Responses and official statements from the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, along with significant messages from Church leadership. Our community’s responses to major events affecting the Church, our communities, and the world reflect our Benedictine values and commitment to speaking thoughtfully on matters of faith, justice, and the common good. Learn more about Gospel Justice.
The following statement was released by the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas on August 20th, 2026. Kansas City, Kan. — Based on the recommendation of the Independent Review Board of the Archdiocese after an independent investigation into the allegations regarding…
As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) has invited congregations to reflect on the values that have guided their ministries throughout the history of our country. On June…
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, 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…
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…
Mount St. Scholastica Statement January 23, 2026 As Benedictines, we are called constantly to discern where and how God is calling us to serve others in response to the needs of the times. Since our founding in 1863, those circumstances…
We Benedictine sisters of Atchison, Kansas, are saddened and appalled by the recent violent military actions of our country. On Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, the annual day of honoring Jesus, the Prince of Peace, the US military bombed Nigeria, claiming to…
The UISG, USG, and other Church organizations are promoting the campaign “Religious Life for Climate Justice: Turning Hope into Action,” encouraging Superiors General to sign a statement for a just and sustainable future. As COP30 takes place in Belém, Brazil…
We, the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, are grieved by the rising political discord in our country and the violence it is inciting. Our prayers go out to the victims and family members of those who have been killed…
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…
“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…
As Atchison Benedictine sisters, we endorse the following Conference on Benedictine Prioresses Statement Regarding Immigration: In the spirit of the Gospel and the inspiration of St. Benedict we, as members of the Conference of Benedictine Prioresses (CBP), representing more than…
