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Ursuline Sisters of Toledo, Ohio
Ursuline Sisters of Toledo, Ohio
Sister Bernarda Breidenbach
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Calendar of Events
FEBRUARY
6, 13, 20
The Chosen After-shows
Season 4 Episodes 1, 2, 3
17
Presidents Day - Convent Offices closed
18
Council Meeting
26
Input/Update Gathering for Sisters
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Convent Offices
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- Go to Ministry & Mission - Social Concerns; Pope's Intention; United Nations International Day
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Updated May 2024
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170th Plans for Quiet Celebration
Last December 12, 2024, the Ursuline Sisters kicked off the celebration of the their arrival in Toledo, OH in 1854. An Evening Vesper service was held and welcomed Sisters, Associates and guests with a special table of fine finger foods and drinks.
On January 26, Sisters and Associates gathered for liturgy and an Italian dinner honoring their foundress, St. Angela Merici. After the liturgy, Sister Sandy Sherman had a special blessing for everyone and a gift tote-bag was given. Convent Office Staff members were recognized during the week.
During the coming year, several groups of faithful supporters and friends will be recognized with a blessing card and tote-bag. Words of gratitude and joy will be expressed for the continued faithfulness, generosity and support of so many who stand beside the Ursuline Sisters.
--February 11 the St. Ursula Academy Administrative Team will be honored at the Convent Offices.
--March 14 the St. Ursula Academy Faculty and Staff
--March 20 the St. Ursula Academy Board of Trustees
--March 25 the St. Ursula Academy Student Council and Class Officers
--April 29 the Ursuline Convent Foundation Board
--May, August and September the Sisters and Associates will picnic together
--June the feast of the Sacred Heart will be celebrated with liturgy and lunch
--October the feast of St. Ursula will be celebrated with liturgy and supper
--October 12 Mary Manse College Alumni gather and Board members will be recognized
--November 23, 2025 will be the final celebration of the 170th with a liturgy and dinner.
Be sure to read the fall URSU-Line update for further information on this date.
Celebrating Consecrated Life
In this Jubilee Year 2025, Pilgrims of Hope, February 2 is the feast of Presentation of the Lord. It has become the tradition of celebrating World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on this feast.
Bishop Daniel Thomas recently said in a letter to priests, deacons, pastoral leaders, Religious and Lay Faithful, the following words: “The Diocese of Toledo has been abundantly blessed by the witness of countless consecrated women and men.. They have enriched the Church in northwest Ohio through their generous service in a wide array of ministries, but most of all through their dedication to prayer and their example of steadfast faith and selfless charity. The World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life offers us an occasion to thank God for the gift of the consecrated life, which strengthens the whole Church.”
While Bishop Thomas celebrated with the religious men and women on Saturday, February 1 with a liturgy and lunch at Rosary Cathedral, a Virtual Encounter of Prayer for all members of consecrated life in the United States will be held Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This is hosted by the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious, Leadership Conference of Women Religious, United States Association of Consecrated Virgins and the United States Conference of Secular Institutes.
All members of these conferences will have access to the zoom link. What a powerful way to witness to the world, the impact religious men and women have on God’s people. Let us pray for them and for one another.
Meeting Jesus in
"The Chosen"
It’s time to meet Jesus again in The Chosen. So I am proposing the following but I can always change things. The word is that Season 5 will be released around March 27 – then in the theaters during April. It won’t be free on The Chosen app until probably sometime in May. We will meet again on Thursdays, at 3:30 p.m. – most are around an hour.
February 6 Aftershow - S4, E1 - Promises - 54 min.
February 13 Aftershow – Aftershow – S4, E2 – Confessions - 44 min.
February 20 Aftershow - S4, E3 – Moon to Blood - 1:36:40 min.
February 27 Aftershow – S4, E4 – Calm Before - 51 min.
March 6 Aftershow – S4, E5 – Sitting, Serving, Scheming - 40 min.
March 13 Aftershow – S4, E6 – Dedication - 45 min.
March 20 Aftershow – S4, E7- Last Sign -56 min.
March 27 Aftershow – S4, E8 – Humble - 1:12:27 min
If you can’t make a session, I will be glad to show the clips at another time for you.
Sr. Donna
Ursuline Convent Offices
4045 Indian Road
Toledo, OH 43606