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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!
The Surviving Domestic Violence Support Group will be meeting only once a month. Now it will only gather on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m.
El Grupo de Apoyo Para El Duelo: Camino Esperanza se reprograma para el jueves, 24 de abril, 2025 por conflicto con La Semana Santa.
The gospel reading for this past Sunday brought to mind the senseless killing of Father Arul Carasala just a few days earlier. As I reflected on this gospel, I wondered why the people of Sts. Peter and Paul in Seneca…
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 Mary Teresa Morris, a dedicated nurse and educator, left a lasting legacy in healthcare and education. To honor her, the Sister Mary Teresa Morris Nursing Scholarship was established at Donnelly College. This endowment supports first-generation nursing students, empowering them to become compassionate healthcare professionals in her spirit of service.
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…
Reflection: Ephesians 1: 3-14 Sister Helga, a column editor and translator for Global Sisters Report, which is a division of the National Catholic Reporter, shares stories of courageous women religious all over the world who are making a difference in…
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.
At mountosb.org, you’ll find it’s easy to submit a prayer request, sign up for a retreat at Sophia Spirituality Center, explore religious life in our community, view sisters’ obituaries, learn about our oblate program, keep up on news about our…
On October 25, 2024, Keeler Women's Center (KWC) received the Mark Dupree/Mayor Tyrone Garner Dedicated Service Award from Friends of Yates. The award recognizes KWC's ongoing support for domestic violence survivors and their children through support groups, financial assistance, hygiene products, and book donations.
Elizabeth Garcia Aguilar found a supportive community at Keeler Women's Center (KWC) after moving to Kansas City in 2021. Through her involvement in various programs, she gained confidence, learned English, and later secured a full-time position as a nutrition assistant. Elizabeth's leadership was recognized with a Certificate of Recognition in 2024.
