St. Scholastica, born around 480 in Italy, was the twin sister of St. Benedict, the founder of the Benedictine order. A devoted Christian from a young age, she established a monastic community for women at Plombariola, near her brother’s monastery. Scholastica is known for her deep spirituality, prayer life, and dedication to God. According to tradition, she and Benedict would meet annually for spiritual discussions, and on one occasion, she prayed for a storm to prevent Benedict from leaving. The storm forced him to stay, and they spent the night in prayer. She died in 543, and her feast day is celebrated on February 10th.

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has decreed that this is a Holy Day of Memorial to be observed in Canada.