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…
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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…
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…
2025 Oblates and Enrollees
The Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery welcomed two new Oblates and five enrollees at Mass on May 18, 2025. The Oblates signed their certificates of Oblation and received their Oblate pin as a sign of…
Artist Monica Moore Presents at St. Scholastica Monastery
As part of an ongoing social justice series, the Sisters hosted artist Monica Moore at St. Scholastica Monastery May 9, 2025. Moore is the creator of “The Hearts Project”, an art exhibit centered around honoring…
Oral History Collaboration with UAFS
In February and March of 2024, UAFS students, instructors, staff, and Sisters began the first series of oral history interviews as a collaboration between the two entities. The UAFS Pebley Center acquired a grant to…