The first day of 2021 corn shucking, cutting and blanching occurred on July 20 in the Motherhouse small dining room, as Ursuline Sisters, staff and friends joined together to tackle 1,000 ears harvested from the Mount farm. The following day was expected to be even heavier, said Melody Payne, manager of Food Services. “Last year…
Acknowledging that all things eventually reach the end of life, the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph have decided to deconstruct the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. The Retreat Center has operated since August 1983, when it took over the buildings that occupied Mount Saint Joseph Academy, the all-female high school that opened…
Since 1917, the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph have set aside time in July for Community Days, when all the Sisters who are able, return to Maple Mount to discuss community business and enjoy each other’s company. This year's Community Days meetings took place in the Mother Aloysius Room. Sister Ruth Gehres once again…
Each July, the Ursuline Sisters take part in the Summer Retreat for Women Religious. For the week of July 11-16, 2021, the Sisters were listening to Father Eugene Hensell, a Benedictine priest from St. Meinrad, Ind., as he discussed “The Parables of Jesus: Paradigm for Religious Life.” Here are some photos from the July 13…
By Sister Marietta Wethington I grew up in a very hospitable home. My parents always welcomed anyone who stopped by. If it happened to be at mealtime, they were invited to eat with us. As I reflect on that, I am reminded that Jesus told us that the Kingdom of God is like a banquet…
Sister Mary Diane Taylor, 88, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died June 28, 2021, in Maple Mount, Ky., in her 69th year of religious life. She grew up in a large family in the small town of Fredericktown, Ky., one of 11 children born to the late William and Eliza Diane Taylor. She…
Sister Mary Celine challenges herself and her students to keep finding creative ways to serve God.
This new five-week series will be offered on Wednesdays from noon – 1 p.m . Within the backdrop of the pandemic, we will explore the stories of our lives and the Holy Spirit’s action within a supportive, nonjudgmental community. Gatherings will be woven with a mix of contemplative conversation, inspiration from scripture, stories of holy…
This new five-week series will be offered on Wednesdays from noon – 1 p.m . Within the backdrop of the pandemic, we will explore the stories of our lives and the Holy Spirit’s action within a supportive, nonjudgmental community. Gatherings will be woven with a mix of contemplative conversation, inspiration from scripture, stories of holy…
Join us for a our next conversation and prayer in this contemplative space. All are welcome to this monthly program called, “Belonging to Love: Conversations on Living Prayer.” Our next program is on Thursday, Aug. 12, from 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. CST. As our communities begin to gather again, you may wonder how you will reconnect…
This new five-week series will be offered on Wednesdays from noon – 1 p.m . Within the backdrop of the pandemic, we will explore the stories of our lives and the Holy Spirit’s action within a supportive, nonjudgmental community. Gatherings will be woven with a mix of contemplative conversation, inspiration from scripture, stories of holy…
This new five-week series will be offered on Wednesdays from noon – 1 p.m . Within the backdrop of the pandemic, we will explore the stories of our lives and the Holy Spirit’s action within a supportive, nonjudgmental community. Gatherings will be woven with a mix of contemplative conversation, inspiration from scripture, stories of holy…
This new five-week series will be offered on Wednesdays from noon – 1 p.m . Within the backdrop of the pandemic, we will explore the stories of our lives and the Holy Spirit’s action within a supportive, nonjudgmental community. Gatherings will be woven with a mix of contemplative conversation, inspiration from scripture, stories of holy…
Chaplain Mike Humble and others will lead this Day of Peace and Renewal for Police Officers, a chance for those in a stressful job to take some time to re-energize for the journey ahead. The $25 fee includes lunch. This event is sponsored in part by the Fraternal Order of Police, Kentucky Lodge 16. Register…
