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.

A gift that keeps on giving

Our community was really blessed with a legacy gift in 2003. The gift was in the form of a Charitable Remainder Uni-trust. The woman who left this gift to Mount St. Scholastica set aside an amount that would pay out…

Easter Vigil Mass 2024

Every year, the highlighted traditions of the Easter Vigil include the blessing of the pascal candle, the procession of flowers to the altar, and the blessing of Holy Water. What a joyful celebration!