Assembly 2008 ~ June 19 – 21 Thursday, June 19 - accountability reports from the Ursuline Convent of the Sacred Heart Foundation, St. Ursula Academy, St. Ursula Academy Foundation, St. Ursula Academy Board, Investments and the Finance Office.   Friday, June 20 – reflection day on Marie of the Incarnation, the first Ursuline who arrived in North America in 1639.  Sister Maureen Grady, an Ursuline from Cleveland, guided the Sisters and Associates in the discerning life of Marie of the Incarnation as a contemplative in action.

"... the more valuable the undertaking the more it will require effort..."  St. Angela Merici, 18th Rule

Ursulines Attend Washington DC TASSC Vigil Twelve Ursuline Sisters, all members of the Ursuline Society, attended the 11th annual TASSC vigil in Lafayette Park, across from the White House, June 28th.  In their midst was Sr. Diana Ortiz, herself a torture survivor, who recently resigned from the organization she founded and came this year as a supporter.   Ursuline Picnic, June 14th The Ursulines of Toledo hosted a Flag Day picnic for Ursuline Sisters who came from Youngstown, Cleveland and Brown County.  Toledo Ursuline Sisters and Associates greeted guests, gave tours, and assisted in the day's activities.  Friendships were renewed and new friendships formed.  Entertainment with patriotic songs was provided by the Smile Awhile Quartet.  After beginning with prayer, everyone moved to a traditional picnic!  Good food, good fun, good time!  See everyone in Cleveland next year!