Welcome to Schola Ministries

Welcome to Schola Ministries, a cooperative venture in service of the contemplative and liturgical arts that has provided a ministry platform to produce and share the scholarship, musical compositions, and creative works of Kathleen Deignan, C.N.D. and other Schola artists. Since its original founding in 1977 by Sister Kathleen and Evelyn Avoglia, and re-founding in 1997, Schola Ministries has grown into a multi-faceted sacred arts and teaching company that has produced thirteen recordings of Deignan’s music, promoted her several book publications, while providing support for her work of spiritual teaching and animation in concert with a host of gifted friends.

Theologian, spiritual writer, retreat animator, poet, musician, climate activist, and social entrepreneur, Sister Kathleen has translated the depths of the Christian mystical tradition into a vibrant new repertoire of sacred song. Her original compositions give voice to a fresh experience of the divine, resonant with the lyricism of her Celtic soul and echoing the deep wisdom of masters of the spiritual life. In harmony with a host of generous benefactors and volunteers, gifted musicians, and skilled collaborators, Schola Ministries is a mission undertaken by those who wish to foster the tradition of sacred song and spiritual awakening sounding in Kathleen’s music and word for the re-enchantment of the human spirit.

We hope this website will be a virtual schola for all who visit here – a school of wisdom, praise, and contemplative learning which is Schola’s mission to serve in a variety of ways. Join us in this wonderful project by making a tax-deductible offering to this ministry of contemplative teaching and song.

Mission Statement (revised 2001)

The mission of Schola Ministries, Inc. is to support and promote the liturgical and contemplative arts particularly as expressed in the creative and musical repertoire and contemplative publications and animation of Kathleen Deignan, C.N.D., and associated artists.

Its purpose and ministry is to:

Support and facilitate the recording and media projects of founding Schola artist Kathleen Deignan, CND.
Support the rich legacy of original founding partner, Evelyn Avoglia.
Provide an administrative structure for their realization.
Seek grants and other funding sources for such projects.
Administer the affairs (financial, legal, etc.) of Schola Ministries, Inc.
Be the not-for-profit structure for the expression of Schola’s ministry of artistic and scholarly evangelization.
Support other sacred arts projects, which may arise from this central mission.

Schola Ministries Board

Sharon Terry – President
Laura Klauberg – Vice President
Mary Anne Foley – Secretary
Christopher O’Connor

Welcome to Schola Ministries

Mission Statement (revised 2001)

​The mission of Schola Ministries, Inc. is to support and promote the liturgical and contemplative arts particularly as expressed in the creative and musical repertoire and contemplative publications and animation of Kathleen Deignan, C.N.D., and associated artists.

Schola Ministries Board

The mission of Schola Ministries, Inc. is to support and promote the liturgical and contemplative arts particularly as expressed in the creative and musical repertoire and contemplative publications and animation of Kathleen Deignan, C.N.D., and associated artists.