Proclaiming Jesus through education and Christian formation.

Y-DOSA Summit 2013

Eleven members of the Young Daughters of Saint Angela from Kansas joined six of their contemporaries from Whitesville, Ky., for the second Y-DOSA Summit on June 13-15 at Maple Mount. To see pictures from their weekend, click here.

Mark your calendars

For the 43rd Annual Mount Saint Joseph Barbecue Picnic to benefit the retired Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph. Sunday, September 8, 2013 - Booths open at 10:30 a.m. - Serving of barbecued mutton, pork and chicken from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Click here for more information.

“Come and See”

We have an upcoming event for young women to "Come and See" and become more acquainted with the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph and our founder, Saint Angela Merici. "Come and See" will take place June 28 - June 30 for young women 17 and up. Click here for more information.

2013 Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Junior College Alumnae Reunion

More than 100 alumnae of Mount Saint Joseph Academy or Junior College came to Maple Mount on May 19 for the annual Alumnae Reunion. Click here to see pictures from the day.

Sister Marie Brenda Vowels still carries the spirit of the Southwest

Sister Marie Brenda has been helping out as an Ursuline Sister for 68 years, with 30 of those years spent as a teacher or parish minister in the Southwest, serving the needs of poor Native American or Spanish families. Click here to read her story.

Associates and Sisters Day 2013

The annual Associates and Sisters Day on June 8 brought nearly 100 Ursuline Associates and Sisters together to discuss the Spirituality of Work and welcome three new Associates and five who made their lifetime commitment. Click here to see pictures from the day.

 

We, the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, sustained by prayer and vowed life in community, proclaim Jesus through education and Christian formation in the spirit of our founder, Saint Angela Merici.

Our Core Values are Prayer, Service, Empowerment, Justice, and Contemplative Presence. We strive to serve others with a welcoming spirit, and commit ourselves to “Freeing and nurturing women and children.”

Upcoming Events
June 23, 2013 - June 28, 2013

Christian Leadership InstituteJune 23, 2013 - June 28, 2013
All day
Where: Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center
CLI will help youth develop their leadership skills. Young people, ages 15-19 that are now or would like to be leaders in the parish or school, are encouraged to attend. (They should have completed their freshman year of high school or have just graduated from high school.) Each young person will learn Communication, Planning, Group Dynamics, and Decision-making skills, and then use these skills by taking responsibility for different aspects of the program during the week. Youth will also take part in the planning of prayer and liturgical celebrations. The cost of CLI is $275. Would you consider subsidizing part of the cost for several of your youth to attend? It would be a good investment for your parish or school. Please note that the registration deadline is May 25th. The cost of registrations postmarked after May 25 will increase to $300. Registration is limited to 40 participants.

June 28, 2013

Come and See Discernment Weekend for Young AdultsJune 28, 2013
All day
Where: Mount Saint Joseph in Maple Mount, KY
Young adult Catholic women are invited to “Come and See” and become more acquainted with the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph and our founder, Saint Angela Merici. The day will include opportunities for: Personal prayer and communal prayer Learning more about the life of Saint Angela Merici Hearing and engaging with a panel of Ursuline Sisters Small group conversation on the call to consecrated life Personal reflection time Questions and open conversation Location: Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356 (Located 12 miles west of Owensboro, Ky., on Highway 56) No cost for the weekend. Meals will be provided. For more information or if you are planning to attend, please contact: Sister Martha Keller, OSU at martha.keller@maplemount.org or 270-229-4104.

July 5, 2013

Quilt Club DrawingJuly 5, 2013
All day
Where: Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse
Monthly Drawing for the Ursuline Sisters Quilt of the Month Club.

July 14, 2013

Eucharistic AdorationJuly 14, 2013
1 pm to 5 pm
Where: Motherhouse Chapel
The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph are asking the public to join them for Eucharistic Adoration on the second Sunday of every month to pray for vocations. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will occur from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Motherhouse Chapel in Maple Mount, 8001 Cummings Road. The adoration will conclude with evening prayer with the Ursuline Sisters. Those who cannot come to the Mount for Eucharistic Adoration are asked to pray during that time for new members to hear the call to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph.

August 2, 2013

Quilt Club DrawingAugust 2, 2013
All day
Where: Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse
Monthly Drawing for the Ursuline Sisters Quilt of the Month Club.

August 3, 2013

Yarn Spinners DayAugust 3, 2013
10 am to 1 pm
Whether you are an experienced spinner, weaver, knitter, crocheter, or a beginner, or would just enjoy the fellowship and appreciation of this traditional skill, feel free to join us. We will come together at 10 a.m.The cost (including lunch) is $15.00. We’ll spin/knit/talk until we’re done! For more information, call Kathy McCarty at 270-229-4103 ext. 802 or email kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org. Visit us online at www.ursulinesmsj.org/conference-retreat-center

August 8, 2013

Year of Faith SessionAugust 8, 2013
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
To help us celebrate more fully the Year of Faith, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center is offering an opportunity to study the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults. Session begins at 10:30 a.m. and goes to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $10 which includes lunch. (If this is your first session, cost is $15 which includes book and lunch) Leaders are Sister Ann McGrew, OSU and Sister Marietta Wethington, OSU. To register, call Kathy McCarty at (270) 229-0206 or email kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

August 11, 2013

Eucharistic AdorationAugust 11, 2013
1 pm to 5 pm
Where: Motherhouse Chapel
The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph are asking the public to join them for Eucharistic Adoration on the second Sunday of every month to pray for vocations. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will occur from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Motherhouse Chapel in Maple Mount, 8001 Cummings Road. The adoration will conclude with evening prayer with the Ursuline Sisters. Those who cannot come to the Mount for Eucharistic Adoration are asked to pray during that time for new members to hear the call to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph.

September 6, 2013

Quilt Club DrawingSeptember 6, 2013
All day
Where: Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse
Monthly Drawing for the Ursuline Sisters Quilt of the Month Club.

September 8, 2013

Eucharistic AdorationSeptember 8, 2013
1 pm to 5 pm
Where: Motherhouse Chapel
The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph are asking the public to join them for Eucharistic Adoration on the second Sunday of every month to pray for vocations. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will occur from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Motherhouse Chapel in Maple Mount, 8001 Cummings Road. The adoration will conclude with evening prayer with the Ursuline Sisters. Those who cannot come to the Mount for Eucharistic Adoration are asked to pray during that time for new members to hear the call to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph.