Oblation 2026
We welcomed seven new oblates to our community! Congratulations to each of them for embracing and sharing the Rule of St. Benedict with us. We look forward to the many ways you will continue to share its spirit with others…
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.
Fellin Lecture with Kim Daniels, J.D.
Kim Daniels, J.D. delivered the Fellin Lecture at Benedictine College, speaking on the Synod on Synodality and the role of women in the Church. Drawing from her experience in the synod process, she emphasized the importance of listening, shared responsibility,…
Easter Triduum 2026 Photos
Holy Thursday Good Friday Easter Vigil
Pope Leo XIV Pleads for Peace
We, the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, are saddened by the actions of our administration in the waging of war on Iran. We are further appalled by the justification of the killing of our perceived enemies in the name…
We Affirm Pope Leo XIV’s Statement Concerning the War in Iran
We, the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, are deeply troubled by acts of war being enacted in our name by this nation’s administration. We implore all our leaders and citizens to heed the call of Pope Leo XIV to…
Reflection for the Vigil of the Third Sunday in Lent
by Sister Elizabeth Carrillo Our Gospel tonight brings us to a well. Wells appear often in the Scriptures, and they are rarely ordinary places. In biblical tradition, encounters between a woman and a man at a well often herald the…
Employee Appreciation Day
Happy National Employee Appreciation Day!Today we celebrate our incredible employees! We are proud of our employees and grateful for the dedication, compassion, and excellence they bring every day. Each of you truly embodies the Benedictine values through your service, teamwork,…
St. Walburga Breakfast
On this feast of St. Walburga, we celebrated by sharing a breakfast of hard rolls (with honey of course), meats and cheeses, fruits, homemade yogurts, homemade granola, and hard-boiled eggs. For the past 16 years, Sr. Patricia Seipel and Sr.…
Prayer and Action to Stop War with Iran (by Pax Christi)
The United States and Israel have attacked Iran and Iran is retaliating with its own missile strikes toward Israel and U.S. military bases in the region. This is a tragic turn of events after news reports earlier this week described…
Threshold Winter 2026
Threshold is a publication of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica. Download a PDF of the issue, or read individual articles online. In this issue