The video of the police brutality against George Floyd brings to focus again the reality that, as a nation, we have the urgent task of seeking justice and equality for the people of color in America. As Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union of the United States, we urge lawmakers to address systemic, race-based injustice….
The Ursuline Sisters are happy to announce the election of their Leadership Team 2020-2025. Sister Maureen Welch, OSU – Provincial; Sister Brenda Buckley, OSU – Councilor; and Sister Patricia Schifini, OSU – Councilor. The new team will take office July 1, 2020. (pictured left to right -Sr. Brenda Buckley, OSU; Sr. Maureen Welch, OSU; Sr….
We would like to share with you this Insieme link. This link includes 101 Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union from 25 countries gathered to form a choral group to sing the song “Insieme” (“Together”). We need to all come together in unity. Enjoy this sentiment with the Ursuline Sisters from across the world.
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Contribute online or by sending a check addressed to: Ursuline Provincialate 1338 North Ave New Rochelle, NY 10801 #GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday. Created as an emergency response to the unprecedented…
Sr. Mary Boyan OSU, a beloved member of the Ursuline Community, passed away peacefully May 1,2020 at Andrus-on-Hudson, Hastings, NY. Sr. Mary was born to Ann O’Brien and James Boyan in New Rochelle NY in 1925. Her parents and her brother Jim predeceased her. Along with her Ursuline sisters, she is survived by her sister-in-law,…
Sr. Alice Bouchard, OSU, a beloved member of the Ursuline Community, passed away peacefully on April 30,2020 at Andrus-on-Hudson, Hastings, NY. Sr. Alice was born in Esmond, RI to Alice Bottomley and Joseph Bouchard in 1926. Her parents and her brothers, Edward and Joseph predeceased her. Sr. Alice, formerly known as Mother Joseph Marie, entered…
” Land of Mists” is a reflection by Sr. Martha Counihan, OSU,a Sister who celebrated her 50th Jubilee of commitment to the Ursuline Community at the onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic. As we celebrate the April 30th feast day of St. Marie of the Incarnation, I think back about a child’s book that my Ursuline…
We are very sad to announce the passing of, Sr. Mary Jane Robertshaw, OSU. Sr. Mary Jane was beloved member of the Ursuline community and died peacefully on April 21, 2020 at Andrus -on-Hudson, NY. She was born in Greensburg, PA to Marie and Clarence Robertshaw in 1929. She entered the Ursulines shortly after graduating…
We are very sad to announce the passing of our beloved Sr. Maria Rosa Deiso, OSU. May she rest in peace. Sr. Maria Rosa’s Obituary follows: NEW ROCHELLE, Sister Maria Rosa Deiso, OSU, beloved member of the Ursuline Community, died peacefully April 10, 2020 at Andrus, Hastings on Hudson, NY. Born and raised in Mt….