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Sisters in Ministry
These stories highlight the varied ministries of our Sisters at Mount St. Scholastica. Read more for a glimpse into life in a monastic community and the ministries we have been called to do. Learn more on our Meet the Sisters page.
Keeler Women’s Center Celebrates Volunteers During Volunteer Week 2026
Keeler Women's Center celebrated over 50 volunteers in person on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Shawnee Town 1929 Museum in Shawnee, KS.
Beatitudes from the Heartland
We encourage you to join our Beatitudes from the Heartland group if you cannot join a group at your parish or are not catholic but would love to join a small faith-sharing group.
Catholic Sisters Week-Vocational Inspirations
Join us in honoring Catholic Sisters Week as seven of our sisters share inspiring stories of their vocations at Mount St. Scholastica. This week, hear from our sisters as they reflect on their vocational callings and what it truly means…
Keeler Women’s Center Hosts Volunteer Christmas Party at The Johnson County Museum
Friday, December 6, 2024 Keeler Women's Center celebrated its annual Volunteer Christmas Party at the Johnson County Museum.
Sister Angela Retires After 59 Years of Ministry
When Sister Angela Ostermann entered the Mount in 1961 after graduating from Mount St. Scholastica College (MSSC) with a degree in home economics, it never occurred to her that she might become a dietician. However, she said, “Mother Celeste Hemmen…
Dooley Center Visits Keeler Women’s Center
Dooley Center staff visits Keeler Women's Center
Sister Irene Receives Award from Saint John’s Abbey
Saint John’s Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota, has bestowed their Pax Christi Award on Sister Irene Nowell in recognition of her work on The Saint John’s Bible, a handwritten, illuminated Bible for the new millennium.
Three Sisters Retire from Medical Ministries
Celebrating the careers of Sisters Mary Rardin, Oanh Pham, and Maria Nguyen
Sister Genevieve Robinson
A reflection on the ministry in which I am engaged has little order, but is related to what I have been trained for throughout my life. I am a Ph.D. trained historian. Even though I did not begin my academic…
Sister Patricia Seipel: “Our community is woven together”
As Benedictines, we gather daily for prayer and community living. It is from these gatherings that I draw my strength to be able to fulfill the work of my day.
Sister Patricia Gamgort: “Mindfully sanctifying regular time”
Being Benedictine is very integral to my life and ministry. Both are very much entwined.
Sister Anne Shepard
My primary ministry is as a Donnelly College volunteer, serving especially in the areas of marketing and development. I work with others to offer zoom classes on the theology and works of Pope Francis. Moreover, I serve as president of the board of…
