Saturday, January 16th is a joyous day! It is the Jubilee of our Sisters celebrating 60 and 70 years of commitment and saying “yes” to the calling of God many years ago. We thank them for all their years of service and may they continue to be blessed with the spirit of the Lord and…
The Roman Union Ursuline Sisters of the United States, called to be artisans of peace, unite in prayer for all the people of our nation. We watched with horror at the lawless events unfolding in our nation’s Capitol on Wednesday and we are deeply concerned for the future of our democracy. Today we add our…
Sr. Elizabeth (Beth) Dowd, OSU, a beloved member of the Ursuline Community, died peacefully on December 11, 2020. She was a resident of United Hebrew Center in New Rochelle. Born in Holyoke, MA in 1934 to Clare and James Dowd, Sr. Beth entered the Ursuline Novitiate in 1956 and professed first vows in 1959. Sr….
The monthly publication distributed by the Roman Union Ursulines in the United States called Heartbeats is producing a newsletter each week for Advent. Weekly newsletters will be added to this post. Visit each week to see the new publication. Click on the links below to view each week’s newsletter: Heartbeats-First Week Advent 2020 Heartbeats Week…
As we prepare for the holy season of Advent, we will be sharing a series of posts on our Facebook page. The posts will be reflections from a calendar composed by Father Terence Moran. Titled “No Room: An Advent Journey with People Experiencing Homelessness,” the calendar will help us prepare for Jesus by encouraging us…
Today on November 25 we celebrate Foundation Day. Ursuline Sisters throughout the world unite today in celebration of a common mission of love for all. In 1535 the Company of St. Ursula was founded by St. Angela Merici after Mass at St. Afra’s Church in Brescia. It was on Saint Catherine’s feast. “We remember the…
On #GivingTuesday , December 1st, the Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province, USA will be participating for the second year. For those of you who don’t know, it is a global giving movement that celebrates generosity and giving. #GivingTuesday gifts can be made at any time beginning today. Join us to continue our Global Mission…
As a result of exposure to the Coronavirus, the sisters at 1338 North Avenue are now in quarantine. Unfortunately, the Mass of Remembrance for the deceased Ursulines and Associates originally scheduled for this Saturday, December 12, 2020 will have to also be postponed. This is to conform to safety and quarantine protocols. Further information about the…
Heartbeats is a publication distributed monthly by the Roman Union Ursulines in the United States. Click here for the current newsletter: Heartbeats Newsletter November 2020 .
National Vocation Awareness Week Originated in 1976 this annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States is dedicated to promote vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. Are you considering a…