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| Community Days: Missioning Ceremony LOUISVILLE, Ky (July 28, 2010) - The Ursuline Leadership held the annual Missioning ceremony for all Ursuline Sisters, co-workers, and associates at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28. During the ceremony they invited each group to share ideas and words of what it means to “let the spirit,” “be the prescence,” and “live the vision” of God’s deep love to them. The sisters, co-workers, and associates used words such as “strength,” “yes,” “trust in God,” heartfelt compassion,” “service to others” and many more.  President Lynn Jarrell then shared a reflection on each idea and connection to God and others, asking all in attendance to “be the spirit” by “giving it energy and inspiration;” “ be the presence” by “being physically and mentally fully in the moment” when interacting with another; and “live the vision” by “focusing and refocusing your vision while believing the choice for your life’s journey” is as God intended. Following Sister Lynn’s reflection each group, sisters, co-workers, and associates, were asked to come forward and receive their missioning card fo the next year. A separate missioning ceremony was held for the sisters at Mercy Sacred Heart Village the day before (Tuesday, July 27) in the MSHV chapel so that those who could not attend the Motherhouse ceremony could also celebrate. |
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| Community Days: Jubilarian Celebration LOUISVILLE, Ky (July 28, 2010) - The 18 Ursuline Sisters celebrating their jubilees were celebrated during two special ceremonies. The largest of the two was held in the Motherhouse Chapel on the morning of Wednesday, July 28. Nearly 200 Ursuline Sisters, associates, co-workers, family and friends were there as the 18 sisters (pictured below) were celebrated for their 1,145 years of combined service to God and others. A Jubilee celebration was also held at Mercy Sacred Heart Village in June for those Jubilarians who were unable to attend the Motherhouse celebration. Below are this year's Jubilarian classes. To view photos from the celebration, please scroll down.  |
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| Community Days: Ursuline Associates Celebrate 30 Years LOUISVILLE, Ky (July 27, 2010) - Current and soon-to-be Ursuline Associates gathered at the Ursuline Motherhouse located at 3115 Lexington Road in Louisville, KY, on the evening of Tuesday, July 27. The group, joined by family and friends, had dinner together before heading to the chapel for a special ceremony. More than a dozen Ursuline Associates renewed their covenants with their companions by their side. Following the renewal, five women joined the Ursuline Call by signing their first covenants before a crowd of about 150 people. The new Ursuline Associates are Loretta Aberli, Terese Bennet, Regina Leitner, Audrey Truax, and Mary Patricia Turner. All five were welcomed into the Call with a round of applause and many hugs.  Five new Ursuline Associates sign their first covenants for the Associate Call. To see more photos from the ceremony, please click "view photos" below.  This ceremony had special significance because the Associate Call celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2010. The Ursuline Friends, a program for mentally challenged adults who want to celebrate their love of God, marked its 12 year anniversary. Sister Sarah Stauble, director of the Associate Call;' Sister Lynn Jarrell, President of the Ursuline Sisters; and Sister Rita Dressman, a member of Leadership, each offered words of reflection on the spiritual story each Ursuline Associate and companion share with each other. Following the ceremony, the crowd came together again for a small reception in celebration of those who signed new covenants or renewed their covenants and of the 30th anniversary of the Associate Call. |
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| Community Days: Loud Lunch LOUISVILLE, Ky (July 27, 2010) – For the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, a “Loud Lunch” is a nod to the history and tradition of the sisters. Years ago, the sisters were silent for most or much of the day. A “Loud Lunch” was a time the sisters came together for a snack or lunch and visited with one another.  In that tradition, the Ursuline Sisters and several Ursuline Associates came together at Mercy Sacred Heart Village (MSHV) on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 27. They enjoyed cookies and punch while enjoying lots of conversation and even more laughs. Loud Lunch was followed by a smaller version of the sister’s annual missioning ceremony in the MSHV chapel. This cermeony was provided for those who could not attend the larger ceremony at the Motherhous to be held on Wednesday, July 28. |
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| Community Days Begin: A Historic Event LOUISVILLE, Ky (Sunday, July 25) - Louisville’s rich history came alive special event on Sunday, July 25. The Ursuline Sisters of Louisville will officially dedicated a historic marker at the site of their original motherhouse located at the intersection of Shelby Street and Chestnut Street. The dedication was followed by a reception at St. Martin Parish Hall. More than 200 people attended including past UA-Louisville alumnae, the Ursuline Sisters, Ursuline Associates, other Ursuline alums as well as family and friends. In 1858, Sister Salesia Reitmeier arrived in Kentucky from Straubing, Bavaria, with two other sisters and established the motherhouse. More than 1,000 Ursuline Sisters of Louisville have since made major contributions to education, especially for women, in Kentucky, across our nation, and in Peru, South America. These contributions include opening dozens of schools such as Sacred Heart Academy; Ursuline College, which joined with Bellarmine University; and Angela Merici High School. It was from the original motherhouse that the Ursuline Sisters also established their first school, Ursuline Academy. It opened on the site in 1859, just one year after Sister Salesia’s arrival. More than 7,000 young women graduated from the academy, taking with them the values and spirit of UA. The academy closed in 1972 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. During 2008, the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville celebrated their 150th anniversary. As part of these celebrations efforts began to have an historic marker placed at Shelby and Chestnut Streets. It has taken two years to complete this process. Please join with us as we celebrate the history of the Ursuline Sisters which is truly interwoven with the history of Louisville.  A group of Ursuline Sisters unveil the historic marker on the corner of Chestnut and Shelby Streets  |
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| Historical Event: 150-Plus Years in the Making LOUISVILLE, Ky (July 12, 2010) – The Ursuline Sisters of Louisville invite the public and media to attend a special event on Sunday, July 25, at 4 p.m. The sisters will officially dedicate a historic marker at the site of the Ursuline Sisters’ original motherhouse located at the intersection of Shelby Street and Chestnut Street. The dedication will be followed by a reception at St. Martin Parish Hall located at 833 East Gray Street. Alums, associates, and others connected to the Ursuline Community are welcome and invited to attend the reception in celebration of this special day. In 1858, Sister Salesia Reitmeier arrived in Kentucky from Straubing, Bavaria, with two other sisters and established the motherhouse. More than 1,000 Ursuline Sisters of Louisville have since made major contributions to education, especially for women, in Kentucky, across our nation, and in Peru, South America. These contributions include opening dozens of schools such as Sacred Heart Academy; Ursuline College, which joined with Bellarmine University; and Angela Merici High School.  The original Motherhouse located at the corner of Shelby and Chestnut Streets Local news agency reports on plans for the event. Click here to read the article It was from the original motherhouse that the Ursuline Sisters also established their first school, Ursuline Academy. It opened on the site in 1859, just one year after Sister Salesia’s arrival. More than 7,000 young women graduated from the academy, taking with them the values and spirit of UA. The academy closed in 1972 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. During 2008, the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville celebrated their 150th anniversary. As part of these celebrations efforts began to have an historic marker placed at Shelby and Chestnut Streets. It has taken two years to complete this process. Please join with us as we celebrate the history of the Ursuline Sisters which is truly interwoven with the history of Louisville. Follow the Ursuline Sisters on Facebook Follow the Ursuline Sisters on Twitter |
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