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As seen in Threshold
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Sisters Judith and Elizabeth Present Retreats in Australia
“The trip of a lifetime” was the way Sisters Elizabeth Carrillo and Judith Sutera described the “preaching tour” of Australia they took in February and March of 2025. They were invited by a consortium of Benedictine communities in that country…
Twelve New Spiritual Directors Graduate from Souljourners
Twelve Souljourners students celebrated three years of study, skill building, practicum work, and fellowship at their graduation ceremony on July 12. After reflecting on their time together at a mini-retreat on July 11 and sharing a final supper together, the…
Peace and Justice Activities at the Mount
Motivated by Jesus’ call to love our neighbor and by the Benedictine value of hospitality, Mount sisters have been actively advocating for the needs of the poor and immigrants, educating groups about how to address justice issues, and promoting ethical…
Donors Help Us Replace Our Monastery Roof
We are grateful to our donors who have contributed funds to replace the roof of our monastery and Choir Chapel. This six-month project, which began in March 2025, is being performed by Seaman-Schuske Metalworks of St. Joseph, Missouri. The roof was…
Brazilian Monks Visit the Mount
On July 19, 2025, the Mount sisters enjoyed a visit from four Benedictine monks from Mosteiro São Jose (St. Joseph Monastery) in Mineiros, Goias, Brazil, which is part of the monastic community of St. Benedict’s Abbey. These monks are colleagues of…
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…