Our eighth and final Sister celebrating a jubilee of religious life in 2024 is Sister Melissa Tipmore, who is celebrating 60 years! Sister Melissa, a native of Owensboro, Ky., is known for her excellent organizational skills and for always offering a listening ear to those in need. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education…
Jubilarians
Sister Laurita Spalding celebrates 60 years as an Ursuline Sister
Our next Sister celebrating a jubilee of religious life this year has dedicated more than a half century as a teacher — Sister Laurita Spalding! Sister Laurita, a native of Springfield, Ky., is celebrating 60 years as an Ursuline Sister. Sister Laurita is known for being a creative teacher for 54 years, and a talented…
Sister Joan Riedley celebrates 60 years as an Ursuline Sister
Our sixth Ursuline Sister who is celebrating a jubilee in 2024 is Sister Joan Riedley, a native of Louisville, Ky., who is celebrating 60 years! Sister Joan was an innovative teacher who continues to share the joy of music with others. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Brescia College in 1967, and…
Sister Karla Marie Kaelin celebrates 60 years as an Ursuline
The next of our Ursuline Sisters who is celebrating 60 years of religious life in 2024 is Sister Karla Marie Kaelin! Sister Karla, a native of Louisville, is known for her joyfulness and generosity during her years as a teacher and a parish minister. She earned an elementary education degree from Brescia College in 1968,…
Sister Joyce Marie Cecil celebrates 60 years as an Ursuline
The next Ursuline Sister celebrating a jubilee of religious life in 2024 is Sister Joyce Marie Cecil, who is celebrating 60 years! Sister Joyce Marie, a native of New Hope, Ky., is a creative person who loves poetry and always enjoyed her time teaching young children. She earned her degree in elementary education from Brescia…
Sister Mary Timothy Bland celebrates 60 years as an Ursuline
Among the eight Ursuline Sisters celebrating jubilees of religious life in 2024, six of them were classmates 60 years ago. Today we honor the first of those, Sister Mary Timothy Bland! Sister Mary Timothy, a native of Greenbrier, Ky., in Marion County, has a passion for teaching. She served as an elementary school teacher for…
Sister Mary Matthias Ward celebrates 70 years as an Ursuline
We continue to honor our Sisters who are celebrating jubilees of religious profession in 2024. Today, we salute Sister Mary Matthias Ward, who is celebrating 70 years of religious life! A native of Clementsville, Ky., Sister Mary Matthias’ leadership and deep spirituality have been utilized as a teacher, principal and campus minister in Kentucky, as…
Sister Susan Mary Mudd celebrates 70 years as an Ursuline
Eight Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph with a combined 500 years of service to God’s kingdom are celebrating jubilees of religious life in 2024. Today, we honor Sister Susan Mary Mudd, who is celebrating 70 years of religious life! She is known for her hospitality and her lifetime of service to education. Sister Susan…