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Extending the Mission of Mount Saint Joseph Academy and College into the 21st Century
Fall 2007
25 years ago, the phoenix rose from the ashes By Sister Marietta Wethington, OSU
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Program celebrates its 25th ots of things can happen in 25 birthday. (Associates and Sisters years. Day will be July 19, 2008.) In late 1982 the leadership of Ursuline Sisters throughout the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint the world have always been known Joseph made a tough decision. for their ministry to women, mostly Mount Saint Joseph Academy, through academies they founded after 109 years of educating young to educate young girls. Ministry to women, would close its doors at women by the Ursuline Sisters of the end of the school year. In May Mount Saint Joseph continues today 1983 the last class graduated from through a newly articulated goal: Mount Saint Joseph Academy at Wherever our members and associates minister, we Maple Mount, Kentucky. will be recognized as leaders in addressing poverty Many people felt like that was a death, but as so of mind, body, and spirit, especially in women and often happens, the phoenix rose from the ashes. In children. early fall of 1983 Mount Saint Joseph Conference This goal grew out of a process, Good to Great, and Retreat Center opened and ministry continued that our leadership set in place and without missing a beat. Now we involved our sisters, associates, and see over 6,000 people attending In 2008, both Mount employees. We share this with you, a variety of programs offered in Saint Joseph Conference our College and Academy alumnae, the Center. Next year the Center and Retreat Center and to assure you that Mount Saint celebrates its 25th birthday. Joseph is still alive and vibrant. Twenty-five years ago the the Ursuline Associate We know that the 1,000+ leadership of the Ursuline Sisters Program celebrate alumnae are alive and vibrant and of Mount Saint Joseph made 25 years. a powerhouse of talent and gifts. another important decision, and the We invite you to learn more about Associate Program was born. The first associate made application the mission and ministry of the and was accepted in December 1983. Today we Ursuline Sisters and associates and, if you feel have over 375 associates who share the mission, called, to find a place with us where you might use the ministry, and the spirit of the Ursuline Sisters your gifts and talents in helping make the world a of Mount Saint Joseph. Next year the Associate better place, especially for women and children. n
Alumnae Memorial Mass set for Saturday, November 3
Sister Mary Eileen Howard, C’47, center, talked to twins Lorraine Hayden, A’67, left, and Elaine Glenn, A’66, at the 2006 Alumnae Memorial Mass on October 7.
The second annual Alumnae Memorial Mass is scheduled for Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse Chapel. This Mass remembers deceased classmates, faculty, family and friends of Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Mass will be followed by lunch with the Ursuline Sisters. Prayer intentions can be mailed to the Alumnae Office or e-mailed to alumnae@maplemount.org. For information or to RSVP, call 270-229-2006 by October 29.