Several years ago, Sister Helga Leija introduced the Mexican tradition of creating a “Day of the Dead” altar at the Mount. The altar is decorated with colorful flags, paper marigold flowers, and sugar skulls and includes photos of deceased loved…
Diane said the days at the Congress were made up of three components: prayer, education, and community.
The sisters found the adage “Many hands make light work” to be true and know that plenty of outdoor work awaits when spring arrives.
The most important action that oblates can take is to set a Benedictine example and be a witness for Benedictinism in our daily lives.
Celebrating the careers of Sisters Mary Rardin, Oanh Pham, and Maria Nguyen
Marking the 160th anniversary of the founding of Mount St. Scholastica
Sister Susan’s lecture was an affirmation of the Mount’s ministry of education that started in 1863 when the founding sisters of Mount St. Scholastica opened their first school within days of arriving in Atchison.
We the Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica want to support all efforts to end war, especially in the Holy Land.
“How many lives will it take? How often must we bear witness to the senseless killing of African Americans by the police? Where is the collective voice of our religious communities, African American organizations, and Church?”
The Sisters will pray, as well, for those impacted by this ruling as we continue to serve all those in need and welcome all as Christ.