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  • Villa Angela Sisters welcomed the team from the Brescia University College centennial Mural Project

    • November 14, 2019
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    Villa Angela Sisters welcomed the team from the Brescia University College centennial Mural Project for a creative experience of participatory art making. In order to preserve the history of 100 years of Brescia life, each and every personal story shared by the sisters is so valuable. The leader of the mural design, Melanie Schambach specializes in making the creative process accessible and attractive to all. Melanie is committed to the participatory arts process – creating

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  • Sr. Audrey Dumouchelle

    • November 8, 2019
    • Posted by: Patty Coenen
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    Dumouchelle, Sister Audrey (Audrey Theresa) entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Villa Angela in Chatham, Ontario. She was born in Windsor in 1932, the daughter of the late Ida (Bensette) and Henry Dumouchelle. She entered the Ursuline Sisters of Chatham in 1956. During her religious life she served as a teacher and principal in Chatham, Watford, Windsor, Stratford and Moosonee. Sister was General Treasurer of the Ursulines and served on the Finance and Investment Committees for many

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  • Sr. Ruth Marie Currie

    • November 8, 2019
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    CURRY, SISTER RUTH MARIE (formerly Sister Mary Patrick) entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Villa Angela in Chatham, Ontario. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario in 1932, the daughter of the late Patrick and Celestine (McManus) Curry. Sister Ruth Marie entered the Ursuline Sisters of Chatham in 1950 and served the Ursuline Community as a teacher, social worker and administrator. Sister ministered in Windsor, Woodslee, Dublin, Menominee Michigan, Ridgetown, London, Toronto and Chatham.

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  • Reunion September 21st, 2019

    • October 29, 2019
    • Posted by: Patty Coenen
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    “Continuing the Dance” On the afternoon of September 21st, Villa Angela was alive with chatter and warm with hugs as Ursulines and former Ursulines gathered to celebrate and to renew friendships. From across the country women who had been part of the Ursuline Community for many years or for a short time met and shared stories from the intervening years and recalled past adventures. The kiva rang with voices singing songs both old and new.

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  • Peru update

    • October 23, 2019
    • Posted by: Patty Coenen
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    Over the years our shared service with friends in Peru has been transformative – LIFE changing. We are excited that Sisters Pauline Maheux and Karen Gleeson are “on the ground” for a visit this month. We give thanks for all the women and men of the lay communities in Chiclayo who continue the mission we have sponsored for over 50 years. If you are interested in knowing more about the work of our partners, drop

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