Deconstruction at Maple Mount will soon shift to the south part of campus and the removal of Paul Volk Hall, the former residence for some Sisters. Deconstruction will not begin until all plumbing and wiring is rerouted to maintain service to the rest of the campus, but the first visible change to the building occurred…
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Filling and compacting dirt is next phase for deconstruction project
With the debris from the deconstruction of the former Mount Saint Joseph Academy/Retreat Center now hauled away, the next step in the process is filling and compacting the area prior to sodding. The compacting must meet standards approved by an engineer on the premises. Here are the latest photos.
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…
Academy/Retreat Center deconstruction nears completion
A month after deconstruction began on the former Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Retreat Center, workers believe they are only about a week away from completing their work. A large hammer was used the week of May 15-19 to break up some existing concrete. Some large stones and a small pile of metal were all…
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…
Ursuline Sister Rosanne Spalding: March 18, 1943-May 16, 2023
Sister Rosanne Spalding, 80, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died May 16, 2023, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 62nd year of religious life. She was a native of Springfield, Ky. Ever joyful, Sister Rosanne’s life was devoted to leading people to Jesus, especially preparing children and adults to receive the sacraments. She…
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…
Deconstruction piles decreasing at former Academy/Retreat Center site
There is still a lot of deconstruction work happening at Mount Saint Joseph, although what is left of the former Academy/Retreat Center is primarily piles of debris. These pictures were taken on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 10.
The Ursuline Sisters have a little Derby Day fun
The Ursuline Sisters in Maple Mount, Ky., didn’t miss out on watching the 2023 Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. The Sisters had sack suppers. They drew horses in a 25-cent pool. There were 18 horses in this year’s Run for the Roses. Several Sisters gathered to watch the race in the St.…