Archives
Mission Statement
The Ursuline Sisters of Toledo, Ohio Archives is dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history, spirituality and ministry of the Ursuline Sisters, in order to extend their legacy and witness to their mission in the spirit and vision of their foundress, St. Angela Merici.
The Archives of the Ursuline Sisters of Toledo, OH
4045 Indian Road
Toledo, OH 43606
419-536-9587
Archives Processor
Brandi Sharlow
Sister Contact
Sr. Donna Frey
419-536-9587
Research Questions – please contact either of the above.
Snapshot From the Past
Bertha Magdalena Andres was born on January 26, 1902 in Helena, Ohio. She was educated at the Ursuline Academy in Tiffin and joined the Toledo Ursulines in 1929. She attended Teachers’ College and Mary Manse College and then went on to the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago for an AB degree in violin. Sister M. Carmencita received her Master’s degree from The University of Notre Dame and did further work in music at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY.
Sister Carmencita taught music in many of the parish schools and taught the orchestra and music classes at both St. Ursula Academy (36 years) and Mary Manse College (24 years). She taught the Suzuki Method of playing the violin. This method is used on small children, teaching them to play the violin soon after they learn to walk. Sister Carmencita was very successful in this regard and had many pupils who became fine violinists.
Sister Carmencita was Community-minded and enjoyed being with her Sisters. She was also the “keeper” of the Stamp Collection and encouraged many sisters to save and give her stamps from all over the world. She played with the Jewish Symphony and the Perrysburg Symphony for more than four years. Sister Carmencita retired to the Ursuline Center in 1991 and was active until her death on January 7, 1999 at age 96.