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July 14, 2021
Since 1917, the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph have set aside time in July for Community Days, when all the Sisters who are able, return to Maple Mount to discuss community business and enjoy each other’s company. This year’s Community Days meetings took place in the Mother Aloysius Room.
Sister Ruth Gehres once again served as the intrepid photographer from Community Days from July 6-9, 2021. Here are photos from the week.
July 13, 2021
Each July, the Ursuline Sisters take part in the Summer Retreat for Women Religious. For the week of July 11-16, 2021, the Sisters were listening to Father Eugene Hensell, a Benedictine priest from St. Meinrad, Ind., as he discussed “The Parables of Jesus: Paradigm for Religious Life.” Here are some photos from the July 13 morning session.
July 8, 2021
“I think what I’ve learned is there’s great fruitfulness in messiness…you need dirt to grow things.”– Heidi Haverkamp…
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July 5, 2021
Before I could drive a car, before I earned a diploma, I began asking the big question: “What…
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July 1, 2021
By Sister Marietta Wethington
I grew up in a very hospitable home. My parents always welcomed anyone who stopped by.
If it happened to be at mealtime, they were invited to eat with us. As I reflect on that, I am reminded that Jesus told us that the Kingdom of God is like a banquet where all people, regardless of age, skin color or economic standing, are invited.
That pushes me to a deeper reflection: Is our Church hospitable? Do we welcome everyone to the table, or do we have rules that limit our hospitality?
June 29, 2021
Sister Mary Diane Taylor, 88, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died June 28, 2021, in Maple Mount, Ky., in her 69th year of religious life. She grew up in a large family in the small town of Fredericktown, Ky., one of 11 children born to the late William and Eliza Diane Taylor. She was baptized and confirmed at Holy Trinity Church. Having been taught by Ursuline Sisters throughout her childhood, she joined their religious community right after graduation. Her love for art and education made her a beloved and respected teacher for more than 60 years.
June 28, 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 and Sisters Day was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Here are some pictures from the day.
June 27, 2021
Greetings, Pray for us during our time of retreat; we shall keep you in our prayers. This week many of our sisters are gathering at the monastery for retreat. This opportunity calls us to pause and set aside time from our usual schedules, ministries, and service in different works of the Church to be present […]
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June 24, 2021
In this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh talks with Father Dan Horan about how he came to discover his vocation as a Franciscan, and they consider the importance of encouraging one another as Christians. Father Dan also talks about what he calls Holy Spirit atheism, which he says puts us at risk of acting in ways that are contrary to the will of God.
June 20, 2021
In the United States, today marks Father's Day. As we celebrate the gift of fatherhood, I reflected in my latest column for the Global Sisters Report about the model of faithfulness Saint Joseph passes on to all of us. May we always "go to Joseph" and find in him a companion who will journey with us wherever life takes us.