Ursuline Associate Father Larry Hostetter shared the dream of a Caritas Center at Brescia University with participants of the annual Associates and Sisters Day on June 25, 2022. “Love calls us to try to understand each other, to accompany one another,” Father Larry said. “Hospitality is caritas in action.” Caritas is the Latin word for…
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Smiles and hugs were plentiful on Associates and Sisters Day 2021
The 2021 Associates and Sisters Day brought many smiles and hugs on June 26, the first event inviting the public to Maple Mount since the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Sister Larraine Lauter led an interesting discussion on Saint Angela Merici’s original vision for her Ursuline family, and two people made their commitments as Ursuline Associates. Associates…
Western Kentucky Associates Christmas Party 2019
For the seventh year, Ursuline Associates from Western Kentucky – and a few honorary members of their group – came to Saint Joseph Villa on Dec. 7, 2019, to celebrate the feast of Saint Nicholas by throwing a party for the sisters. The sisters in the Villa were served treats, got festive headwear to keep,…
Associates John and Elaine Wood’s memorable trip to the Holy Land
(Associates Elaine and John Wood, of Barlow, Ky., traveled to the Holy Land with a church group led by Father Greg Trawick in February 2019. This is an account of the highlights.) “Overwhelmed! You are kidding me!” That’s not what I pictured at all!” You would have to come and spend a lot of time…
Ursuline Associate Sister Agnes Ijoko visits from Nigeria
A map showing where the Ursuline Associates live always has one star in Africa. That one star came to visit the Ursuline Sisters on Aug. 17-19, 2019. Sister Agnes Ijoko, a Sister of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus, made her lifetime commitment as an Ursuline Associate in 2004. She was completing three years…
The 2019 Convocation
Every three years since 1992, Ursuline Sisters from across the United States, Canada and Mexico have gathered for the Ursuline Convocation, a chance to reconnect with each other and the roots of their Ursuline heritage. The 2019 Convocation was held in the Drury Plaza Hotel in St. Louis from July 25-28. There were 19 Ursuline…
Associates and Sisters Day 2019
Associates and Sisters Day 2019 brought a wonderful amount of sharing and reflection about ministering to others and how we share “love in action.” The all-day event on June 22 included welcoming three new Ursuline Associates who made their commitments. Here are photos from the day.
Western Kentucky Associates 2018 Christmas Party
For the sixth year, Ursuline Associates from Western Kentucky came to Saint Joseph Villa on Dec. 8, 2018, to celebrate the feast of Saint Nicholas by throwing a party for the sisters. The sisters in the Villa were served treats, got festive headwear to keep, and received presents from the associates. As always, the most…
Associate Fall Commitment 2018
Four women joined the ranks of Associates of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at a 4:30 prayer service in the Motherhouse Chapel. For the past few years, there has been an Associate Fall Commitment for those unable to attend Associates and Sisters Day in June. The new associates…
Associates and Sisters Day explores growth in the spirit of Saint Angela
More than 100 people gathered at the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center on June 23, 2018, for a wonderful Associates and Sisters Day. Father Joe Merkt led discussion on “Exploring Personal Growth in the Spirit of Angela Merici” in the morning, and the afternoon welcomed three new associates, as well an excellent panel…