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As seen in Threshold
This is a place to view individual stories from the Threshold magazine. This is a great way to view the articles without the use of paper! If you are interested in learning more about Threshold and our community, check out the Threshold Page.
Sisters Honor Employees with Service Awards
On May 29, 2025, the Mount sisters hosted a picnic to thank care providers and administrators at Dooley Center and employees of the monastery for their hard work on our behalf. This annual gathering has become a treasured time for…
Bilingual Retreatants Enjoy Benedictine Hospitality
As soon as the 50 attendees of a Bilingual Women’s Day retreat arrived at Sophia Center on April 27 and were met with coffee and Sister Loretta McGuire’s homemade cinnamon rolls, they knew they were going to have a special…
Keeler Women’s Center Honors Its Volunteers
Every year, the Keeler Women’s Center (KWC) volunteer recognition celebration is held at local places rooted in the history of the Kansas City metro area. On Friday, April 4, 2025, KWC celebrated more than 65 volunteers and community partners at the…
Meet our New Oblate Coordinator
As the oblate program at the Mount continues to grow, we discerned the need for an oblate coordinator to manage our formation program and events such as the Rite of Oblation and Oblate Renewal Day. Fortunately, Faye Miller decided to…
Mount Welcomes New Oblates
A group of five lay persons brought many gifts to Mount St. Scholastica when they made their oblation on April 26, 2025. The new oblates come from different faith backgrounds and careers, including teaching, museum management, senior care, and business.…
Development Message
Dear Friends, You are truly a gift to our community! Some of you give of your time to volunteer at the Mount, Sophia Center, and Keeler Women’s Center so we can keep our services to others going smoothly. Your financial…
Sisters Host BC Board Members and Alumni
The second weekend in June was a time to reconnect with former students and welcome Board and Cabinet members of Benedictine College (BC) to the Mount. On June 12, 2025, sisters shared Evening Prayer and supper with 23 guests who…
Sister Helga Leija Makes Her Monastic Profession
On March 25, 2025, Sister Helga Leija stood before the community at Vespers and made her monastic profession of obedience, fidelity to the monastic way of life (conversatio), and stability, thus becoming the newest sister of Mount St. Scholastica. Sister…
From the Prioress Lessons from the Sequoia Trees:
Last September, I had the opportunity to visit Sequoia National Park in California and stand in reverence before the largest tree in the world: a sequoia named the General Sherman Tree. This tree is 275 feet tall; for me to…
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.