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Care for Creation
Care for all creation is part of our mission, and is a huge part of who we are. Here, we are able to feature how we can care for the earth in small ways that continue to grow. To learn more about our efforts, check out our Care for Creation page.
Hoop House Update
We’ve successfully covered the hoop house, thanks to the hard work and coordination of a number of helping hands. From volunteers guiding or “fluffing” the cover into place with brooms to the extensive installation of wiggle wire, every part of…
Students and Sisters Package Seeds for the Seed Fair
What a great day at the Mount! Students from St. Benedict’s Catholic School spent time working alongside those who care for Merrywood Community Garden as well as the sisters in Dooley Center! As a team, they package seeds for 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…
Hoop House
We are so grateful for the many hands that came together to help us put up the Hoop House! With the support of generous volunteers, and a group of Benedictine College engineering students, we were able to bring this project…
Wangari Work Day
This past week, the sisters of Mount St. Scholastica gathered for our annual Wangari Work Day, a tradition of caring for our home and the land entrusted to us. Named in honor of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai, who…
September Merrywood Garden Update
We are excited to celebrate the abundant harvest from the Merrywood Community Garden this year! Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our amazing volunteers, the garden has produced 516 pounds of fresh, healthy food for those in need.…
Fall Clean Up Day
What a great weekend for our fall clean-up day! This past Saturday we had several volunteers helping us remove fallen branches and this year’s sunflowers, weeding and preparing the flower gardens, and so much more! Thank you to all our…
How we make socially responsible investments
How we are able to make socially responsible investments, do our part in caring for creation, and stand up for what we believe in.
In the spirit of Laudato Si
Resources for recycling opportunities.
Spring arrives at the Mount
Every spring, we are blessed with an abundance of buds, flowers, and new growth. If you are interested, you can visit our grounds and experience the different seasons with us!