in education from elementary school through colleges and universities. They currently use their education skills in Sophia Spirituality Center and Keeler Women’s Center. As Benedictines, their primary mission is to seek God through community life, prayer, ministry, and care for all creation.

Community Garden Updates

Volunteers have already begun harvesting fresh produce from the Merrywood Community Garden! So far, the garden has yielded beans, zucchini, peppers, lettuce, cucumbers, squash, and garlic. We’re grateful that all of this food is being donated to Catholic Charities to…

Mass with the New Archbishop

On June 4th, many of us sisters went to the mass celebrated by Archbishop Shawn McKnight at the abby church in Atchison. The Mass was followed by a luncheon where many invited communities introduced themselves and their ministries to the…

2025 Employee Picnic

Thursday evening, May 29th, the Mount hosted the employees for an indoor picnic. The sisters enjoyed visiting with the employees’ families and honored those who have worked here for 5 years and 10 years. Thank you to our faithful and…

Choir Chapel Roof Update

As they work above us, we lift up prayers for the workers’ safety! Thank you to the amazing team of roofers for keeping us dry while we pray! And a huge thank you to all our donors for making this…

We have a Pope!

With joy and hope, the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica welcome Pope Leo XIV as the new leader of the Catholic Church. We are grateful for his humble acceptance of his election and his willingness to serve the church…

Merrywood Community Garden Work Day

The community came together to kick off the second season of the Merrywood Community Garden with enthusiasm and dedication. Volunteers gathered to plant a variety of produce to be donated as it is harvested this season. A heartfelt thank you…

A Special Thanks for Your Support

To Our Wonderful Donors, We are overjoyed to share that the roof at Mount St. Scholastica is being fully replaced—thanks to YOU! Your generosity has made it possible for us to continue serving our community without interruption. Your support showed…