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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.
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…
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…
St. Benedict’s Abbey Caroling
What a gift to welcome the monks from St. Benedict’s Abbey! Their beautiful caroling filled the space with joy!
Christmas Eve Mass and Reception
If you thought Christmas ended on December 25, here’s your reminder that the season is still unfolding! Here is how we started the Christmas season at the Mount, embracing prayer and community—and maybe a few sweet treats!
Employee Christmas Party
At Mount St. Scholastica, we gathered this week to celebrate our employees with a warm and festive Christmas party. The afternoon was a chance to step away from our daily routines and simply enjoy one another’s company. We shared stories,…
Keeler Women’s Center Christmas Party
We had such a joyful time celebrating our incredible staff and volunteers at this year’s Keeler Women’s Center Christmas party! Their compassion, dedication, and teamwork make the Center a place of hope for so many. It was a beautiful evening…
Night of Dreams Photo Gallery 2025
Thank you to everyone who helped make this truly a Night of Dreams! Your generosity, presence, and joyful spirit made the evening unforgettable. To all who gave so generously through gifts and contributions, your support lights the way for our…
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…