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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.
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.…
Congratulations Novice Kathleen!
We joyfully congratulate Novice Kathleen Ann Lee as she takes the next step in her vocation! After completing her postulancy, she officially entered the novitiate this past weekend!
Merrywood Community Garden Update
We’re thrilled to share that the Merrywood Community Garden has produced many pounds of fresh food this year! This success is a direct result of the dedication and hard work of our incredible volunteers. Your time and effort are making…
Sisters go to Brazil
Sisters Mary Elizabeth Schweiger, Suzanne Fitzmaurice, and Bridget Dickason recently visited Brazil, where they spent time with our four Sisters who live there full time. Their visit included time with the Sisters, a tour of the local area, participation in…
Community Garden Updates
Volunteers have already begun harvesting fresh produce from the Merrywood Community Garden! So far, the garden has yielded beans, zucchini, peppers, lettuce, cucumbers, squash, and garlic. We’re grateful that all of this food is being donated to Catholic Charities to…
Choir Chapel Roof Update
As they work above us, we lift up prayers for the workers’ safety! Thank you to the amazing team of roofers for keeping us dry while we pray! And a huge thank you to all our donors for making this…
Merrywood Community Garden Work Day
The community came together to kick off the second season of the Merrywood Community Garden with enthusiasm and dedication. Volunteers gathered to plant a variety of produce to be donated as it is harvested this season. A heartfelt thank you…
A Special Thanks for Your Support
To Our Wonderful Donors, We are overjoyed to share that the roof at Mount St. Scholastica is being fully replaced—thanks to YOU! Your generosity has made it possible for us to continue serving our community without interruption. Your support showed…
Bilingual Mass-Photo Gallery
We were blessed to celebrate a beautiful bilingual Mass at Mount St. Scholastica, where voices in English and Spanish came together in prayer and song. A powerful reminder of unity, faith, and the richness of our diverse community.
2025 Oblation Photo Gallery
Congratulations to the newest oblates of Mount St. Scholastica! This weekend, you made a beautiful commitment to living the Benedictine values in your daily lives. May your journey be filled with grace, wisdom, and deep joy. Welcome to a lifelong…
Holy Triduum Photo Gallery
From Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, we journey through love, sacrifice, hope, and renewal. Jesus’ acts of service, the solemnity of the cross, the stillness of waiting, and the joy of resurrection invite us to reflect, serve, and celebrate transformation.…
Sister Helga Leija’s Monastic Profession
We joyfully welcome Sister Helga Leija into the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica! This marks a beautiful milestone as Sister Helga transitions her vows from an apostolic to a monastic life, embracing the rich tradition of prayer, work, and…