As families continue to rebuild their lives following the devastating tornadoes of Dec. 10, 2021, the Ursuline Sisters and Associates are adapting a project begun by the Knights of Columbus to offer prayers and emotional support. During Christmastide (Dec. 25 to Jan. 6), the Knights of Columbus chapter in Louisville began the “Three Kings Project.”…
The end of 2021 also marked another end of an era at Maple Mount with the retirement of farm manager Mark Blandford. When Mark began working on the Mount Saint Joseph farm, Richard Nixon was in trouble over the Watergate scandal, Paul VI was the pope and Joe B. Hall was in his second season…
By Sister Marietta Wethington A short time ago we celebrated the great feast of Christmas. Actually, in our Catholic tradition, it is still Christmas. The season officially ends with the celebration of Epiphany on Jan. 6, the 12th day of Christmas. I once read a striking reflection on Christmas being about giving and forgiving. I…
In November 2021, a disabled parishioner at St. Jerome Parish in the far western Kentucky town of Fancy Farm called the pastoral associate, Ursuline Sister Martha Keller, to volunteer his services. “He couldn’t find a job, but he wanted to do something. He said he has organizational skills,” Sister Martha said. When a Dec. 10,…
Since 1931, the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph have celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12. Since the feast day fell on a Sunday in 2021, the Sisters celebrated the feast day Mass on Saturday, Dec. 11. In 1531, a man named Juan Diego lived in a small village near…
The Most Rev. William Medley, bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro, came to Maple Mount on Nov. 22, 2021, to anoint the Sisters and then to speak about the coming of Advent. “Advent reminds us we get to start over,” Bishop Medley said. “We get a second chance.” Advent begins on Nov. 28, the first…
Sister Mary Celine challenges herself and her students to keep finding creative ways to serve God.
Join us for an inspiring and motivating day of whole-person wellness, developing and nurturing our spirit, mind and body. Theresa Rowe will teach on the health benefits of combining our faith, mindset and fitness, using biblical principles for daily application. Also included is a Pilates for the Soul Mat Workout, specifically designed for every level…
Do you want to deepen your experience of God’s presence and action in your life? If so, consider joining in the prayer and conversations with an Ursuline Sister and a spiritual director, brought to you by the Mount Saint Joseph Retreat Ministry. These monthly online sessions include time for inspiration, meditation and meaningful conversation. This…
Ursuline Sister Cheryl Clemons brings her popular spring women's retreat back to Maple Mount from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 30, 2022. “Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit” is the theme of this year's retreat day, which will be held in the Mount Saint Joseph Auditorium. During the Easter season, Christians joyfully…
