Ursulines remain active at Motherhouse

When the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville first built the Ursuline Motherhouse on Lexington Rd. in 1916, their ambition was great as they prepared for a growing congregation.

Now, as the Ursuline Sisters prepare for the future, they are looking at the Motherhouse in different ways. In the words of Ursuline foundress St. Angela Merici, "If, according to times and circumstances, the need arises to make new rules or do something differently, do it prudently and with good advice."

In the early years, the Motherhouse was home to sisters who taught on campus - the very sisters who built the Ursuline Campus into what it is today. Over the years, the Motherhouse has also served as a temporary home for the Ursuline Child Development Center, Ursuline Sisters' offices and even refugees from the 1937 flood.

Even after sisters retire from full-time ministries such as teaching, they are still active, vital members of the community. Sisters who retire to the Ursuline Motherhouse are active in many different ventures. As we lovingly say, Ursuline Sisters don't retire - they are recycled!

The Motherhouse is currently
home to sisters like:

Sister Dolores Hudson Sister Terence Schmitt

Sister Mary Vincent Strittmatter Sister Margaret Mary Schwartz

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