About the Ursuline Sisters

When Saint Angela Merici founded the company of Saint Ursula in 1535, the young women of Brescia, Italy had two options in life: they could marry or enter a cloister. Angela gave them a new option: they could live with their families and stay at their workplaces, while living a life dedicated to God and to the service of others. This desire to empower women is still an important part of Ursuline life today.

The Spirit of Angela Today
The Ursuline Sisters are modern women who carry on Angela's tradition of progressive ministry in their communities. We dare each day to confront the oppression of women and to stand in solidarity with the poor. As women who profess vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, we are committed to education and action for social justice. We bring the Gospel of Jesus to all while acting as agents of peace through justice in all our relationships, towards all peoples and cultures, towards the earth and all creation.

In addition to educating young people in schools, Ursuline sisters in 36 countries respond to the needs of God's people in parishes, in ministry with the poor and marginalized, in retreat work, counseling, and pastoral care. We are proud of our rich history and heritage, committed to the challenges of the present, and excited about the future before us.

Sister Chabanel Mathison, Prioress
Sister Mary Margaret Prenger, Archivist
Sister Kathleen Barnes
Sister Catherine Chandler
Sister Ann Mary Hasting
Sister Peggy Hill
Sister Madeline Kelly
Sister Virginia Marie Killam
Sister Margaret Ann Moser
Sister Dolores Marie Ramsey
Sister Mary Troy
Sister Bernice Eidt, Sister of Divine Providence