To day we celebrate the 482nd anniversary of the Foundation of the Ursuline Order. On this day St. Angela Merici gathered with 28 of her companions and after attending Mass they signed their names in the Book of the Company. Happy Anniversary to all those who claim Angela as their foundress!
“Adoration is the highest form of prayer.” How does one get there? Try Via Gratias, at the junction of Memory Lane. Down this path encounter great discoveries. Go back in time. First memories? Being loved, cared for, clothed, fed… Having fun, with playmates, cousins, friends… Learning to read, write, pray… Awakening to a…
This 10 minute video outlines an action plan for the Laudato Si. It’s a great resource to learn how you may individually make a difference created by our JPIC (Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation) Team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWmnDxWvd-0&list=WL&index=5 If you would like to take the Laudato Si’ Pledge visit this link.
Sister Susan Flood of the Province of Australia was elected Prioress General of the Ursulines of the Roman Union. Please pray for her as she takes up her responsibilities.
As members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, the Roman Union Ursuline Leadership Teams and their members in the United States endorse LCWR’s statement, expressing disappointment in Court’s decision to uphold President Trump’s Muslim ban: The Leadership Conference of Woman Religious is deeply troubled by the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of President…
Sr. Maureen Welch, O.S.U. is in the midst of her immersion experience in Thailand which is a prelude to her participation in the Enlarged General Meeting (EGC) in early October. (See post from earlier this week). She, along with Sr. Jane Finnerty, O.S.U., are going to update us as they can with photos, reflections, etc….
Sister Jean Marie Humphries (Jeannie), an Ursuline educator and graduate of the Academy of Mount St. Ursula, has assumed the position of Principal there as of July 2014. Jeannie has consistently brought energy and dedication to education as her ministry since her profession as an Ursuline in 1999. After earning a Ph.D. in Language, Literacy,…