The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph celebrated 13 of their Sisters who are commemorating significant anniversaries of religious life in 2023. Gathering in the Motherhouse Chapel on July 15, the Sisters — who combined have served God’s people for 895 years — were honored during a beautiful Mass, then enjoyed an extra special meal…
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Sister Jacinta Powers celebrates 50 years as an Ursuline Sister
Today we honor our lone Sister who is celebrating 50 years of religious life in 2023, Sister Jacinta Powers, a native of Curdsville, Ky. Sister Jacinta is known for her sense of humor, her nursing skill, and her unceasing desire to serve the poor, which has led her to Jamaica, Memphis, Tenn., Arizona and the…
Sister Mary Celine Weidenbenner celebrates 60 years as a Sister
The third Ursuline Sister celebrating 60 years of religious life in 2023 is a consummate educator, Sister Mary Celine Weidenbenner, a native of Glennonville, Mo. Sister Mary Celine is a naturally joyful, creative person, whose love for teaching and her students has made education a positive experience for 53 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree…
Sister Pat Rhoten celebrates 60 years as an Ursuline Sister
Today we celebrate the second of our Sisters who are celebrating 60 years of religious life, Sister Patricia Rhoten, a native of Palmyra, Neb. She was formerly known as Sister David Clare. Sister Pat is a joyful, organized person who loves to find the beauty in her surroundings. She’s always been a hard worker who…
Sister Kathleen Dueber celebrates 60 years as an Ursuline Sister
There are three Ursuline Sisters celebrating 60 years of religious life. We honor the first today, Sister Kathleen Dueber, a native of Shawnee Mission, Kan. Sister Kathleen was an Ursuline Sister of Paola, Kan., prior to the merger of that community with Mount Saint Joseph in 2008. Sister Kathleen is a faith-filled, nurturing person who…
Sister Mary Gerald Payne celebrates 70 years as an Ursuline
Today we honor the fifth Ursuline Sister celebrating 70 years of religious life this year, Sister Mary Gerald Payne, a native of Knottsville, Ky. Sister Mary Gerald is a deeply prayerful person with a great devotion to Mary. After 48 years as a teacher, she shared her talents as a craft maker to benefit her…
Sister Paul Marie Greenwell celebrates 70 years as an Ursuline
We are blessed to celebrate another Ursuline Sister who is serving in her 70th year of religious life, Sister Paul Marie Greenwell, a native of New Haven, Ky. Sister Paul Marie always enjoys interacting with others, and sharing her gifts with those she meets, including her deep spirituality. She received her bachelor’s degree from Brescia…
Sister Catherine Barber celebrates 70 years as an Ursuline Sister
The next of our Sisters we honor as she celebrates 70 years of religious life is Sister Catherine Therese Barber, a native of Springfield, Ky. Sister Catherine is an avid follower of the news, and believes in educating herself to know how to make a difference for others – just as she taught her elementary…
Sister Margaret Ann Aull celebrates 70 years as a Sister
Today we honor Sister Margaret Ann Aull, a native of St. Lawrence, Ky., who is among five Ursuline Sisters celebrating 70 years of religious life in 2023. Sister Margaret Ann radiates warmth to all those she meets, providing a listening ear and an encouraging word to those in need. She earned a bachelor’s degree in…
Sister Grace Swift celebrates 75 years as an Ursuline Sister
The third Ursuline Sister we honor for serving 75 years of religious life in 2023 is Sister Grace Swift. A native of Bartlesville, Okla., Sister Grace was an Ursuline Sister of Paola, Kan., prior to the merger with Mount Saint Joseph in 2008. Sister Grace is a lover of history and genealogy, and her studies…