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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…
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…
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…
Our community at St. Teresa’s celebrated the end of the Season of Creation and the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi yesterday, October 4th, with song, prayers and a planting. Outside the Iselin house an Ilex bush and lovely mums were planted and will be a symbol for our commitment to care for our common…
We would like to welcome our new Leadership Team who began their service today, July 1, 2020. We hope God will bless them in their new roles and guide them as they lead us into our next phase.
Today marks a very special occasion that our current leadership team, Sr. Jane Finnerty, OSU (center); Sr. Pat Russell, OSU (left)and Sr. Ann Peterson, OSU (right); is concluding their tenure. We will miss them as they embark on this new phase of their lives. We thank them for their many years of service, guidance and growth…
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….
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…
On Saturday, November 9th, Sr. Jeannie Humphries, O.S.U. drove Sr. May Sullivan, Sr. Jackie DaSilva and Sr. Alrie Giordano up to Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York. Founded in 2011, this farm seeks to end racism in the food system and reclaim ancestral connections to the land. The Sisters were greeted warmly and were…