Sister Emerentia Wiesner, 96, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Jan. 17, 2020 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 78th year of religious life. She was a native of Richmond, Kan.Sister Emerentia was an Ursuline Sister of Paola, Kan., prior to the merger with Mount Saint Joseph in 2008. She was a wonderful…
Ursuline Sister Mary Elizabeth “Mimi” Ballard, director of Casa Ursulina (Dianna Ortiz Ursuline Center for Women) in Chillan, Chile, was home for a visit at Mount Saint Joseph in mid-January 2020. She gave a presentation to the Ursuline Sisters and others who could attend on Jan. 15. The talk was an overview of the Ursuline…
While working at a medical clinic in Memphis, Tenn., 10 years ago, Ursuline Sister Jacinta Powers explained why she enjoyed serving the poor.“Where God wants you is where passion and need intersect,” she said. “I’m always happy serving the poor.”Sister Jacinta is taking that opportunity again. On Jan. 10, 2020, she departed for Brownsville, Texas,…
A special Spanish celebration for Our Lady of Guadalupe took place in Maple Mount, Ky., in 2019. The Dec. 11 Mass occurred the evening before the saint’s Feast Day. Sister Sara Mara Gomez wanted to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe here in Kentucky. She retired to the Ursuline Motherhouse this year after serving almost 30…
Every year in December, Sister Amelia leads the charge to make some holiday goodies. Thanks for the Vietnamese Sisters, she has lots of help to make her delicious creations. Today, they were captured making haystacks, chocolate-covered cherries and peppermint bark! We are sorry, but the candy is not for sale!!! Here are a few photos:
The annual Christmas party for the staff of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph was a chance to spread good cheer, eat delicious food and appreciate people celebrating service anniversaries. Here are some of the pictures from the party on Dec. 11, 2019, in the Mother Aloysius Room.
Sister Catherine Kaufman has always used her creativity to serve the Lord. Today, she uses that gift to decorate the dining room to make it inviting and festive all throughout the year.
This workshop is a fun, creative way to seek wisdom and understanding by creating a collage of symbols. Taking this time away to listen to the Holy Spirit is a wonderful way to discern where God is leading you in the coming year. The Retreat Director is Stacy Green, who is a Certified Occupational Therapy…
Would you like to mingle with others and enjoy a luncheon at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center? Now is your chance! Come out on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Mount will provide plenty of space, snacks and lunch, and even door prizes. You or your group can bring your…
On Jan. 31-Feb. 2, long-time marriage educators Bridget Brennan and Jerry Shen, back by popular demand, will bring their gifts in teaching everyday practical skills to equip couples to grow in love and joy with each other and God. The $325 fee per couple includes meals and accommodations. Early bird pricing is available at $275…
Powerful Lessons to Living AgelesslyThis program is based on the writing and research of Dr. Richard Johnson, founder of Senior Adult Ministry. You will learn the 12 essential “keys” of aging and spirituality that transform this time of life into an ageless soul-adventure. This program will be led by Maryann Joyce, Director of the Mount…
This monthly faith-based book study features “The Complete Stories” by Flannery O’Connor. Class time is 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The $20 fee includes lunch. Register for Focus on Faith
In this full day retreat, Confirmation candidates will explore their spiritual identity as children of God and look deeply into the life and mission of Jesus. They will be encouraged to embrace Confirmation as an encounter with the Holy Spirit and be inspired to use the gifts of the spirit in their role as disciples…
Lent is the perfect time to enrich your faith by focusing on prayer, fasting, scripture reading and other devotions that bring you closer to God. Enjoy a sacred space for prayer, silence and reflection time with the Lord during Lent. The Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center is opening its doors two days during…
This monthly faith-based book study features “The Complete Stories” by Flannery O’Connor. Class time is 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The $20 fee includes lunch. Register for Focus on Faith
Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center continues to sponsor a group of individuals who enjoy yarn spinning, crocheting, knitting, weaving and rug hooking. All skill levels are welcome. You will enjoy the food and fellowship as you gather with others to work on your own projects. Mount Saint Joseph offers private rooms, home-cooked meals…
Learn what the Bible teaches us about deepening our relationship with God. During this weekend of prayer and reflection, retreatants are invited to experience prayer from a biblical perspective. The weekend includes opportunities for silent, meditative, liturgical, sung and traditional prayer. The recorded prayers of women such as Hannah, Esther, Judith and Mary will be…
