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Monastery News and Notes
Mount St. Scholastica celebrates milestones and community events! Sister Linda Herndon’s promotion at Benedictine College, Dooley Center’s PEAK Mentor Award, Sabbath Sunday reflections, and visits from Abbey monks highlight recent happenings. Discover how the Mount fosters education, spiritual growth, and Benedictine traditions in a thriving community. Read more today!
Holiday Celebrations Abound
From festive songfests and holiday gatherings to an Irish music concert and a community Christmas party, sisters, employees, and friends came together in joyful celebration. Discover the heartwarming traditions and events that made this season special at Mount St. Scholastica.
Donnelly College Scholarship Honors Sister Mary Teresa Morris
Sister Mary Teresa Morris, a dedicated nurse and educator, left a lasting legacy in healthcare and education. To honor her, the Sister Mary Teresa Morris Nursing Scholarship was established at Donnelly College. This endowment supports first-generation nursing students, empowering them to become compassionate healthcare professionals in her spirit of service.
Mount Welcomes Benedictine College Students
Benedictine College students have been actively involved with the Mount during the 2024-2025 school year through nursing clinicals, volunteer projects, the Prayer Partner Program, and Mass Communications service learning. These collaborations include assisting with daily needs, organizing events, and promoting spiritual and environmental initiatives at Mount St. Scholastica.
Have you visited our new website?
At mountosb.org, you’ll find it’s easy to submit a prayer request, sign up for a retreat at Sophia Spirituality Center, explore religious life in our community, view sisters’ obituaries, learn about our oblate program, keep up on news about our…
Keeler Receives Service Award
On October 25, 2024, Keeler Women's Center (KWC) received the Mark Dupree/Mayor Tyrone Garner Dedicated Service Award from Friends of Yates. The award recognizes KWC's ongoing support for domestic violence survivors and their children through support groups, financial assistance, hygiene products, and book donations.
A Story of Empowerment from Keeler Women’s Center
Elizabeth Garcia Aguilar found a supportive community at Keeler Women's Center (KWC) after moving to Kansas City in 2021. Through her involvement in various programs, she gained confidence, learned English, and later secured a full-time position as a nutrition assistant. Elizabeth's leadership was recognized with a Certificate of Recognition in 2024.
Sister Grace Discovers the Poet Within
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.
CLAR Invites Religious To Be Sentinels of Hope
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 Presents Fellin Lecture
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.
Sisters and Volunteers Celebrate the Season of Creation
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.
In the News: Our 15 (+) Minutes of Fame
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.