Sr. Anne Bunting, O.S.U. December 7, 1927 – November 3, 2015 Sister Anne Bunting (formerly Mother Marie de Chantal), longtime faculty member at the College of New Rochelle, died at Andrus on Hudson, on November 3, 2015. Sister Anne, a devoted teacher, began her service at Blessed Sacrament School in New Rochelle, from 1956 to…
Bridget Puzon, O.S.U. The poet called it the time of “mellow fruitfulness.” Everything seems quieter and invites reflection. After the Autumnal Equinox, the sun very noticeably comes up later. (I know, the reality is that the earth turns.) The sunrise show from our kitchen window that moved across the room, blinding us, now has only…
Anne Therese Dillen, OSU In honor of LAUDATO SI Woman, why are you weeping, Bent in scalding tears? What has wrenched your heart to breaking, No smile to hide your fears? “Look here! Can you but see? They’ve shaved away my mountain – The trees, the moss, the laurel – The scent of morning dew!”…
Sr. Adelaide Thomason, O.S.U.November 30, 1921 – August 21, 2015 Sister Adelaide Thomason died peacefully at Andrus on Hudson on August 21. She was 93 years old. Adelaide was born on November 30, 1921. She is survived by a sister, Dolores Melitio of Dallas, and five nieces and nephews. She entered the Ursulines in 1939,…
Claire Smith, O.S.U. The Pentecost psalmist sings a masterful hymn to the Spirit of God, Creator of the Cosmos, taking hardly a breath, in the telling of the God-colors into the world, into humanity, into my own heart. Meanwhile, back in the Upper room in the Cenacle, the apostles are hiding behind closed doors,…
Sr. Irene Mahoney, O.S.U.May 5, 1921 – May 9, 2015 Sister Irene Mahoney whose religious name was Denis, died peacefully at Andrus on Hudson on May 9, 2015. She was 94 years old. Irene entered the Order of St. Ursula in 1942 and made her profession of vows in 1945. From 1945-1946 she taught at…
Bridget Puzon, O.S.U. How often we have first impressions that turn out to be far different realities. A person, a situation, an encounter, aren’t what we thought. First-hand accounts of the Easter stories show just such recognitions of reality. Days after the brutal death of Jesus, the Gospel stories after the event artfully show…
The watercolor Redemption and accompanying poem are by Sr. Anne Therese Dillen, OSU. WHAT IF…? Anne Therese Dillen, O.S.U. What if Lent, this lengthy entry into Spring — bereft of birdsong, flowers, warmth: a “fast” perhaps, but slow – What if this unwelcome word took on a different cast? Instead of time without —…
In 2015 Ursulines celebrate the anniversary of religious profession of eleven sisters. It is a time to rejoice with them on their years of dedication and with gratitude for their service, in various forms, to the people of God. The following Ursulines are celebrating their Jubilees in 2015: 70 Years Anne Curry First Profession –…
Behind the facts of their lives, we celebrate the dedication represented in their 75, 60, and 50 years as Ursulines. The short biographies reveal only a portion of what they did over a lifetime, in dedicated ministry and faithful prayer, and at the same time we can admire and rejoice in their achievements. 75 Years…