The Monastic Congregation of Saint Scholastica, comprised of 17 Monasteries of
Benedictine Women, was established on February 25, 1922.
Conference of Benedictine Prioresses
January 29 - February 4
Pre-Chapter of Monastic Congregation of St Scholastica
(online only) June 23-26
Visitations:
In the Spirit of the Gospel and the inspiration of St. Benedict we, as memebers of the Conference of Benedictine Prioresses (CBP), representing more than 1100 sisters, commit ourselves to Christ-like hospitality. Therefore, we call upon our leaders, especially governors, state legislators, members of the United States Congress, and our president to reconsider proposed immigration policies and to work toward solutions that uphold the dignity and rights of all people. We urge them to create pathways to citizenship for immigrants, provide humane treatment for those in detention, and ensure that immigrant families are not torn apart. In addition, we commit ourselves to work with other organizations who are advocating and caring for immigrant peoples.
As Benedictine sisters, we are inspired by the life and teachings of St. Benedict. In the sixth century time when he lived, travelers and pilgrims were often met with violence on the road and sought refuge in his monasteries. Benedict was inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to recieve all who came seeking refuge. He modeled his life on that of Christ who recieved the poor, the lame, the outcast, and the stranger.
St Benedict quoted Jesus who said, "I was a stranger, and you welcomed me" (Matthew 25:35). For centuries, men and women have continued to be inspired by St. Benedict's example of Christ-like hospitality and his teachings that all people who present themselves are to be received as Christ. May we and all people, in our time, do the same.
Approved February 2, 2025.
The Monastic Congregation Council had a two day meeting in Bristow, Virginia. They continued the meetings by joining with the Presidents and councils of all the US based congregations over the next couple days.
Saint Benedict Monastery in Bristow, VA installed Sister Andrea Westkampf as their new prioress. She then installed her new Council. May God bless Sr. Andrea, the Council and the entire community.
Saint Benedict Monastery elected its twelfth Prioress, Sister Andrea Westkampf. The election process was facilitated by Sr. Elaine Fischer of Mount St. Scholastica and Sr. Lynn McKenzie the President of the Monastic Congregation of St. Scholastica.
Sister Lynn, Sister Andrea and Sister Elaine
Sister Lynn and Sister Andrea
Sister Cecilia, Sister Andrea V., Sister Joanne and Sister Andrea - the four living Prioresses.
Sr Lynn McKenzie spent some time at St Gertrude visiting with the community as they hosted Benedictine Sisters of Christu Jyothi from India.
On April 25-28, the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh welcomed Sr. Lynn McKenzie and Sr. Aileen Bankemper from the Monastic Congregation of St. Scholastica for their canonical visitation.
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