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The Mount relies on many employees to care for our sisters and family members in Dooley Center, maintain our buildings and grounds, and assist with our ministries at Keeler Women’s Center and Sophia Center. As a way of inviting our…
More than 60 oblates and inquirers gathered at the Mount both in person and via Zoom on October 4, 2025, for Oblate Renewal Day. The day began with Morning Prayer in the Choir Chapel. The prioress, Sister Mary Elizabeth Schweiger,…
By Oblate Shari Reilly The Scholastica oblate deanery, which started in Kansas City, Missouri, has been together for 34 years. Over the years we have added to our numbers while keeping active membership between 15 and 20 members. As members…
Shawn McKnight, one of the last archbishops appointed by Pope Francis in April 2025, was warmly welcomed to the Mount on November 16, 2025. After presiding at the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Choir Chapel, the archbishop greeted sisters and…
On December 7, 2025, Sister Elizabeth Carrillo gave a Sabbath Sunday presentation about the windows on the north side of the Choir Chapel. She provided information about the symbols included in the windows and the stories they relay about the…
Kathleen Lee took the next step in her monastic journey on August 23, 2025, by entering the novitiate at a simple liturgical ceremony during Evening Prayer. Upon affirming that her desire is to seek God within the community of Mount…
Save the Date for the next Night of Dreams October 25, 2026 at the Overland Park Convention Center Donors of Mount St. Scholastica know that the Night of Dreams is the place to be to catch up with the sisters,…
When the Mount was searching for a new development director, Chris Jehle immediately stood out — not only because he stands at 6’1”! It was clear that Chris shares the Mount’s values of dignity for all, especially the vulnerable; the…
For the Mount’s donors and benefactors, Sister Mary Agnes Patterson is a familiar voice on the phone that regularly thanks them for their donations. Now, after 20 and a half years of “friend raising,” coordinating the Night of Dreams, and…
What the World Needs Now A song from 1965 keeps stirring in my heart these days. Written by Hal David with music by Burt Bacharach, the song is What the World Needs Now. Here is the refrain: What the world…
What a gift to welcome the monks from St. Benedict’s Abbey! Their beautiful caroling filled the space with joy!
If you thought Christmas ended on December 25, here’s your reminder that the season is still unfolding! Here is how we started the Christmas season at the Mount, embracing prayer and community—and maybe a few sweet treats!
