Mount St. Scholastica

On this day, the Catholic Church celebrates both known and unknown individuals who have lived a life of love and fidelity to Christ. Saints continue to come from all different backgrounds and states of life, depicting a glorious tapestry of the love of God in the world. Similarly, each one of us is invited into […]

The Commemoration of All Souls is a day of hope and prayer as we remember all those who have gone before us in this life. This day is particularly dedicated to prayer for those who are still awaiting the beatific vision. For Christians, this day is not one of sorrow, but of joyful expectation since […]

(1538-1584) St. Charles Borromeo is renowned for reforming priestly formation and ministry. Born into a distinguished background during a time of rampant nepotism, at the age of twenty-two, Borromeo was made a cardinal by his uncle, Pope Pius IV. Following the Council of Trent in which he played a prominent role in producing the Catechism, […]

St. Martin is the patron saint of soldiers, beggars, and France.

Saint Josaphat is the patron saint of Ukraine, the reunion between the Orthodox and Roman Catholic faiths, and those being persecuted for their faith.

Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first United States citizen to be canonized and is the patron saint of immigrants. She also founded nearly 70 institutions to help immigrants and to care for the sick and abandoned. Fun Fact: St. Frances Cabrini visited Mount St. Scholastica in 1902, and she is the first U.S. citizen to be […]

St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop of Myra in present-day Turkey, is known for his generosity, kindness, and dedication to the Christian faith. He is celebrated for his acts of charity, most famously for secretly providing dowries for three poor sisters, saving them from a life of poverty and potentially prostitution. Over time, this act of […]

Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of many things, including martyrs, music and musicians, composers, instrument makers, poets, the blind, and bodily purity. Saint Cecilia, pray for us!

Saint Andrew the Apostle is the patron saint of many things, including Scotland, Fishermen, Greece, Russia, and Patras. In addition, he is the patron saint of singers, spinsters, maidens, women wishing to become mothers, gout, and sore throats. He is also invoked against cramps, convulsions, dysentery, fever, neck pain, and whooping cough. 

Saint Francis Xavier is the patron saint of Catholic missions, foreign missions, missionaries, and navigators. He is also known as the Apostle of the Indies.

Happy Feast Day of St. Nicholas! Known for his kindness, generosity, and love for children, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, and children. His life was marked by acts of secret giving and care for those in need, making him a beloved figure around the world. Today, as we celebrate his spirit […]

Saint Ambrose was a bishop, educator, and defender of the faith. Saint Ambrose is the patron saint of many things, including bees, beekeepers, candlemakers, Milan, learning, bishops, students, domestic animals, and others.

Today, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary — a beautiful reminder of God’s pure love and grace. It’s the belief that Mary, from the moment of her conception, was preserved from original sin, making her a perfect vessel to bear Jesus. Mary shows us the power of humility, faith, and the […]

Saint Lucy is the patron saint of the blind, eye problems, and an island in the Caribbean called Saint Lucia. Her name means "light" and she is known as the "saint of light".  Saint Lucy, pray for us!

Saint John of the Cross (the "Mystical Doctor") is the patron saint of Contemplatives and mystics, Spanish poets, and Discalced Carmelites. Saint John of the Cross, pray for us!

Join us on Christmas Eve for mass in Saint Scholastica Chapel! Mass will begin at 8:15 pm. We can not wait to celebrate with you all!

The Nativity of the Lord, the birth of Jesus Christ, is the foundational event of Christmas. Celebrated on December 25th, it commemorates the moment when God became human in the form of Jesus in Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah. According to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Jesus was born to Mary and […]

Join us in celebrating the birth of Christ on Christmas morning! Christmas Day Mass will begin at 10:30 am in our Choir Chapel. We look forward to seeing you all here!

Saint Stephen is the patron saint of deacons and stonemasons.

St. John the Evangelist is the patron saint of love, loyalty, friendships, and authors.   St. John is also the patron saint of many professions, including arms manufacturers, art dealers, basketmakers, bookbinders, booksellers, publishers, butchers, candlemakers, and compositors.