Sr. Jane Finnerty, O.S.U., Provincial for the Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province, leaves Sunday, September 18, 2016 for the Enlarged General Council (EGC) in North Sydney, Australia. The theme of the meeting is: “From exclusion to encounter: As daughters of Angela, empowered and transformed by the Holy Spirit, how do we open our…
Left to right: Cathy Rowan, Chair of the Board of the Leviticus Fund, Pat Russell, OSU, Maureen Welch, OSU, Geraldine Kennedy, OSU, Jane Finnerty, OSU and Greg Maher, Executive Director of the Leviticus Fund. On May 25, at the Annual Meeting of the Leviticus Fund, Cathy Rowan, Chair of the Board of the Leviticus…
Mary Sullivan, O.S.U. They were all together in one place Acts 2: 1-3 Having seen this painting frequently in the past, I was happy with the new association it brought to mind. The title of the work is Blessed Mother Angela opens her Rule and founds the Company on St. Catherine’s…
Elinor Shea, O.S.U. As I approached the celebration of Easter this year, images and memories of past years came to mind, especially ones after the Easter Vigil had been restored to all it richness, beauty, and almost magical power to stir hearts and eager souls. Catechumens were baptized. The whole community welcomed its new…
Anne Therese Dillen, OSU Behold the Man: Eyes blurred with tears, Bearing countless years Of man’s contempt for God – Whipped, wounded, torn – Scapegoat for us all. Behold the Cross: Sad torture-tree – Instrument of pain: From crib to cross He came, Determined to the end – Sacrificed for all. Behold the Christ:…
Bridget Puzon, O.S.U. Whether you associate Lent with “giving up” something desirable, or “doing without,” Ash Wednesday releases a flood of memories from childhood, recalling the seriousness with which I put gifts of candy in a glass jar in the dining room cabinet as a Lenten sacrifice, to be enjoyed at Easter. That childhood…
Bridget Puzon, O.S.U. The shepherds came, the Magi came, and now the Nativity scene has changed, and those colorful figures have gone. They make a colorful and rich celebration of the Nativity, full of light and hope. And the music changes. From carols all can sing because we all know the words and feel…
Stephanie Nolan, O.S.U. I must remember to go down to the heart cave And sweep it clean, make it warm, with fire on the hearth And candles in their niches The pictures on the walls glowing with quiet lights I must remember to go down to the heart cave And make the bed…
Sr. Eileen Kelleher, O.S.U. April 2, 1924 – November 12, 2015 Sister Eileen Kelleher (formerly Mother Mary James) died peacefully at Andrus on Hudson on November 12, 2015. She was born on April 2, 1924 to Lillian and James Kelleher in New York, NY. Eileen entered the Ursulines on January 15, 1946, and made her…
Maryellen Keefe, O.S.U. Month of endings and beginnings, 30 Days of contrast— Falling leaves evoking thoughts of death, warm Indian summer hinting at new life Among November’s days of contrast are some significant ones— November 1 All Hallows summons to celebration of saints known and unknown, November 2 All Souls invites prayerful remembrance of…