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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.
The Chapter Message
Be fearless then, be confident;
wherever you go,
the Lord is with you.
Joshua 1:9

Strengthened
by the Word of God
and by our communion
with each other,
let us have the courage
to go beyond our borders
and, with Angela, to be signs
of reconciliation
and of hope.
The Ursuline Sisters
Sr. Lois Castillon, Prioress
Sr. Louis Marie Carter
Sr. Nancy Fearon
Sr. Peggy Hill
Sr. Jill Jaeb
Sr. Madeline Kelly
Sr. Ann Mangelsdorf
Sr. Margaret Ann Moser
Sr. Mary Troy
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