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Feast of St. Ursula Liturgy and Supper
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Sisters and Associates
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Val Myers at 419-536-9587
Calendar of Events
OCTOBER
4
Mary Manse Alumni Prayer Service and Luncheon
Noon - The Pinnacle
14
Input/Update Meeting - Sisters Only
Rosary Care Center - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
24
Sister Study Day - Rosary Cathedral 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
24
Feast of St. Ursula (Vows, Commitment and Missioning)
Sisters and Associates - 4 p.m. Liturgy/Supper
Ursuline Center then Ursuline Convent Offices
27
Leaders Meeting
28-29
LCWR Region 6 Meeting - Cincinnati
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St. Ursula - Cologne, Germany
I would like to share an interesting tidbit I found when I was teaching about St. Ursula at St. Ursula Academy years ago. Most of us know that St. Ursula’s story is remarkably unbelievable, yet there is some truth to the information we have been given. I found a video called “The Story Behind the Badge” about the finding of a badge with the image of St. Ursula. Through AI, I recently found this information. Sr. Donna
Saint Ursula is traditionally believed to be buried in the Basilica of St. Ursula located in Cologne, Germany.
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The Basilica: The church was built over an ancient Roman cemetery where legend says Ursula and her companions were massacred by the Huns around 383 AD.
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The Golden Chamber: The Basilica of St. Ursula houses a famous 17th-century chapel known as the Golden Chamber (Goldene Kammer), which displays thousands of human bones recovered from the ancient burial site and attributed to her and her 11,000 virgin followers.
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The Tomb: A reclining alabaster statue of Saint Ursula lies over her Baroque black marble tomb inside the north transept of the basilica.
Art & Theology
To view the video google “The Story Behind the Badge – St.Ursula”
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The Ursuline Sisters of Toledo have been planning their future for many years now. Most recently, in June of 2026, canonical leadership of the Toledo Community was transitioned to Sister Sharon Derivan, OSF of Sylvania. Sister Sharon is the Congregational Minister for her community and has delegated Sister Shannon Schrein, OSF of Sylvania, as the new canonical appointed leader for the Ursuline Sisters with Sisters Sandy Sherman and Donna Frey as leadership advisors. (See the latest URSU-LINE fall edition on the website www.toledoursulines.org under Publications.)
A second transition for the Ursuline Sisters will take place in the beginning months of 2027. The following is an excerpt from a letter that was sent to the parents of St. Ursula Academy regarding the sponsorship of SUA in order to maintain Catholic and Ursuline Identity for years to come.
“Following in the spirit of St. Angela Merici, who guides us, ‘If, according to times and circumstances, the need arises to make new rules or do something differently, do it prudently and with good advice’ the Ursuline Sisters asked a hard, faithful question: how do we ensure St. Ursula Academy remains Catholic and Ursuline for generations to come?
They found their answer in transferring SUA sponsorship to the Ursuline Education Foundation (UEF), whose purpose is to secure the continuation of Ursuline education in the United States. UEF is a community of Ursuline schools, all fostering the same Catholic and Ursuline charism we have carried since 1854. Approved by the Vatican in 2022, UEF was formed to sponsor Ursuline schools whose Sisters are aging and are no longer able to continue in leadership. UEF already sponsors seven other Ursuline schools nationwide, including Ursuline Academy in New Orleans, celebrating its 300th anniversary next year. With schools located in the Midwest, East, and South, we will be in great company! You can learn more about UEF at www.uefschools.org.”
Our Ursuline Community has worked closely with Mary Werner, President of SUA, in the application process. The traditions, formation, and the rhythm of SUA life remain. No changes in the curriculum, classrooms or students. SUA remains Catholic and Ursuline.
A visit from the UEF took place September 13-15 at SUA. The team met with Mary Werner, Sister Sandy Sherman, Sister Shannon Schrein, and various Focus Groups. This was very successful and filled with great hope! Stay tuned for next steps in 2027.
