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Celebrating Sr. Jeannie Humphries’ 25th Jubilee
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province honored Sr. Jeannie Humphries, OSU, on her 25th Jubilee.
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Mass of Remembrance
On Sunday, December 8th, at 11:00 AM, The Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province held our annual Mass for Deceased Ursulines. We remember with love and gratitude the lives of our beloved Sisters who went home to God in 2024.
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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. 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.
Read More Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Teresa Byrne, OSU
Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Sheila Campbell, OSU
Sister Sheila Campbell, OSU, formerly Sr. St. James, a beloved member of the Ursulines of the Roman Union Eastern Province USA for 63 years, died peacefully on November 24, 2024, at Andrus on Hudson Nursing Home.
Read More Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Sheila Campbell, OSU
“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
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Thank you for your wonderful service to us!
Congratulations.. May your retirement adventures be as wonderful as you are!
Thank you for your service and all you do!
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Pat and Brenda!
Thank you all for your incredible dedication 🥰
Congratulations you ladies are the best. Thank you for all the time you have given and we hope your retirement will bring you many adventures.
Thank you! You will be missed!
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Congratulations and best wishes from South America.
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On 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟒, the Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province celebrated 𝐒𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬’, 𝐎𝐒𝐔, on her 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐞! Festivities kicked off with a beautiful service in our chapel followed by a reception filled with camaraderie, cheer and good food. Friends, family, and fellow Sisters gathered to honor Sr. Jeannie’s incredible 25-year journey of faith and service. Jeannie’s passion and spirit inspires us all. You can view Jeannie’s silver jubilee service here osueast.org/celebrating-sr-jeannie-humphries-25th-jubilee/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Blessings & congratulations on this anniversary! 🌹🙏
It’s was truly a great day celebrating Sr Jeannie 🙏
Looks like a wonderful celebration.
Thank you for this post. I felt lucky and inspired to see the service stream-lined. It was beautiful.
What a beautiful day
Congratulations, Jeannie! 🥳🙏🏼
Jeannie Humphries you looked beautiful-- like the Holy Spirit was shining through you. Congratulations!
Congratulations, Jeannie!
Beautiful and heartwarming 💕
Congratulations Sr. Jeanie!
Wonderful! ALL WILL BE WELL! Take care, Angela
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Join us in wishing Sr. Jeannie Humphries, OSU a Happy 25th Year Jubilee. Jeannie, thank you for your passion and dedication. Here's to 25 incredible years of faith-filled service and many more to come! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations, Jeannie. Thank you for all you do and wishing you many more wonderful blessed years.
Congratations😍
Congratulations!!
I take it you’re staying.🤣 CONGRATULATIONS and MANY MORE YEARS!!!
Congratulations, Jeannie!
Congratulations Sr. Jeannie!🩵
Ad multos annos, Cousin Jeannie!
Congratulations!!!❤️
Congratulations!
Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊
Congratulations, Jeannie!
Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Congratulations 🎈
congratulations Jeannie !!💕🍀🎈🎉
Congratulations 🙏
Congratulations, Jeannie!!!!!! big hugs!
Happy Anniversary and best wishes for many more years in community life. God Bless
Congrats to you Jeannie!!! 🩶
Congratulations on your Jubilee!!💓🙏
Congratulations!! 🎉
Congratulations 🎉🎉 So happy for you!!!!!
Congratulations to the BEST!
Congratulations Sr. Jeannie! God bless your service 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Congrats, Jeannie!
Congratulations on your Silver Jubilee... thank you for your life of faith and service.
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Sr. Josephine you are an inspiration to many teachers from our SPN days. 💐 You loved the children, and they loved you. Thank you for sharing your 🎁 gift of teaching with many students and teachers. You truly made a difference.📓 ✏️ 🧮 ✨ I hope you still enjoy Betty Boop! Ha Ha!🍭🎈🍭 Wishing many Blessings, kind thoughts, and prayers for you. 🙏 🇺🇸 🙏
Congratulations! Many blessings to you!
Congratulations!!
Ad Multos Annos Sister! Fond memories at SPN - and you were one of my Moms favorites!
Congratulations, Sr Josephine with many more blessings. I, too, remember those SPN days🙏❤️
Congrats Sr J!!!!
Congratulations 🎈
Congratulations and blessings! Your example made me a better teacher.
She taught us the word lavatory. We couldn't simply ask to go to the bathroom. Congratulations Sr. Josephine!
Wow Congratulations Sister
Congratulations - a life well served.
She taught me long division and I remember her every time I teach it or review it with a student!
4th grade SPN memories
Congratulations! 😃
Thank you Nancy Martin for sharing this SPN news. Congratulations to you Sr. Josephine.
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Jeannie Humphries 25th Jubilee Celebration ServiceJun 14, 2:00pmJoin us live as we honor Sr. Jeannie Humphries, OSU, on her 25th Jubilee! We are excited to mark this special milestone in Sr. Jeannie’s journey of faith, service, and dedication as an Ursuline Sister. Tune in to the livestream and be part of this joyful celebration!
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Congratulations to our May 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st Calendar winners, Peggy Nolin, Cathie Murtha, Laraine Sperberg, Sharon Falvey and Dolores Schoeler. You can view all our winners on our website at www.osueast.org. Thank you all who participated in our raffle. ... See MoreSee Less
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Huge congrats to the May winners! 🎉especially two winners who i know personally- Sharon and Peggy!! So happy for you both!!
Well, that’s fun!