Welcome
to a place of peace and prayer.
We are a faithful and joy-filled monastery of Benedictine women near Kansas City. Our service to God’s people flows from our primary ministry of daily prayer and the witness of our community life.
The Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica were founded in Atchison, Kansas, in 1863. Along with seeking God through prayer and community, we have served others for many years as teachers. Today we share our faith not only by teaching, but through our ministries of Sophia Spirituality Center and Keeler Women’s Center. These ministries respond to the spiritual and temporal needs of our times. We also witness to the sacredness and interconnectedness of God’s creation through our spiritual formation, education, and advocacy.
“Our mission is to
Seek God through community life, prayer, ministry, and care for all creation.”
Declaration of Commitment
In a time of division and uncertainty, we believe it is important to affirm the dignity of all people and our shared responsibility for the common good. In solidarity with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, we support the Declaration of Commitment linked below.
Sophia Spirituality Center
Offering opportunities for respite and spiritual renewal, our retreat center hosts in-person and Zoom retreats, as well as spaces for both private individual and group retreats. Discover possibilities at Sophia Center.
Keeler Women’s Center
Our mission is to empower women in the urban core through education, advocacy, and personal and spiritual development. Learn more about what Keeler Center could offer you.
Learn & Grow with Us
Our two community ministries offer many opportunities to strengthen faith life and growth in self-confidence and life skills. We strive to offer a variety of programs that meet the needs of the people we serve.
