What do you prefer?
On Aug. 11, 2023, the Today Show Senior Food Editor Emi Boscamp published an article on the rise of the popularity of the buffet. In the report, she quoted IBIS World Research Marketing Company as…
St. Scholastica Academy Alumnae Reunion
September 20-22, 2025, alumnae of St. Scholastica Academy held their annual reunion. The “Scho Girls” attended Sunday Mass with the Sisters and then visited with one another and the Sisters as a delicious brunch was…
New Blog by Sister Laura Cathcart!
Sister Laura Cathcart, OSB, will publish a monthly blog that explores spiritual truths found by studying the Rule of St. Benedict. Sister Laura is the current director of the Oblates of St. Scholastica, who meet…
Sister Siena Fisk Profession
During Evening Praise on August 15, the feast of the Assumption, Sister Siena Fisk renewed her temporary profession for another year. She said, “In the sacred moment of my renewal of vows, I recommitted myself…
Sister Hilary’s Handmade Quilts
Sister Hilary Decker, OSB, has new quilts for sale. Her latest quilts are in the Parasol Doll pattern. The quilts range in colors. patterns, and sizes. Sister Hilary crafted quilts in Twin, Queen, and King…
When Is the End Actually the Beginning? (Matthew 28:1-20)
The circle is a mathematical wonder. It is an object/shape that has no beginning nor end—except for the point on it in which we determine is the start or the finish. There are an infinite…
GEM Fiesta of Solidarity
The Girls’ Education Matters scholarship program will hold its annual fundraiser, The Fiesta of Solidarity, on the evening of November 8, 2025. The Fiesta of Solidarity features the Subiaco Jazz Band, a silent auction, and…
New Signage
The monastery has implemented new signs that were installed on the grounds this spring. The signs serve different purposes. There is a solar entrance sign, new directional signs, and a digital sign on the corner…
Recommittal Ceremony
On June 26, 2025, the remains of ten Sisters who had been cremated since 2020 were removed from their burial places and recommitted to the columbarium during a special service. Afterward, a luncheon was held…
Sister Laura Cathcart, OSB, Transfers Vow of Stability
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Sister M. Laura Cathcart, O.S.B., transferred her vow of stability from Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to St. Scholastica Monastery. The Sisters and guests of Sister Laura were present…