At mountosb.org, you’ll find it’s easy to submit a prayer request, sign up for a retreat at Sophia Spirituality Center, explore religious life in our community, view sisters’ obituaries, learn about our oblate program, keep up on news about our…
On October 25, 2024, Keeler Women's Center (KWC) received the Mark Dupree/Mayor Tyrone Garner Dedicated Service Award from Friends of Yates. The award recognizes KWC's ongoing support for domestic violence survivors and their children through support groups, financial assistance, hygiene products, and book donations.
Elizabeth Garcia Aguilar found a supportive community at Keeler Women's Center (KWC) after moving to Kansas City in 2021. Through her involvement in various programs, she gained confidence, learned English, and later secured a full-time position as a nutrition assistant. Elizabeth's leadership was recognized with a Certificate of Recognition in 2024.
Sister Grace Malaney embraces her hobby advice with enthusiasm, taking up sudoku, piano, and poetry. Inspired by her childhood love of poetry and a comment from Sister Susan Barber, she now writes hundreds of poems, drawing inspiration from psalms and her experiences. Her work is compiled in her book, Passing Through.
Sister Judith Sutera, OSB, delivered the 25th Mary L. Fellin Lecture at Benedictine College, exploring Benedictine values of prayer, hospitality, and humility. She emphasized the timeless wisdom of monastic life and urged listeners to discern God’s voice, embrace community, and take small, faithful steps toward the future.
Join us in honoring Catholic Sisters Week as seven of our sisters share inspiring stories of their vocations at Mount St. Scholastica. This week, hear from our sisters as they reflect on their vocational callings and what it truly means…
During the 2024 Season of Creation, sisters, oblates, and volunteers honored creation through prayer, gardening, tree planting, and environmental stewardship. From honey harvesting to Merrywood Garden’s successful first year, our commitment to sustainability continues.
We have made national and international headlines for our work in socially responsible investing. Featured by AP, NPR, and ABC News, our advocacy for ethical corporate practices gained widespread attention. Our commitment to justice and sustainability continues to inspire.
During Oblate Renewal Day, oblates explored Laudato Si’ and ethical investing for the common good. Discussions focused on aligning financial choices with Benedictine values, sustainability, and just corporate practices. Together, we commit to fostering a more equitable and environmentally responsible world through faith and action.
Mount St. Scholastica’s 2024 Night of Dreams brought together supporters for a joyful evening of dining, auctions, and giving. Guests helped secure a $100,000 matching grant, and the event raised $486,000 for the sisters’ ministries. Save the date for the next Night of Dreams on November 9, 2025!