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As the oblate program at the Mount continues to grow, we discerned the need for an oblate coordinator to manage our formation program and events such as the Rite of Oblation and Oblate Renewal Day. Fortunately, Faye Miller decided to…
A group of five lay persons brought many gifts to Mount St. Scholastica when they made their oblation on April 26, 2025. The new oblates come from different faith backgrounds and careers, including teaching, museum management, senior care, and business.…
Dear Friends, You are truly a gift to our community! Some of you give of your time to volunteer at the Mount, Sophia Center, and Keeler Women’s Center so we can keep our services to others going smoothly. Your financial…
The second weekend in June was a time to reconnect with former students and welcome Board and Cabinet members of Benedictine College (BC) to the Mount. On June 12, 2025, sisters shared Evening Prayer and supper with 23 guests who…
On March 25, 2025, Sister Helga Leija stood before the community at Vespers and made her monastic profession of obedience, fidelity to the monastic way of life (conversatio), and stability, thus becoming the newest sister of Mount St. Scholastica. Sister…
We joyfully congratulate Novice Kathleen Ann Lee as she takes the next step in her vocation! After completing her postulancy, she officially entered the novitiate this past weekend!
Last September, I had the opportunity to visit Sequoia National Park in California and stand in reverence before the largest tree in the world: a sequoia named the General Sherman Tree. This tree is 275 feet tall; for me to…
We’re thrilled to share that the Merrywood Community Garden has produced many pounds of fresh food this year! This success is a direct result of the dedication and hard work of our incredible volunteers. Your time and effort are making…
Sisters Mary Elizabeth Schweiger, Suzanne Fitzmaurice, and Bridget Dickason recently visited Brazil, where they spent time with our four Sisters who live there full time. Their visit included time with the Sisters, a tour of the local area, participation in…
Twelve students began the 3-year program in September 2022 as the pandemic was waning. Sr. Mary Elizabeth was the director. When she became prioress, she and the council chose a Leadership team of Mary Kay Whitacre, Sr. Marcia Ziska, and…
The Souljourners residency week, held June 22-28, featured two keynote speakers, Lucy Abbott Tucker and Diane Millis. Fifteen students participated (four 3rd year, six 2nd year, and five 1st year students)! In addition, there were five interns and six staff…
Volunteers have already begun harvesting fresh produce from the Merrywood Community Garden! So far, the garden has yielded beans, zucchini, peppers, lettuce, cucumbers, squash, and garlic. We’re grateful that all of this food is being donated to Catholic Charities to…
