from Archbishop Shawn McKnight, Bishop Carl Kemme, and Bishop Gerald Vincke 14 August 2025 Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe To the people of God in Kansas and to all people of good will: Greetings to you in the Peace of…
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
We’re thrilled to share that the Merrywood Community Garden has produced many pounds of fresh food this year! This success is a direct result of the dedication and hard work of our incredible volunteers. Your time and effort are making…
Sisters Mary Elizabeth Schweiger, Suzanne Fitzmaurice, and Bridget Dickason recently visited Brazil, where they spent time with our four Sisters who live there full time. Their visit included time with the Sisters, a tour of the local area, participation in…
Twelve students began the 3-year program in September 2022 as the pandemic was waning. Sr. Mary Elizabeth was the director. When she became prioress, she and the council chose a Leadership team of Mary Kay Whitacre, Sr. Marcia Ziska, and…
The Souljourners residency week, held June 22-28, featured two keynote speakers, Lucy Abbott Tucker and Diane Millis. Fifteen students participated (four 3rd year, six 2nd year, and five 1st year students)! In addition, there were five interns and six staff…
Volunteers have already begun harvesting fresh produce from the Merrywood Community Garden! So far, the garden has yielded beans, zucchini, peppers, lettuce, cucumbers, squash, and garlic. We’re grateful that all of this food is being donated to Catholic Charities to…
On June 4th, many of us sisters went to the mass celebrated by Archbishop Shawn McKnight at the abby church in Atchison. The Mass was followed by a luncheon where many invited communities introduced themselves and their ministries to the…
Thursday evening, May 29th, the Mount hosted the employees for an indoor picnic. The sisters enjoyed visiting with the employees’ families and honored those who have worked here for 5 years and 10 years. Thank you to our faithful and…
“The executive committee of Bishop Miege High School’s (BMHS) Board of Trustees has placed Phil Baniewicz on administrative leave, effective June 5, 2025. I support this action of the executive committee for the well-being of the school. Due to recent…