Gospel Justice

We recognize the dignity of all people no matter their race, what their religious beliefs are, or how they come to us. Come as YOU are. This includes the poor, sick, and imprisoned. We will welcome all with open arms. This is our obligation because this is what Jesus taught us. We cannot only hear these teachings, but we must put them into actions in our lives. With the foundation of Catholic Social Teaching, we are able to remain active with current issues, and hopefully, help make the world become a more peaceful unified place.

All members of Mount St. Scholastica are involved with Benedictines for Peace in works of charity and works of justice:

• The World Peace Prayer is prayed daily in St. Lucy Chapel by those who live in Dooley Center.
• Sisters participate in the Hunger Task Force of Atchison, which responds to basic needs of shelter, utilities, medicine, food, and transportation to Atchison area residents.
• Sisters collaborate with the Atchison Ministerial Alliance, including involvement in special events, e.g. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, Lenten Soup and Sermon series.
• Victims of natural disasters receive a contribution to aid those in need.
• Sisters supported religious communities providing shelter and safety to refugees during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the aftermath of the Afghanistan conflict.
• Sisters donate produce and other supplies for the Atchison Catholic Charities Food Distribution Center.
• Sisters offer spiritual services for both men and women in the Atchison County Jail and the Kansas State Prison.
• Sisters and Oblates of Mount St. Scholastica assist immigrants at the Mexican border through collaboration with Catholic Charities in El Paso, Laredo, and San Antonio in Texas, and San Diego, California.
• Sisters have taught in the college and volunteer on the development board for Donnelly College.
• Sisters sign letters to state and federal elected representatives regarding social justice issues.