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This past weekend, eight women were warmly welcomed as they introduced themselves to the community as oblate candidates. Surrounded by the support of the oblate directors, each woman was presented with care and joy, marking the beginning of a meaningful…
Another wonderful Companion Party is in the books! This cherished winter tradition is always a highlight—because who doesn’t love a joyful gathering filled with treats and friendship? At the Dooley Center each sister is paired with a companion, ensuring that…
We are thrilled to share that yesterday, on the Feast of St. Scholastica, our community was blessed with a new member. Please join us in warmly welcoming Vicky Ortega, our newest postulant. We ask for your prayers as she begins…
Students from St. Benedict’s Catholic School visited the Mount and enjoyed a full tour of our chapels. Sister Suzanne shared the history and meaning behind the art and architecture, and introduced them to the Benedictine Rule and its lasting importance…
Sisters Welcome Members of Amnesty International Nineteen members of Amnesty International from across the United States came to Sophia Spirituality Center for a working retreat from September 3-6, 2025. The focus of the retreat was efforts to end the death…
The blessing of throats. On the Feast of St. Blaise, the Church observes the long-standing tradition of the Blessing of Throats. During this blessing, the minister holds two candles crossed at the throat of each person and prays: “Through the…
For many years, the archive area of Mount St. Scholastica has been bursting at the seams. Given that the Mount has a 163-year history, with 76 sisters currently living and 674 who are deceased, it is easy to understand why…
The Mount sisters are always delighted to welcome Benedictine College (BC) students to our campus. Here are some of the classes and projects that have brought them to the Mount in the 2025-2026 school year: • Dooley Center hosted 11…
What a great day at the Mount! Students from St. Benedict’s Catholic School spent time working alongside those who care for Merrywood Community Garden as well as the sisters in Dooley Center! As a team, they package seeds for the…
Music has been a thread in the life of Sister Janelle Maes since she took her first piano lesson at age 10. Her Benedictine teachers at St. Joseph High School — Sisters Noreen Hurter, Malachi Kennedy, and Rosaria Schaeffer —…
The Mount sisters celebrated Advent, Christmas, and the new year with lots of festive gatherings, and our employees, volunteers, and friends joined in the fun! In anticipation of Advent, sisters gathered in St. Lucy Chapel on Friday evening, November 28,…
In late September and early October of 2025, I had the privilege and blessing of being able to visit the Philippines. The Manila Priory of Missionary Benedictine Sisters invited me to lead a renewal program for a group of approximately…
