April 1, 2025 | Local News
Fr. Stephen Van Lal Than

While giving a March 2-7 retreat to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB, talks about hope being the duty of all Christians – to bear hope and be hope in the world. On the board behind him contains a verse from Romans 5:5, “Hope does not disappoint.” COURTESY OF MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH

Ursuline Sisters experience “Pilgrims of Hope” retreat

BY MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH STAFF

Half of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph were in retreat the week of March 2-7, led by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB, who talked about Pope Francis’ call to be Pilgrims of Hope in Jubilee Year 2025. Fr. Burke is a member of the Benedictine monastic community at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Ind. His current role is offering spiritual direction and preaching retreats. He met with the sisters twice a day in the Rainbow Room of Saint Joseph Villa.

Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB, speaks during the March 3 afternoon session in the Rainbow Room of Saint Joseph Villa at Mount Saint Joseph during a retreat from March 2-7. COURTESY OF MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH

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