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…
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.
Crafts with Sister Helga
Sister Helga taught a few sisters from the Dooley Center how to create tile and grout coasters. This was such a fun project, and now they all have their own handmade coaster!
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!
Holy Thursday Community Banquet
This communal banquet is shared among the sisters and close friends and family. The head table is filled with the 12 elders of the community along with the youngest of the community.
Holy Thursday 2024 Photo Gallery
On Holy Thursday, we remember the Last Supper and reflect on this special occasion. On this day, mass is especially filled with traditions!
Painting with College Students
Three students from Benedictine College visited the Dooley Center to enjoy an afternoon painting with the sisters!
Palm Sunday 2024 Photo Gallery
This is small collection of photos from our Palm Sunday procession and Mass from this past Holy Week. The palms, hymns and guests made this a very special and holy day.
Spring arrives at the Mount
Every spring, we are blessed with an abundance of buds, flowers, and new growth. If you are interested, you can visit our grounds and experience the different seasons with us!
Silent Sundays and Topic Tuesdays Provide Inspiration
We are grateful for these opportunities to grow closer to God through silence, time together in community, and the practice of the love of learning.
Celebrating our History at the Night of Dreams
The year-long observance of the Mount’s 160th anniversary concluded with a joyful celebration with family, friends, oblates, and donors at the Night of Dreams on November 12, 2023.