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.

2025 Oblation Photo Gallery

Congratulations to the newest oblates of Mount St. Scholastica! This weekend, you made a beautiful commitment to living the Benedictine values in your daily lives. May your journey be filled with grace, wisdom, and deep joy. Welcome to a lifelong…

Holy Triduum Photo Gallery

From Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, we journey through love, sacrifice, hope, and renewal. Jesus’ acts of service, the solemnity of the cross, the stillness of waiting, and the joy of resurrection invite us to reflect, serve, and celebrate transformation.…

crucifix in the mount cemetary

We remember with gratitude and love

Sister Mary Ellen Auffert, OSB March 21, 1934 – October 30, 2024 Sister Mary Ellen Auffert surely walked the walk when it came to the social teachings of the Catholic Church. From her rural home in northern Missouri, she came…

41 Benedictine Prioresses from around the world.

Monastery News and Notes 

Mount St. Scholastica celebrates milestones and community events! Sister Linda Herndon’s promotion at Benedictine College, Dooley Center’s PEAK Mentor Award, Sabbath Sunday reflections, and visits from Abbey monks highlight recent happenings. Discover how the Mount fosters education, spiritual growth, and Benedictine traditions in a thriving community. Read more today!

L.-R.: Sisters Jennifer Halling, Patricia Gamgort, Maria Heppler, Chris Kean, and Mary Margaret Kean visit at the Dooley Center Companion Christmas party.

Holiday Celebrations Abound 

From festive songfests and holiday gatherings to an Irish music concert and a community Christmas party, sisters, employees, and friends came together in joyful celebration. Discover the heartwarming traditions and events that made this season special at Mount St. Scholastica.

Sister Helga Leija’s Monastic Profession

We joyfully welcome Sister Helga Leija into the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica! This marks a beautiful milestone as Sister Helga transitions her vows from an apostolic to a monastic life, embracing the rich tradition of prayer, work, and…

The Benedictine College Liturgical Choir sings at Vespers.

Mount Welcomes Benedictine College Students 

Benedictine College students have been actively involved with the Mount during the 2024-2025 school year through nursing clinicals, volunteer projects, the Prayer Partner Program, and Mass Communications service learning. These collaborations include assisting with daily needs, organizing events, and promoting spiritual and environmental initiatives at Mount St. Scholastica.