BY MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH STAFF, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC

Eight Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph who have served a combined 500 years in service to God’s people are celebrating jubilees of religious profession in 2024. One is from Daviess County, five are from smaller cities in the Archdiocese of Louisville, and two are from Louisville. Their jubilees take place during a special year – the 150th anniversary of the Ursuline Sisters arrival at Maple Mount. There will be a special jubilee celebration during Community Days at the Motherhouse in July. To read more about this year’s jubilarians and their ministries, please visit the Ursuline Sisters’ webpage: ursulinesmsj.org/category/jubilarians. You can also follow the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph on Facebook where we are featuring each jubilarian.

• Susan Mary Mudd, OSU, a native of Lebanon (Marion County), is celebrating 70 years.
• Mary Matthias Ward, OSU, a native of Clementsville (Casey County), is celebrating 70 years.
• Mary Timothy Bland, OSU, a native of Greenbrier (Marion County), is celebrating 60 years.
• Joyce Marie Cecil, OSU, a native of New Hope (Nelson County), is celebrating 60 years.
• Karla Marie Kaelin, OSU, a native of Louisville, is celebrating 60 years.
• Joan Marie Riedley, OSU, a native of Louisville, is celebrating 60 years.
• Laurita Spalding, OSU, a native of Springfield (Washington County), is celebrating 60 years.
• Melissa Tipmore, OSU, a native of Owensboro, is celebrating 60 years.