Sr. Barbara Jean Featured
Sister Barbara Jean was featured on the front page of the Herald Standard (April 25 edition) in an article regarding the Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. Read more >>
April 2014
Monastery Chapel
The blessings of Easter continue as the Sisters of St. Basil and the Catholic Church observe Bright Week. The chapel is a beautiful reflection of the joyous Easter celebration here at Mount Saint Macrina.
LifeQuesters on the Web 2014 Easter Edition
Read Easter reflections and more in the latest edition of LifeQuesters on the Web Easter 2014.
How to put together a Traditional Easter Basket
Today the ancient ritual of the Blessing of Easter foods will take place in many churches. Here is how to create your own >>
Winter’s Last Blast!
After perfect weather over the weekend, we briefly went back to winter on Tuesday and Wednesday. This photo, taken in the Monastery Garden, demonstrates just how cold it was here at Mount St. Macrina!
LifeQuest – Lenten II edition
Read about the Women of the Passion in LifeQuest Lenten II -2014.
March 2014
Praying History Does Not Repeat
Prayers for peace in Ukraine are being said at Mount St. Macrina’s House of Prayer as Russia continues its annexation of Crimea and anti-government protests are held in Kiev’s Independence Square, Maidan Nezalezhnosti.
Read full article here >>
Register for the Weekend Scripture Retreat
Weekend Scripture Retreat – House of Prayer Mount St. Macrina, April 25-27. For further information, call 724.438.7149.
LifeQuesters on the Web – Lenten I Edition
The Lenten I edition of LifeQuesters on the Web is now available. It features reflections, upcoming events at the House of Prayer and other information. Read more here: LifeQuesters Lenten I 2014
January 2014
Shining a Light on Catholic Sisters
The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation recently approved a new initiative—its Catholic Sisters strategy. This strategy seeks to strengthen congregations of Sisters. Strong and vital congregations will ensure that Sisters are able to serve their communities long into the future. This was particularly important to our founder, Conrad N. Hilton, who credited the Sisters with instilling in him the faith and values that guided his life. Read more >>