Spiritual Reflections

Dear Sisters and Friends, Greetings on this historic day! May Mother Xavier’s spirit of courage and service, contemplation and community inspire us anew this day. We are delighted that Karen Kirkwood Whyte, who has been associated with us for many years now, kindly accepted our invitation to provide a reflection to honor our Chatham Foundress,  Mother Xavier. Thank you Karen! We know you will find Karen’s contribution on the importance of women leaders and role models

Dear Sisters and Friends, We invite you to ponder the beautiful and challenging reflection Eileen has prepared for our Easter meditation. Thank you Eileen! May we all know the joy, hope and peace which Easter brings. Leadership Circle Easter Reflection 2023 “Exult, heavenly powers! Exult, all creation around God’s throne! Jesus Christ, our King, is risen! Rejoice, O Earth in shining splendor, radiant in the brightness of your King! Christ has conquered! Glory fills you!

Company of companions, journeying together, concrete outreach to those most in need, active listening, dialogue, getting one’s hands dirty, living with outrageous hope and all done in a world demanding MORE, a MORE only done with the grace of God. This is the story of Angela and this is the story of the Ursulines. I attended the Ursuline staffed St. Mary’s High School in Edmonton where the Ursuline sisters not only believed in me and

May 9, 2022 “Spirit Seeking Light and Beauty, Hearts that longeth for Thy rest, Soul that asketh understanding, only thus can you be blest. Through the vastness of creation though your restless heart may roam, God is all that you may long for, God is all (His) creatures’ home.” This verse from a beloved hymn byJanet Erskine Stuart, speaks to the person of Mother Xavier, foundress of the Chatham Ursulines, as it does to every