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Concert Celebrates the Mount’s Musical Heritage
A concert in celebration of the 160th anniversary of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery was performed by the Benedictine College Chamber Singers on November 5, 2023.
Fostering Community with “Partners in Prayer”
In the "Partners in Prayer" program, Benedictine College students are paired with a sister and join the community for Evening Prayer and supper once or twice a month.
Mount Welcomes Benedictine College Students
Several classes of students from Benedictine College (BC) have visited the Mount in the 2023-2024 school year.
First Graders Visit Day of the Dead Altar
Several years ago, Sister Helga Leija introduced the Mexican tradition of creating a “Day of the Dead” altar at the Mount. The altar is decorated with colorful flags, paper marigold flowers, and sugar skulls and includes photos of deceased loved…
Diane O’Brien Represents Mount at International Oblate Congress
Diane said the days at the Congress were made up of three components: prayer, education, and community.
Sisters Tackle Fall Housecleaning
The sisters found the adage “Many hands make light work” to be true and know that plenty of outdoor work awaits when spring arrives.
Leadership Options Considered at Oblate Renewal Day
The most important action that oblates can take is to set a Benedictine example and be a witness for Benedictinism in our daily lives.
Three Sisters Retire from Medical Ministries
Celebrating the careers of Sisters Mary Rardin, Oanh Pham, and Maria Nguyen
Lantern Procession Commemorates Arrival of the Sisters
Marking the 160th anniversary of the founding of Mount St. Scholastica
Hold Your Light High
Will you walk with us tonight? Will you shine your light to dispel the darkness of violence, prejudice, distrust? Will you help us carry the light that brought us to this city 160 years ago and sustains us into the future?
Fellin Lecturer Affirms Teaching of Benedictine Principles
Sister Susan’s lecture was an affirmation of the Mount’s ministry of education that started in 1863 when the founding sisters of Mount St. Scholastica opened their first school within days of arriving in Atchison.
The Flow of God’s Blessings Over 160 Years
Like my great-great-grandfather and so many others, we who are present today when others are in need can join in God’s great flow of mercy.