Dear Ursuline,
As a St. Louis and global community, we are all facing the COVID-19 coronavirus situation with a unified purpose: to do our part to model social distancing best practices that help “flatten the curve” and slow the pandemic. But during these same times, we can look to this as an opportunity to focus on the positive and connective nature of our Ursuline community.
The Ursuline ministries are in rooted in a tradition of formation and innovation that dates back all the way to St. Angela herself. She was inspired by the call of the Gospel and challenged by the needs around her. She reached out with love and a serving heart, as she modeled peace, compassion, and courage in difficult moments.
Today we are called upon to do something similar. Taking care to check-in with our neighbors and Ursuline sisters; classmates, friends, and family. Though distance may prove to be a challenge, we are seeing time and time again new, creative and innovative ways communities can connect and come together in times like these. For it is through each of us that the spirit of our Ursuline community continues to shine through. So I challenge you during this time to reach out to an old friend, a classmate, or even a teacher and check-in with them. Amidst all the uncertainty, let us keep our Ursuline community strong and supportive. We’re looking forward to engaging with you and working together virtually in the weeks ahead.
Peggy Slater
President
