In our latest history video, the years 1984-2004 depict the Ursuline Sisters looking toward the future as they begin the Mount Saint Joseph Retreat Center, begin serving with new Bishop John J. McRaith and prepare for their third century of service.
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Join us on Nov. 2 for an Ursuline Sisters’ Memory Sale – museum pieces, antiques and stuff!
After 150 years at Maple Mount, the Ursuline Sisters have collected many precious items. Some of these are important to tell the story of the Sisters, while other items could find new life in another home. That home could be yours! On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Maple Hall,…
You don’t need a magic wand to change your world for the better
Reflective Moments with Angela By Sister Michele Morek One of my favorite comic strips is “Pearls Before Swine” by Stephan Pastis. I have one taped to my bathroom mirror that has been there for several years and is starting to get yellow with age. It shows Pig jumping off a cliff. There is a sign…
Eighth history video covers 1969-83, includes serving in South America, closing of Academy
The eighth in our series of videos depicting the history of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph covers the years of 1969-83. Sisters were serving in schools across the country, and in South America. But Catholic schools were changing, and the Sisters had to close some of the schools where they had taught since…
Record crowd enjoys Quilt Bingo
For the first time since it began in 2019 (with a hiatus in 2020-21), Quilt Bingo hosted by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph was sold out! Nearly 200 people signed up for the Sept. 8, 2024, event held in Maple Hall at Maple Mount, Ky. Around 40 volunteers were also in attendance, and…
Mealtime continues to represent love for the family of Jesus
By Sister Michele Morek In the readings for a recent Sunday in August we heard from Proverbs (9:1-6) that Wisdom built herself a house. After completing it, what is the first thing she did? She dressed the meat, mixed the wine, and spread her table. Then she sent invitations to all in the city to…
Academy grads return to Maple Mount for Alumnae Weekend
Opening Mount Saint Joseph Academy was the reason the Ursuline Sisters came to Maple Mount 150 years ago. On Aug. 25, 2024, more than 100 “Mount Girls” returned to enjoy Alumnae Weekend, the all-class reunion that was a bit more special this year thanks to the Sisters’ anniversary. The alumnae officers chose to utilize the…
Brescia University art gallery displays Ursuline Madonnas
To honor the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph in their 150th anniversary year of serving in Daviess County, Brescia University’s Anna Eaton Stout Art Gallery is displaying the replicas of the Madonna that once hung in the original Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Mother Aloysius Willett, the first mother superior at Maple Mount, secured the…
Seventh history video details the creation of Brescia College in 1950
The seventh in our series of videos detailing the history of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph in their 150th year at Maple Mount covers the years of 1950 to 1968. The Ursuline Sisters founded Brescia College in 1950, Owensboro’s first four-year, coed college. Brescia is now a university, and will celebrate 75 years…
Ursuline Sisters celebrate 150 years with anniversary Mass
“The Ursuline Sisters came here because that’s what Ursuline Sisters do. They are sent, and good things happen.” Those were the words of the Most Rev. William Medley, Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro, as he presided over Mass on Aug. 11, 2024, at the Motherhouse Chapel. Bishop Medley spoke before a full house of…