Alumnae Update

Dear fellow members of the Ursuline Alumnae Association,

A few updates from the Alumnae Office…

ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT
CLICK HERE to check out our Alumna (or Alumnae, we should say) of the Month!  A double feature on two alums that held the same exact position.

THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR and SR. CAROLYN MARIE BROCKLAND, OSU
The 195th Eucharistic celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Prompt Succor was held on her annual Feast Day, January 8th, in the Shrine at 4:00 p.m.  Archbishop Gregory Aymond served as the principal celebrant of the Mass.  The homily was given by Abbot Justin Brown, OSB, and a reception followed in the cafeteria. 

Earlier that morning, immediately following the 8:15 a.m. Mass at which the entire academy was present, Sr. Carolyn Marie Brockland, prioress of the Ursuline Community of New Orleans, was honored in celebration of her Golden Jubilee.  She was given congratulatory flowers, handmade cards and gifts on behalf of the academy in gratitude for 50 years of dedication and service to Ursuline.  Alumnae Board President, Helen Franz Eshleman ’77, also presented Sr. Carolyn Marie a gift on behalf of the Alumnae Association.

Please CLICK HERE to view photos from both the events.

FYI!!
Troi Bechet ‘79, will be performing in two workshops/readings at Southern Rep this month.  One is “The Thanatos Brass Band” Jan. 14-17 and the other “Afterlife” Jan. 21-24.  For information and/or tickets call the theater at 504.522.6545 or CLICK HERE to visit their Web site.  “Break a leg,” Troi!

An article appeared today in Boston’s Dorchester Reporterthat features 1959 graduate, Sr. Bridget “Duchess” Haase.  In it, she touches upon her decision to become a nun, which was made at her Ursuline senior retreat.  She also mentions her time here as a cloistered nun, as well as her profound experience doing missionary work in the Sudan, among many other experiences.  Please CLICK HERE to read the inspiring article.

Thank you,

Cara D’Antoni ‘90
Alumnae Director