The Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison pray over Archbishop McKnight before a community meal. After the lunch, the archbishop was given a tour of the Mount. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER
ATCHISON — Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery here welcomed Archbishop Shawn McKnight with all the warmth and hospitality they are renowned for when he made a daylong visit to the monastery on Nov. 16.
Archbishop Shawn McKnight laughs with Prioress Sister Mary Elizabeth Schweiger, OSB, as Sisters Irene Nowell, Elaine Fischer, Susan Barber and more wait their turn to introduce themselves. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER
In addition to a Mass, lunch and the chance to meet each Sister individually, the archbishop got to see Dooley Center, St. Cecilia’s retreat house, the Sophia Center, the cemetery, the monastic bee hives and more.
Under the direction of Sister Elizabeth Carrillo, OSB (bottom right), the members of the Schola of Mount St. Scholastica raise their voices in song during a Nov. 16 Mass celebrated by Archbishop Shawn McKnight. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER
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