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Photo stories and photo galleries tell their own stories, and we love being able to share these with you all. This is where we feature our bigger celebrations, holidays, and events.
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…
Cinco de Mayo
The Dooley Center hosted a fun Cinco de Mayo celebration yesterday, featuring treats like tres leches cake and fresh mango topped with chamoy and Tajín.
Oblation 2026
We welcomed seven new oblates to our community! Congratulations to each of them for embracing and sharing the Rule of St. Benedict with us. We look forward to the many ways you will continue to share its spirit with others…
Easter Triduum 2026 Photos
Holy Thursday Good Friday Easter Vigil
Employee Appreciation Day
Happy National Employee Appreciation Day!Today we celebrate our incredible employees! We are proud of our employees and grateful for the dedication, compassion, and excellence they bring every day. Each of you truly embodies the Benedictine values through your service, teamwork,…
St. Walburga Breakfast
On this feast of St. Walburga, we celebrated by sharing a breakfast of hard rolls (with honey of course), meats and cheeses, fruits, homemade yogurts, homemade granola, and hard-boiled eggs. For the past 16 years, Sr. Patricia Seipel and Sr.…
Ash Wednesday Reflection
Observance of Lent Chapter 49 of the Rule of Benedict St. Benedict begins Chapter 49 on “The Observance of Lent,” with a powerful challenge: “The life of a monk ought to be a continuous Lent.” For Benedict, this does not…
Oblate Candidates are Welcomed by the Sisters
This past weekend, eight women were warmly welcomed as they introduced themselves to the community as oblate candidates. Surrounded by the support of the oblate directors, each woman was presented with care and joy, marking the beginning of a meaningful…
Winter Companion Party 2026
Another wonderful Companion Party is in the books! This cherished winter tradition is always a highlight—because who doesn’t love a joyful gathering filled with treats and friendship? At the Dooley Center each sister is paired with a companion, ensuring that…
Welcoming Postulant Vicky Ortega
We are thrilled to share that yesterday, on the Feast of St. Scholastica, our community was blessed with a new member. Please join us in warmly welcoming Vicky Ortega, our newest postulant. We ask for your prayers as she begins…
St. Benedict’s Catholic School Visits the Mount
Students from St. Benedict’s Catholic School visited the Mount and enjoyed a full tour of our chapels. Sister Suzanne shared the history and meaning behind the art and architecture, and introduced them to the Benedictine Rule and its lasting importance…
The Feast of St. Blaise
The blessing of throats. On the Feast of St. Blaise, the Church observes the long-standing tradition of the Blessing of Throats. During this blessing, the minister holds two candles crossed at the throat of each person and prays: “Through the…