Development Office papers

With an influx of mass media channels since the mid-20th century, the Benedictine community found new ways to spread the Gospel message through stories and events to share their life and work. By creating a Development Office, the prioress had a central location to organize the outreach and recordkeeping needed for fundraising in support of the mission and ministries of the Sisters. In the 21st century, a communications position was added to the department in response to new ways to communicate, especially through the Internet. With the closing of both St. Scholastica Academy in Cañon City, Colorado and St. Scholastica High School in Chicago, Illinois, the Development Office took over coordination of alumnae reunions and services.