It's a year of celebration as the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville mark their 150th anniversary. Walk with us on our amazing journey. Click here to see our special anniversary video and learn more about our foundress Saint Angela Merici.

150th Calendar of Events

June:
25th - Visit to St. Michael's Cemetery
29th - Ursuline School Reun. (MD & WV)

August:
1st - Balloon Glow & Concert
2nd - Balloon Race & Pancake Breakfast

You'll want to be a part of this year of celebration. Look for updated events throughout the year.

A History of the Ursuline Sisters' Amazing Journey of 150 Years of Ministry.

The Ursuline Sisters began their ministry in Louisville, Kentucky in 1858 when three sisters from Straubing, Germany, led by Mother Salesia Reitmeier, answered a call to teach at St. Martin School. Within two weeks of their arrival, the sisters were teaching 50 students. Soon a convent and boarding school on Chestnut Street near Shelby followed and the Ursuline Sisters were asked to staff other schools. In 1881, 20 schools were in the care of the growing community of 108 sisters. By the 1960's, there were over 650 sisters serving in 13 states and in Peru, South America.

Today, Ursuline Sisters minister in 11 states and in Peru. They serve as teachers, administrators, in healthcare, pastoral and social service ministries.

In 2008, the Ursuline Sisters celebrate 150 years of ministry and continue their mission of teaching Christian living and assisting women, men and children to live more fully and to develop a personal relationship with God.

Five Chosen to Lead The Sisters Into The Next Decade
The Ursuline Sisters returned home from their ministries to take part in the 2008 Chapter of Affairs and Elections. On Saturday, March 8th, the Sisters called by the community to the ministry of leadership were named. We're pleased to annouce the election of our new leadership team who will serve from July 2008 until July 2014:

President – Sr. Lynn Jarrell
Vice President – Sr. Martha Jacob
Councilor – Sr. Ruth Ann Haunz
Councilor – Sr. Rita Ann Wigginton
Councilor– Sr. Rita Dressman

Sisters Martha, Rita, Rita Ann, Ruth Ann, Lynn (from left to right)

To learn more about what happens during the Chapter of Affairs and Elections. click here.

Ursuline Sisters Work to Protect the Environment

In March, the Vatican released a list of new sins for modern times. Among them, damaging or polluting the environment. And, the Ursuline Sisters are already doing their part to ensure a clean and protected environment in Louisville, Kentucky and across the U.S. To learn more about their efforts click here.

Two Ursuline Sisters Join Protesters in Frankfort