Proclaiming Jesus through education and Christian formation.

Sixth Grade Day of Prayer

On May 1, 2013, 109 sixth-graders from the Owensboro Catholic Schools 4-6 Campus came to Mount Saint Joseph for their day of prayer. Click here to see pictures from the day.

Sister Clarita Browning’s impact felt in many classrooms

When the Owensboro Catholic K-3 Campus invited the Ursuline Sisters to a Mass on Feb. 21, several of the school’s teachers came to greet Sister Clarita. “That was the most wonderful thing to hear...people say, ‘I’m still teaching kindergarten and I’m still using what you taught me,’” Sister Clarita said. Click here to read more.

“Come and See”

We have an upcoming events 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.

Holy Name Students Visit the Mount

About 40 second-graders from Holy Name School in Henderson, Ky., came to Maple Mount on May 8 to visit the sisters and learn about the history of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph from Sister Amelia Stenger. Click here to see pictures from the day.

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.

Elvis was in the House!

Elvis was in the house on April 27 and helped to entertain a gymnasium full of friends and supporters of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph during the annual dinner to support Ursuline missions. Click here to see pictures of the event.

 

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
May 31, 2013 - June 6, 2013

Come and ServeMay 31, 2013 - June 6, 2013
All day
Where: Mount Saint Joseph in Maple Mount, KY
The Ursuline Sisters are hosting “Come and Serve” from May 31- June 6, 2013 at Mount Saint Joseph in Maple Mount, Ky. The seven-day experience will be an opportunity for young women, ages 13-16 to explore and discover aspects of the life of an Ursuline Sister and share experiences of service with the sisters and on the Motherhouse campus. Potential service opportunities may include: Working with sisters in the Villa Working around campus Creating crafts to be used for the Mount Saint Joseph BBQ Picnic 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) There is no cost for the week. Meals will be provided. For more information contact Sister Martha Keller at martha.keller@maplemount.org or 270-229-4104.

June 7, 2013

Quilt Club DrawingJune 7, 2013
All day
Where: Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse
Monthly Drawing for the Ursuline Sisters Quilt of the Month Club.

June 9, 2013

Eucharistic AdorationJune 9, 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.

June 13, 2013

Year of Faith SessionJune 13, 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.

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