When the Ursuline Sisters first came to Louisville, their ministry
was to teach. Five of the schools the sisters once owned and operated
were Ursuline Academy - Louisville, Sacred Heart Academy, Ursuline College,
Ursuline Academy - Pittsburgh and Angela Merici High School.
Sacred Heart Academy remains a strong testament to the value of Ursuline
education, having awarded diplomas to more than 9,000 young women since
its inception in 1877.
Upcoming Reunion Information:
(scroll down to see latest reunion photos)
2008-2009 Alumnae reunion dates and activities:
| School |
Class Year |
Plans |
Date |
| DECEMBER 2008 |
|
|
|
| UA-KY |
1947 |
|
12/2 |
| UA-KY |
1953 |
|
12/2 |
| UA-KY |
1944 |
|
12/3 |
| UA-KY |
1945 |
|
12/4 |
| UA-KY |
1948 |
|
12/8 |
| UA-KY |
1943 |
|
12/10 |
| UA-KY |
1950 |
|
12/17 |
| UC |
All Class |
|
12/17 |
|
|
|
|
| JANUARY 2009 |
|
|
|
| School |
Class Year |
|
Date |
| UA-KY |
1944 |
|
1/7 |
| UA-KY |
1948 |
|
1/12 |
| UA-KY |
1952 |
|
1/12 |
| UC |
1949 |
|
1/20 |
| UA-KY |
1950 |
|
1/21 |
| UC |
All Class |
|
1/22 |
| FEBRUARY 2009 |
|
|
|
| School |
Class Year |
|
Date |
| UA-KY |
1947 |
|
2/3 |
| UA-KY |
1944 |
|
2/4 |
| UA-KY |
1945 |
|
2/5 |
| UA-KY |
1948 |
|
2/9 |
| UA-KY |
1950 |
|
2/12 |
| UA-KY |
1950 |
|
2/18 |
| UC |
All Class |
|
2/26 |
| MARCH 2009 |
|
|
|
| School |
Class Year |
|
Date |
| UA-KY |
1953 |
|
3/3 |
| UA-KY |
1944 |
|
3/4 |
| UA-KY |
1948 |
|
3/9 |
| UA-KY |
1943 |
|
3/11 |
| UC |
1949 |
|
3/17 |
| UA-KY |
1950 |
|
3/19 |
| UC |
All Class |
|
3/20 |
Make checks out to: Ursuline Sisters of Louisville
Mailing Address: Office of Mission Advancement, 3105 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY, 40206
October Reunions: Ursuline College All-Class
The reunion, which took place on October 18 and 19, included a high tea and open house on the Ursuline Campus one day, and a Mass and a lunch at the Motherhouse on the next. Below are a few photos from the two-day event.
October Reunions: Ursuline Academy Alumnae Coming Together
The Ursuline Academy class of 1968 held their 40th Class Reunion on October 4, 2008 at the Ramada Inn Zorn.
With approximately 40 classmates attending, including classmates from Texas, Alaska, Illinois, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan,
Ohio, and Kentucky, the ladies had the opportunity to recall high school memories and renew old friendships. Fun was had by all.
Ursuline Academy alumnae Marilyn Steinmetz in her letter sweater with her teacher, Marian Lord.
On October 5, 2008, Ursuline Academy class of 1953 alumnae enjoyed their 55th reunion brunch at Audubon Country Club.
Cumberland and Morgantown Reunion a Success
Ursuline Sisters, Associates and friends and family came together in Cumberland, Maryland to celebrate the Sisters' 150th anniversary. The Sisters were called to serve in Maryland 138 years ago and many are still actively involved with the Associates and their ministries in Cumberland as well as Morgantown, West Virginia which is just about an hour away.
On Sunday, June 29th, the Sisters walked into a special Mass side-by-side with the Ursuline Associates in a show of solidarity, friendship and love. Father Jim Kurtz presided over the Mass which fell on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul.
Noting the many schools and parishes in both Morgantown and Cumberland where the Sisters served, Father Jim said, "What a history, what an influence the Ursulines have been for us. And, think, just think, what their work has done to bring people to Jesus Christ."
Following Mass, more than one hundred people attended a reception. It gave alumnae and Associates a chance to catch up and talk with the Sisters and their other friends, former classmates and loved ones.
More than 250 Sisters have taught and ministered in that area over the years. Today, the Cumberland Associates make up one of the largest group of Associates connected to the Louisville Ursulines. The next reunion event for the 150th anniversary takes place on October 4 in Louisville.
Scroll down for photos from the Cumberland celebrations:
Ursuline Sisters and Associates gather for instructions just before Mass
Ursuline Associates and Sisters Walk in for Mass (left);
Sisters and Associates in Prayer (right); Sister Mary Lee in Prayer Before Mass (below)
Sisters, Associates and friends and family take part in a reception following Mass
Ursuline Academy's Class of 1958 celebrated their 50th reunion
on July 31st at Brescia Hall on the Ursuline Campus
Two States, One Week, Hundreds of People Celebrating
When the Ursuline Sisters put out word that they would be celebrating their 150 th anniversary, they got an overwhelming response from associates and alumnae who wanted to take part. Over two weekends in April, the Sisters celebrated in two states and four cities. They left each place with new friends and plenty of old stories.
The Sisters celebrating in South Carolina
On Sunday, April 13 nearly 200 associates, family members, former students and friends celebrated 150 years of the presence of the Ursuline Sisters in Columbia, South Carolina. The event took place at Cardinal Newman High School. Sisters ministering in both Louisville and Pennsylvania joined them.
Ursuline Sisters and employees head to the Nebraska Reunions
A week later, celebrations moved to Nebraska, where local alumnae attended three days of events in Sidney, Ogallala and North Platte. More than five hundred people attended the reunions there. And, one Sister received a special honor. Sister Shirley Ann Simmons was recognized for her more than three decades of teaching and work in Ogallala.
Sister Shirley Ann Simmons is honored for her years of teaching
The Ursuline Sisters enjoyed every minute of it. We’re looking forward to our next reunion taking place in Cumberland, Maryland, on June 29 th. We hope to see you there!
