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The Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province are religious women in an international community who follow the vision and charism of our foundress, St. Angela Merici. We commit ourselves to the love of God and others through traditional and new ministries, solidarity with the poor, pursuit of justice, collaboration with the laity, and commitment to the Laudato Si’ platform.
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Jubilee Year 2025 Pilgrims of Hope
Prayer and Celebration of Consecrated Life
Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 2:00 – 2:45 PM
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The Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province are part of an international family of Ursulines known as the Ursulines of the Roman Union – a global community moving into the future and moving into new life. We support the missions of our Ursuline Sisters worldwide.
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Bylines
The Development Office publishes a newsletter called Bylines. PDFs of the current issue and many past issues are available for reading and download
Heart to Heart
Heart to Heart is a vehicle of communication, reflection and heart to hear sharing.
Annual Report
Our Annual Report is an opportunity for us to appreciate our donors and provide a yearly financial overview.
2025 Jubilarians
In 2025 we celebrate the jubilees of five of our sisters. Throughout their years of commitment to Ursuline life and ministries, these daughters of Angela have made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals.
Obituaries & Funeral Liturgies
Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Joan McCarthy, OSU
Sr. Joan McCarthy, a beloved member of the Ursuline Community formerly known as Mother Mary John died peacefully at Andrus on Hudson on October 29, 2025.
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Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Ann Ruth Dumas, OSU
Ann (Annie) Ruth Dumas, a member of the Ursuline Community, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY, after living courageously with cancer for many years.
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Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Teresa Byrne, OSU
Sr. Teresa Byrne, OSU a beloved member of the Ursuline Community, died peacefully on February 14, 2025, at Andrus on Hudson, Hastings on Hudson, NY.
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“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” – John 11:25-26
Yesterday, staff gathered at the Ursuline Province Center for a Staff Appreciation Lunch - a wonderful opportunity to come together in camaraderie and share a meal. During the celebration, leadership offered special recognition to team members who have served the organization for over ten years, including: Lourdes Sanchez (41 years), Angela Garcia (38 years), Karol Cummins (35 years), Kathy Vernazza (24 years), Rose Marie Waldron (21 years), Vicki Piccini (20 years), Carmela Diaz-Velazquez (19 years), Francesca Torres (17 years), Danielle Lodice (13 years), Pat Carey (13 years), and Paul DeRaffele (12 years). Congratulations to these dedicated individuals for their remarkable longevity, and heartfelt thanks to the entire staff for their continued hard work and commitment. ... See MoreSee Less
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So appreciate those who take care of the "OSUs" enabling them to serve others!
A wonderful group. Congratulations all!
Everybody looks fantastic
Thank you for all you so gtaciously!
𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. Make a Global Impact by making a gift to support the 𝐔𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. Make a donation here tinyurl.com/27zv725c ... See MoreSee Less
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The Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province stand with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). We affirm the sacred dignity of every person, especially our immigrant sisters and brothers who are so often vulnerable in times of uncertainty. As Ursulines, our mission calls us to accompany those on the margins, to advocate for justice, and to be a beacon of hope rooted in the Gospel.
We join the USCCB in praying for our nation and in urging compassionate, humane responses that honor the God-given worth of every individual. May we continue to carry the light of Christ into our communities and work together for a more just and welcoming world. Read the full statement and supporting resources here: ow.ly/ueEb50XqTPk ... See MoreSee Less
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Today we honor St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants. Born in Italy in 1850, Mother Cabrini founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She took the name “Xavier” after St. Francis Xavier, the great missionary to Asia. At the request of Pope Leo XIII, she traveled to the United States in 1889 to serve the growing community of Italian immigrants. Over the next three decades, she established schools, hospitals, orphanages, and convents across the United States, as well as in Central and South America. In 1909, she became a naturalized U.S. citizen. Mother Cabrini passed away in 1917 in Chicago and was canonized in 1946, becoming the first U.S. citizen to be declared a saint. ... See MoreSee Less
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𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲. Please consider supporting the 𝐔𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 and transform the lives of people around the world. You can make donation by going to www.osueast.org or 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 tinyurl.com/27zv725c ... See MoreSee Less
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Grounded in the spirit of Laudato Si’, we affirm our responsibility to care for Creation and to accompany those most impacted by climate injustice. As this piece illustrates, women across Africa are already bearing the burden and calling for meaningful change. We stand with them in this urgent mission.
“𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒. … 𝐶𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡. 𝐼𝑡’𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦.” — 𝑆𝑟. 𝐽𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑙
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'We are asking the world to act': African women on frontlines of climate change demand justice at COP30
www.globalsistersreport.org
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