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Sister Grace Malaney embraces her hobby advice with enthusiasm, taking up sudoku, piano, and poetry. Inspired by her childhood love of poetry and a comment from Sister Susan Barber, she now writes hundreds of poems, drawing inspiration from psalms and her experiences. Her work is compiled in her book, Passing Through.
The Latin American Confederation of Religious Conference in Argentina brought together over 1,000 participants to address key challenges in religious life, including inequality, aging communities, and declining vocations. Speakers emphasized hope through strategic downsizing, collaboration, and justice work, urging attendees to embrace change and serve as sentinels of hope in their communities.
Sister Judith Sutera, OSB, delivered the 25th Mary L. Fellin Lecture at Benedictine College, exploring Benedictine values of prayer, hospitality, and humility. She emphasized the timeless wisdom of monastic life and urged listeners to discern God’s voice, embrace community, and take small, faithful steps toward the future.
During the 2024 Season of Creation, sisters, oblates, and volunteers honored creation through prayer, gardening, tree planting, and environmental stewardship. From honey harvesting to Merrywood Garden’s successful first year, our commitment to sustainability continues.
We have made national and international headlines for our work in socially responsible investing. Featured by AP, NPR, and ABC News, our advocacy for ethical corporate practices gained widespread attention. Our commitment to justice and sustainability continues to inspire.
During Oblate Renewal Day, oblates explored Laudato Si’ and ethical investing for the common good. Discussions focused on aligning financial choices with Benedictine values, sustainability, and just corporate practices. Together, we commit to fostering a more equitable and environmentally responsible world through faith and action.
Mount St. Scholastica’s 2024 Night of Dreams brought together supporters for a joyful evening of dining, auctions, and giving. Guests helped secure a $100,000 matching grant, and the event raised $486,000 for the sisters’ ministries. Save the date for the next Night of Dreams on November 9, 2025!
Oblate Renewal Day brought together 75 oblates and inquirers in person and via Zoom for prayer, renewal, and learning. Sessions focused on caring for the earth and investing in the common good. The sisters cherish this partnership in faith and action for a better world!
Today we celebrated the Feast of St. Walburga with a special breakfast, thanks to the thoughtful preparations of Sister Susan and Sister Patricia S.! The spread was filled with delicious homemade treats, including hard rolls from Sister Loretta, Greek yogurt…
On August 24, 2024, the Mount sisters welcomed Katie Lee as a postulant. Inspired by faith from childhood, Katie’s journey led her to the Benedictine life of prayer and service. She now embraces community, formation, and deep listening to God’s call. Welcome, Katie, to this sacred journey!
Let us ask Our Lady of Guadalupe to protect individuals and families who live in fear or pain due to migration and/or deportation. May the “Virgen morena”, who knew how to reconcile peoples when they were at enmity, grant us…
Pope Francis calls us to be Pilgrims of Hope, embracing trust and renewal in uncertain times. Like a pilgrimage, hope grounds us while moving us forward. Our community remains committed to serving others and spreading hope through faith, action, and compassion. Join us on this sacred journey of hope!
