An independent Catholic school for young women in grades 7–12, Ursuline Academy fosters respect, compassion, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to service. Inspired by the legacy of St. Angela Merici, our students grow to be women of integrity who engage in their communities with purpose and presence. We live with faith, courage, and joy.
Head of School
Kate Levesque ’77
Principal
Sue Petrone P ’23
Editor & Designer
Lisa Graves
Director of Marketing & Communications
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Digital Media Coordinator
Molly McDonald ’19
Admissions Associate
Production
Lisa A. Rubini ’79
Contributors
Phoebe Alto ’25
Victoria Thaler Cabot
Abigail Carlo ’25
Mairead Gero ’26
Susan Glancy
Abigail Johnson
Meredith Lepper ’89, P’23
Kate Levesque ’77
Claire Maloney ’25
Emily Nasrah ’25
Meera Raskin ’26
Janet Reynolds
Roseanne Shannon
Cathy Solomon
Mary-Kate Tracy ’94
Joseph Ziska P’22
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Adam Richins Photography
Allison Kelleher
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Dear Friends,
Several years ago, I attended a national conference for educators and while waiting for the keynote address, got to talking with the gentleman next to me. We introduced ourselves and shared a little bit about our respective schools. Then he surprised me and said, “I envy schools like yours.” His was a nationally known school whose tuition (and budget) were more than twice that of Ursuline. When I asked him the source of his envy, he unabashedly said, “Because you have a mission. At my school, we’re often rudderless.”
Yes, we do have a mission, and thank goodness for it! It stems from our Catholic, Ursuline identity and is inextricably woven into every aspect of our school. It informs our decisions, how we treat one another, educate our students, and live as a faith-filled community.
In the following pages, you will find examples, one after another, of the ways in which our mission is joyfully lived at Ursuline. I also urge you to read the article on page 4 which details the Ursuline Sisters’ formation of the Ursuline Education Foundation. It explains how the Sisters’ planning and foresight led to a transition in sponsorship which will safeguard our future as a Catholic, Ursuline school. We are deeply, deeply grateful to the Sisters for their wisdom and years of effort to ensure our mission continues for future generations of Ursuline women.
This momentous change for our school could not have been completed without the support and blessing of Cardinal Sean O’Malley, OFM; throughout Cardinal Sean’s tenure, Ursuline has been graced by his leadership and pastoral care, and as he enters the next chapter of his life, our warmest wishes and prayers go with him. We look forward to welcoming Archbishop Richard Henning to our campus and collaborating with him to further the mission of Ursuline as we enter an exciting new chapter in our history.
Blessings and peace,
Kate Levesque ’77 Head of School
The 2024-2025 Ursuline Board of Trustees. Shown from left to right: Mary Beth Roche ’81, Sara Shanahan P’23, Karen Mortillaro, Mary Erina Driscoll, Tom Gormley P’17, ’19, Kate Levesque ’77, Scott Hestmark (Board Chair) P’06, ’11, ’11, ’14, ’16, Jim McGrail P’16, ’19, ’22, Sr. Kathleen Finnerty, OSU, Sarah Abbott ’88, Suzanne Burkhardt ’81. Not shown: Rae-Anne Butera P’21, Sean Lynch P’14, ’16, ’19, Mary-Jeanne Manning ’81, P’21, Mary Beth McMahon ’82, Kimberly Smith
Ensuring Our Future
with Wisdom and Grace
As ministries of the Central Province of the Ursuline Sisters in the United States, these five schools collectively share a legacy of more than 800 years of Catholic, Ursuline education. They serve as testimony to the Ursulines living their love of Christ and following the mission of St. Angela Merici. From these schools, tens of thousands of graduates have gone forth to carry the spirit of Serviam into the world. Truly, these beloved institutions represent the life’s work of generations of Ursuline Sisters.
The Ursulines, however, face the same challenge that has confronted Catholic religious orders across the United States in recent years. With fewer women entering the order and an aging population of Sisters, they have been forced to grapple with a crucial question: How do they best ensure the Catholic, Ursuline identity of their schools well into the future?
In the words of St. Angela, the Sisters once again found their direction: “And if, according to times and circumstances, the need arises to make new rules or do something differently, do it prudently and with good advice.”
In 2012, the Sisters established a Sponsorship Task Group to study the long-range future of the three schools that were then part of the Central Province: St. Louis, Dallas, and New Orleans. With the merger of the Northeast Province and the Central Province in 2014 (adding Ursuline
Dedham and Mount Merici), the Sisters then had the fate of five schools to consider.
For each of these schools, sponsorship is the responsibility for assuring the Vatican that the schools are operating in accordance with Catholic teaching and the core values of the founding order. Throughout their history, these schools have been sponsored and assured of their Catholic identity by the Ursulines. But what will happen if there are no longer Ursuline Sisters?
The work of the Sponsorship Task Group continued through 2015, when the Ursulines of the Central Province asked the Ursuline General Council in Rome if they could establish the Ursuline Education Foundation (UEF). The request was granted and the foundation was established with the intent that it would eventually be the official Catholic sponsor of the schools.
The next phase serves as a living example of the Sisters’ unwavering faith in the importance of securing the future of the schools. Over several years, from 2015 - 2022, the Ursulines established the UEF, appointed a Board of Directors, and constructed a framework to ensure that the Ursuline charism and spirit of teaching would remain alive within the schools. Much emphasis was placed on spiritual formation within the UEF and each school.
At the same time, the Sisters sought and received the approval and support of the UEF by the local bishops from each diocese in which the schools were located.
A petition was submitted to the appropriate agency within the Vatican followed by requests for additional information and further detail. Finally, in November of 2022, the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life issued a decree granting public juridic person (PJP) status to the Ursuline Education Foundation. “When I received word that our petition had been granted, I was both relieved and grateful,” said Sr. Elisa Ryan OSU, Provincial Prioress of the Central Province. “Most of all, I felt God’s blessing of our efforts to follow the advice of St. Angela. We trust this will help our schools carry well into the future the mission and charism given us by the Holy Spirit through St. Angela.”
In the time since the Vatican granted PJP status to the Ursuline Education Foundation, the Sisters have formed the first Sponsors Council as the body that exercises sponsorship. The members
of the Council, which includes both Canonical Stewards and the Heads of School/Presidents from the five schools, have been learning about their sponsorship responsibilities; in addition, the bylaws of each sponsored school will be revised to reflect this seminal change.
For Ursuline Academy, Dedham, the new sponsorship structure went into effect on July 1, 2024, and was recently celebrated at the school’s Feast of St. Ursula liturgy on October 18, 2024. Prior to the Mass, a formal Transfer of Sponsorship ceremony took place, witnessed by the entire Ursuline community, including the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, and guests.
In professing her vows, each Ursuline Sister answered St. Angela Merici’s call to “cultivate the vine” entrusted to them and engrave on their hearts all whom they serve. It is with heartfelt gratitude that we at Ursuline in Dedham salute the Ursuline Sisters for their magnificent work in educating young women in the greater Boston area for decades. We pledge to honor their legacy by continuing to cultivate the vine, carrying forth the legacy of St. Angela for generations to come.
Sister Elisa Ryan OSU lights the candle to commemorate the transfer of sponsorship
In gratitude that my education at Ursuline Academy in Boston was only possible through the kindness, caring, and generosity of many, many people whom I did not know.
Jeanne Cronin ’59
United in Vision A Shared Commitment to Equity Work
In the winter of 2020, the administration began discussions of how to formalize the school’s commitment to equity and inclusion – as a Catholic, Ursuline school, what are we called to do? Early efforts included workshops for trustees and faculty, initiatives that were further accelerated by the death of George Floyd.
The following year, through their research for a Theology project on social justice, two Ursuline sophomores, Brianna Grady ’23 and Michaela Riedell ’23, encountered Dr. Nathan Sessoms, a professor of Sociology at Loyola Marymount and a national expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion. They were excited to make a connection with Dr. Sessoms, and eagerly brought him to their teacher’s and subsequently to the administration’s attention.
It proved to be a fortuitous introduction. Ursuline had been seeking a partner for this important work, one who understood that efforts in this area need to be viewed through the lens of Gospel values. In the fall of 2021, Ursuline began to collaborate with Dr. Sessoms. With the support of the administration, Mary-Kate Tracy, Director of Mission, Equity and Inclusion, and Dr. Sessoms led a school-wide effort aligned with the Catholic moral framework and rooted in the Ursuline core value of the dignity and uniqueness of each individual. The multi-year plan seeks to infuse the community with the equity and inclusion reflected in the actions of Christ.
Work has continued over the past four years throughout the school. The Marketing,
Communications, and Admissions Offices were among the early adopters of this focused work; their teams took a critical look at Ursuline’s messaging, events, and admissions process to ensure not only equity, but authenticity in our marketing and admissions plans as well as an expanded outreach to prospective students from diverse communities.
For the application process itself, there are nonEnglish materials and translators available for interviews and tours. In addition to the entrance exam scores and academic criteria, the Admissions Committee considers an applicant’s background and how a potential candidate might enrich the Ursuline community. The administration further expanded scholarships and tuition assistance to deliver on the promise of an Ursuline education for qualified applicants with a greater need for tuition support, as well as assistance with books, transportation, uniforms, and technology.
These efforts have been realized in a more diverse campus. For the 2024-25 school year, 20.5% of our students identify as students of color, with the largest population among our newly enrolled 7th and 9th grade students.
We are called to continue to work for justice in all areas, committed as an Ursuline community to give rise to young people, inspired by God, who will encourage and lead their communities and their world toward greater equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Get moving. Be confident. Risk new things. St. Angela Merici
2023 - 2024
Student Awards
English Award: Taylor Hansen ’24
French Award: Sophia Forsyth ’24
Latin Award: Mary Habermas ’24
Spanish Award: Weronika Kasperkiewicz ’24
History Award: Cailin Kelly ’24
Mathematics Award: Kayla Sullivan ’24
Computer Science Award: Priya Raskin ’24
Theology Award: Nuala Rodgers ’24
Science Award: Colleen Ganley ’24
Performing Arts Excellence: Jailene Montalvo ’24
Visual Arts Excellence: Kaitlyn Wilson ’24
Class of 2017 Scholarship Honoring the Memory of Taylor Manning
Emma Bhangoo ’29
Palermo Family Scholarship Award
Caroline Murphy ’28
Anthony Anderson Scholarship Award
Sydney Long ’28
Serviam Award
Cailin Kelly ’24
Sr. Mercedes Videira Award
Priya Raskin ’24
Medal of Excellence (Valedictorian)
Kayla Sullivan ’24
Medal of Honor (Salutatorian)
Weronika Kasperkiewicz ’24
Cheryl Jean Eakin Scholarship
Colleen Ganley ’24
Senior Scholar Athlete Award
Simone Connolly ’24
Commended Students, National Merit Scholarship
Priya Raskin ’24, Kayla Sullivan ’24
National Hispanic Recognition Program
Jailene Montalvo ’24
National African American Recognition Program
Onyekachi Nwazojie ’25
Ursuline Education Network Sportsmanship Award
Simone Connolly ’24, Colleen Ganley ’24
Campus Ministry Service Award
Taylor Hansen ’24, Weronika Kasperkiewicz ’24
Alana Marré ’24, Alise Schneider ’24, Chelsea Trombetta ’24
Diversity and Social Justice Award
Sophia Harper ’24, Ekenedilichukwu Okoye ’24
Ursuline Education Network Service Award
Simone Connolly ’24
Ursuline’s
teaching and values continue to impact my life. Thank you!
Kathryn Dunn Rogers ’68
Reflect that in reality you have a greater need to serve [the poor] than they have of your service.
- St. Angela Merici
Bethlehem Farm
by Phoebe Alto ’25
For the past six years, Ursuline’s motto Serviam, “I will serve,” has been ingrained in my brain. But even before then, the first time I was greeted with the idea of service was when my older sister, Hope, started at Ursuline over ten years ago.
Throughout my middle school experience I felt deeply rooted in my faith, and often saw my life on a path strictly devoted to God. After starting high school and facing personal difficulties, I lost my way, which posed a difficult challenge to me and my spirituality. Over the next few years, I completed my required service hours and attended theology class, following the same routine I had throughout my entire life at Catholic schools, but I had lost sight of the meaning of service, and what my faith meant to me. During my week at Bethlehem Farm, being immersed and connected to nature taught me so much about myself and my faith, more so than during any other period of my life.
As we prepared for the trip, I was excited to experience a new environment, and looked forward to spending time in the Appalachian Mountains, dismissing the service aspect of the farm. I distinctly remember driving up the steep mountain road, nervous to finally reach the farm. We were told that upon our arrival everyone at the farm would hug us, making me extremely skeptical for the week ahead. As we pulled into the long dirt driveway and I saw the vast land full of trees and animals, I took a deep breath. Once I stepped out of the car we were greeted by the caretakers of the farm, each of them giving us a hug with the greeting “welcome home.”
At first this seemed odd, but by the end of my time on the farm, I understood the warm community created through their shared love and commitment to faith. While giving back to the large population of those living in poverty, we had the opportunity to speak to many of those we were helping. Each of them had a story to tell, and being able to personally interact with the individuals I was serving made this experience much more impactful. The opportunity to serve those in need is a core value of our Ursuline education, and Bethlehem Farm is the epitome of this service.
Throughout the week, I felt more at peace than ever before, and my mind was quiet. I was open and responsive to the needs of others and recognized that by helping others, I was helping myself. This had a profound effect on my outlook and put my own experiences and goals into sharper focus. Being an Ursuline student often comes with anxiety and overthinking. We are challenged in classrooms, contributing to our well-rounded education, but stress is something each and every one of us has experienced here. In my life, I have found myself continuously putting too much pressure on myself, and worrying about each and every little thing. The stillness of the farm eased my thoughts, and the fulfillment I felt at the end of each day allowed me to reconnect with a true passion for Serviam, following the call of St. Angela. As we left the farm, at the end of the driveway stood a sign that read “Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.” This is something I have carried with me since, remembering both the mission of Bethlehem Farm, and of Ursuline, each of which has inspired me to give back to my greater community.
Sewing Forwardit
Be bound to one another by the bonds of charity, treating each other with respect, helping one another, bearing with each other in Christ Jesus: if you really try to live like this, there is no doubt that the Lord, our God, will be in your midst.
- St. Angela Merici
Claire Maloney ’25 and Molly Friedman ’25, co-presidents of the Sewing Club, first learned how to stitch in elementary school. They have since continued to pursue their sewing journey together at Ursuline. “Sewing Club has been a place where I could experiment and learn new techniques,” Maloney remarks, “all while making new friends and bonding with old ones.” The Sewing Club has created a variety of projects over the years, from Christmas stockings to hair scrunchies. “I look forward each week to my time working on creative projects with a supportive group of people,” Maloney shares.
Last year, Maloney and Friedman had the idea to utilize their sewing skills to engage and serve the community. “When I first started,” Mrs. Racine, who oversees the Sewing Club, explains, “that was not on my mind at all. I think it’s a great thing.” In little to no time, the members had sewn an abundance of pillowcases that were then donated to local hospitals. “Sewing Club allows for students like me to encapsulate our call to Serviam, meaning ‘I will serve,’” Maloney declares.
With help from Mrs. Yvonne Racine, theology teacher, the club’s next big project was found: “Dress A Girl Around the World,” a campaign that donates handmade dresses to underprivileged girls across the globe, and runs under the Hope 4 Women International organization. “We can use our skill of sewing to better the world around us,” says Maloney, beaming. Not only did this project serve those in need on a larger scale, but it also pushed the students outside of their comfort zone, as it required more difficult and extensive sewing techniques. The Dress A Girl Around the World program aims to elevate the esteem of girls internationally by ensuring that every little girl has the opportunity to own at least one dress. Mrs. Racine knew this project would be a perfect fit for the Sewing Club, as the campaign aspires for girls to believe “they are worthy of respect, and that they are loved by God.”
The members of the Sewing Club worked diligently to make a great deal of handmade dresses from just fabric and thread. Although Mrs. Racine lent a hand here and there, it is the students themselves who measured, pinned, and actually sewed the dresses together. “Even though they don’t get to meet the girls,” Mrs. Racine explains, “they can see physically what they’ve made… clothing for people in other parts of the world who need it.”
Sew, if you’re interested in learning a new skill, creating tangible projects, and giving back to the community, the Sewing Club may be the perfect fit for you. Together we can make a difference, one stitch at a time.
Have hope and firm faith in God, for He will help you in everything.
St. Angela Merici
Portrait of a Graduate
A woman of integrity, the Ursuline graduate faithfully, joyfully, and courageously...
Forms her conscience in relationship with God.
Responds to others with respect, empathy, and compassion with an appreciation for multiple perspectives.
Demonstrates a breadth of knowledge across many disciplines and the ability to express her ideas with clarity, confidence, and creativity.
Approaches life with curiosity, critical thinking, and a spirit of innovation.
Embraces her responsibility to bring positive change to the world in the face of injustice and in times of uncertainty.
Embodies a spirit of Serviam, “I will serve”, by using her talents and skills to contribute to a more inclusive society, both locally and globally.
New in 2023-24, Ursuline Academy began the Ursa Majors and Minors program to offer students an opportunity for externships in a variety of professions.
Designed to provide an immersive experience by matching students with alumnae, parents, and/or past parents, students report to a volunteer “job” where they are exposed to the typical tasks that might be completed by professionals in that industry. Ursuline encourages career mentorship while also providing real-life experience to help students discern possible career paths.
Students commit to at least 10 hours over several days, and there is an application process overseen by the principal to ensure that students will gain experience in a field of interest. During April vacation, Ursuline piloted the program with two students; many are eager for a placement during upcoming school vacations or next summer. If you are interested in hosting a student for this experience, or would like to volunteer to mentor a student, please contact alumnae@ursulineacademy.net.
In the Spring of 2024, the School & College Counseling Office coordinated a new series entitled “Leaving Lowder” to help seniors prepare for the independence that awaits them. As Director Amy Cembor said, “For many, they have been so focused on getting into college that the details of what happens once you are actually there have not occurred to them. If we are doing our job correctly in this office, we will equip them with the skills they need to be successful outside of the classroom, too.” Cembor recruited a number of experts to offer a variety of perspectives on the college experience and transition.
• Members of UA’s Class of 2023 offered practical advice on dorm living, packing, and transitioning to a new community.
• Dr. Rebecca Platt, consulting psychologist, spoke about taking care of yourself and understanding when to ask for help.
• Trustee Rae-Anne Butera P’21, Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students at Simmons University, reminded students about the value of new student orientation, wise ways to spend your time, and simply how to be successful outside of the classroom.
• Tonia Reilly ’94, P’26 and her team at Dedham Savings educated students about keeping their financial and personal information safe and ways to spend their money wisely.
During the final days before graduation, when the seniors returned to take their traditional college sweatshirt photo, they participated in one final event in the series to wrap up their time at Ursuline; “Keep, Burn, Give-Away.” For this reflective exercise, each student was given three different colored index cards and a set of instructions: write a memory/lesson from high school you want to “Keep” with you in college on one card; a memory/negative thought that has been holding you back that you want to let go of, or “Burn”, on another; and a piece of advice you’d like to offer, or “Give-Away”, to a new UA student on the third. As the name of the exercise suggested, the students then burned the cards with the negative thoughts and the counselors collected the index cards with the advice to compile and pass along. Students loved this reflection as a means to conclude their high school experience.
Sisters in Service
The Class of 2024 Visits Marillac
As always, the Ursuline seniors wrapped up their final weeks as UA students by completing their senior year Serviam projects to give back to the local community. Some seniors had the privilege to partake in Serviam with the sisters at Marillac Residence Care Community in Wellesley. Marillac serves 65 retired religious sisters from three congregations: the Sisters of Charity of Halifax, Nova Scotia (SC); Marist Missionary Sisters (SMSM); and Sisters of the Religious of Jesus and Mary (RJM).
The Ursuline students eagerly served meals, cleaned, played games, and much more over the span of just two weeks. Though it was their first time meeting each other, you would think the Ursuline students and sisters had known each other for a lifetime. “I wish these girls could be here every day” shared one sister. The bond formed between them was certainly a full circle moment for both the sisters and Ursuline seniors as they shared stories about their experiences and joyfully got to know one another.
Learning to Lead
Summer Leadership Training at Ursuline
During the final days of their summer break, 58 Ursuline students gathered on campus for UA’s annual Leadership Training. The Leadership Training provides an opportunity for our high school students to develop their leadership skills and engage in discussion with their peers about what qualities and characteristics make a successful leader at Ursuline. This group consisted of many sports captains, student council members, Student Ambassador Leadership Team (SALT) members, and Peer Ministers, as well as new and returning students aspiring to be leaders. As our Dean of Student Life, Ms. Emily Hewitt, puts it: “You do not need an official title or elected position to be a leader. It is about the decisions you make every day and about the way you show up for your community that makes you a leader.”
The day’s itinerary consisted of activities and conversations about meaningful leadership. To begin, students brainstormed the most important character traits that define a student leader at Ursuline. To determine these words, students considered how they would describe their personal role models, such as professional female athletes, family members, and successful businesswomen. Ultimately, students concluded that an Ursuline leader should be dedicated, supportive, and inclusive.
Next, the girls engaged in a team building activity in which they relied on communication, collaboration, and trust to complete a difficult task. Students who exercised the aforementioned leadership qualities were able to complete the task most successfully.
Finally, the girls discussed challenging real-life scenarios they might face as leaders in an effort to increase conversation regarding morally and ethically difficult situations. As our school theme of the year reminds us: “Let us be courageous and do what is right.” With this training, our students are prepared to exercise their leadership qualities in order to stand up for themselves and others, as they now have ample tools and strategies in their “leadership toolbox.”
Ms. Hewitt plans to organize more leadership training opportunities throughout the school year as she continues to be inspired by the students’ “thoughtfulness, depth, and commitment to growing the school community.”
Staff Spotlight
Elizabeth Mathew
For nearly 20 years, Elizabeth Mathew has taught chemistry at Ursuline Academy. Each summer, she visits her birthplace in the state of Kerala in southern India, where many of her family and friends still live and her Indian roots remain strong. Before her permanent move from India to the United States, however, Elizabeth spent two decades in the unlikely location of Francistown, in Botswana, Africa.
Early in her teaching career and married life, Elizabeth and her husband, Kuzhikalayil, were recruited to the science faculty at the Mater Spei College (translated as “Mother of Hope”), a top-performing Catholic co-ed school for grades 11 and 12 in Botswana. Elizabeth and Kuzhikalayil spent the next 20 years living on campus and raising their three children, while she taught chemistry and he taught biology.
When Elizabeth began teaching in Botswana, science classes were considered the realm of the male students. With Elizabeth’s encouragement, the girls began to enroll, and soon her classes were filled with young women. Under Elizabeth’s direction, her students became well-known for winning both regional and national science fair competitions. In a recent visit to the school, Elizabeth’s son, Manu, was surprised and delighted to see that the science wing at the school had been renamed in Elizabeth’s honor, something Elizabeth
attributes to her oversight of the school’s many winning science fair teams.
After the death of her husband in 2005, Elizabeth’s children encouraged her to move to the U.S. but warned her that American students would be less manageable than their African counterparts and suggested she give up teaching. Nonetheless, she agreed to take a position as a long-term substitute at Xaverian and the rest, as they say, is history. “Kids are kids,” she says. “The way you handle them is what makes them feel confident in you. I had no problem handling those boys.” Soon after that, Elizabeth accepted a job teaching chemistry at Ursuline Academy.
All these years later, why does she still teach? She credits the students. “It’s a joy to be in the classroom. The girls are so good, well-mannered, and supportive. If it were not for the girls, and the good environment, I would have stopped teaching a long time ago.” She believes that the values the Ursuline Sisters cultivated remain strong, even though the Sisters no longer have a presence on campus. And while she is proud of her influence on some future careers, she understands that the sciences don’t come easily to every student. “We all come from different backgrounds and we accommodate everyone. If you put in your best, that’s OK with me.”
Elizabeth is well-known on campus, ever supportive of students both in and out of the classroom. In June, 2024, she was honored by her colleagues with the Spirit of St. Angela Award for exemplifying the spirit of service to others with the courage, kindness, and humility of Saint Angela.
Shown from left to right: Michael O’Connor, Heather Smart, Elizabeth Mathew, Susan Glancy
Manu Mathew (Elizabeth’s son, center), along with grandsons Rahul Mathew (on the left) and Rithik Mathew (right), appear at the school dedicated in Elizabeth’s honor.
HisSinging Praise
Ursuline’s infinitely talented Choral Group and Director Mrs. Susan Glancy are beloved for bringing beautiful and moving music to campus. Our talented musicians work tirelessly throughout the year to perfect pieces of varying style, time period, and language. The 2023-24 school year was no different, with some especially spectacular performances.
To celebrate the Christmas season, the Choral Group engaged in what could be deemed a singing marathon: with performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the same weekend! At Ursuline’s annual Christmas Gathering and Tree-Lighting, the choir sang outside by the tree before serenading us onstage at the concert. Next, Ursuline’s Choral Group teamed up with Boston College High School’s choir for a collaborative concert which allowed both groups to sing SATB literature, songs that feature a blend of both male and female voices.
O Mary Rock by Mary Donnelly, an upbeat jazzy piece was a fan favorite. Finally, Ursuline performed with the Parkway Concert Orchestra for their Christmas Pops Concert. This special performance was a formative experience for our singers, as they had the opportunity to sing with the backing of a full orchestra! They will be singing with BC High and the Orchestra again this year.
In April, the Choral Group once again participated in the MICCA (The Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductor’s Association) High School Choral Festival. Ursuline performed Eli, Eli by Joan Szymko, an incredibly moving piece with lyrics in Hebrew. Due to their diligence and talent, Ursuline was ultimately awarded a prestigious bronze medal by the MICCA committee.
Ursuline’s annual spring Festival of the Arts was especially wonderful this year, as the Choral Group sang in conjunction with Ursuline’s new Alumnae Choir! The Alumnae Choir joined the Coral Group for a moving performance of All The Way Home by Sarah Quartel. The Choral Group concluded their Festival of the Arts performance, as they do every year, with Don Besig’s Flying Free.
The 2024-25 school year is off to an impressive start. In September, the Choral Group performed at the Celebration of the Priesthood Dinner to a crowd of over 1,500 people! We applaud our talented Choral Group for their ability to use the gift of music to honor the active and senior priests in the Archdiocese of Boston.
Hearts of Harmony
Ursuline’s New Alumnae Choral Group
Were you a Glee Club or Choral Group member during your Ursuline years? Do you miss “making a joyful noise”? If you do, then Susan Glancy, Fine Arts Chair, has a solution for you. Mrs. Glancy is forming an Alumnae Choir - open to anyone who sang during their days on Lowder Street.
The first opportunity for alumnae was this past spring, when interested graduates were invited to join the current choral ensemble on stage during the Festival of the Arts. Three alumnae (Nina Polansky ’23, Lilly Higgins ’16, and Meredith Lepper ’89) participated in the inaugural event, joining current students to perform Sarah Quartel’s All the Way Home and long-standing choir favorite Flying Free by Don Besig.
Nina Polansky ’23 reflected on the experience, saying “It was such an amazing chance… to go back and sing with the people who encouraged my love for singing throughout my years at Ursuline. I cannot wait to hear the group in the years to come. The Ursuline alumnae network is already so strong, it would be terrific to demonstrate that strength through our common love for music!”
The inspiration for an Alumnae Choir came from a performance Mrs. Glancy had seen at Boston College. She was attending a Christmas concert and was surprised when a group of audience members, including someone she knew, joined the choir to perform Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” It turned out that these additional singers were alumni who returned every year to sing with the choir.
Mrs. Glancy hopes to recreate the sense of excitement and pride she observed at that concert by inviting Ursuline alumnae to join with the Choral Group at their reunions and annually at the Festival of the Arts in the Spring. According to Mrs. Glancy, “There’s something about music, how it brings people together and helps you develop friendships, and even if you lose touch, you can reconnect and rekindle those friendships through the power of music.”
If you sang during your years at Ursuline, please consider joining us at an upcoming event - to see old friends and make new ones, all while sharing the joy of singing. To participate in a future event, please contact Susan Glancy (sglancy@ursulineacademy.net) or Vicky Thaler Cabot (alumnae@ursulineacademy.net.)
We hope to see you soon!
Center Stage
Ursuline’s theater group performs Roger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Don’t miss their upcoming productions: Matilda Junior, February 7 & 8 and Little Women, May 23 & 24
Hub and Tide
Ursuline’s Visual Arts Teacher, Caroline Rufo, Celebrates Boston’s Seaport by Meera Raskin ’26
Ms. Caroline Rufo is a radiant light at Ursuline who embodies the spirit of creativity. Filled with artistic abilities and a vast imagination, Ms. Rufo teaches art classes, but her work extends far beyond the classroom walls.
As of April 2024, Ms. Rufo finished creating an extensive art installation in Boston’s Seaport. Through digital layering, ink drawing, and painting, Ms. Rufo masterfully crafted a semipermanent installation that will wrap around one of Boston’s Seaport buildings for over ten years. The robust artistic process of this piece is unquestionably admirable but the symbolism and deeper meaning which this piece holds at its core is even more remarkable.
This highly symbolic work of art represents Boston’s working seaport and displays both the history and modernization of the port. Due to trade, Boston’s Seaport has created countless job opportunities and undoubtedly breeds prosperity in the city. Ms. Rufo strung elements of biotechnology into her work to showcase this booming industry in Boston. In creating this piece,
Ms. Rufo drew parallels between the splicing of genes to the movement of goods, realizing that as containers move off of ships, genes are similarly evolving. These ideas and similarities came to fruition in the creation of this installation, by weaving different elements such as cranes, genetics, and other identifying features of the seaport together.
Described as a “valentine to Boston,” it is evident that Ms. Rufo poured her immense infatuation for the city of Boston into this installation. Her ability to acknowledge, and to depict, the efforts of working Bostonians to create opportunity, innovate, and produce vitality in the city highlights her ability to see beyond the naked eye. This understanding inspired her vision to construct an elaborate installation that showcases the true essence of the city and what it means to the people. Doing so, while also tying in elements of medicine, is practically unheard of; it inevitably shatters expectations—something all members of the Ursuline community can strive to emulate.
Shown: Caroline Rufo oversees the installation of her artwork in the Seaport. The display is now complete and open for visitors.
Artists’ Vision
During Ursuline art classes, students not only perceive and portray the world around them — they also look inward.
As their first assignment of the quarter, seventh grade students in Art 7 create self-portraits. This project calls for self-reflection and introspection as our new students transition to life at Ursuline. Using the grid method, students illustrate their faces with pencil before finalizing their work in paint. The grid method is a technique that involves dividing an image into a series of smaller, more manageable sections using a grid. Additionally, students paint images or symbols in the background of their portraits to represent their identity and interests. Symbols might include soccer balls or hockey sticks, flags representing different nationalities, music notes, favorite books, the cross, etc.
Once the portraits are complete, they are hung in Angela Hall for the Ursuline community to view. The self-portrait project is a beautiful and timeless way to celebrate our students as we encourage them to express themselves boldly and proudly.
The following courses are offered in the Fine Arts Department: Art 7, Art 8
Visual Art and Design I
Visual Art and Design II
AP Art and Design
Website Design
Senior Painting
Mission Accomplished
Rooted in our Catholic Identity and Mission, Ursuline Academy is committed to welcoming students of all faiths through a deeper understanding of the Eucharist.
Devoted to the pastoral care of all people, Pope Saint Paul VI worked to ensure that all members of the human family understood the value of the Church’s work and prayer. By implementing the Second Vatican Council, his vision was to bring the ancient faith of the Church into closer connection with the modern world. In particular, he often spoke about the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as the central act of worship in the Catholic faith and reflected, “The Mass is the most perfect form of prayer.”
With a focus on this universal call to holiness, the Ursuline Campus Ministry and Theology Departments are doing everything possible to teach students about the Mass and deepen the community’s understanding of Christ’s love. Reinforcing the theological instruction in classes, a teaching Mass is specifically structured to explain the Mass as it is being celebrated, so that all in attendance may observe and understand each section of the liturgy and its significance in the Catholic faith. Careful attention is paid to the meaning of each prayer, action, and gesture. Students are encouraged to not only observe, but to wholeheartedly participate in the prayer of the Mass.
Before leaving campus for their 9th grade Community Day in late September, students gathered for a unique teaching Mass. Fr. Joe Mazzone from Most Precious Blood Parish offered this special Mass by taking time to pause and explain each section of the Mass, from the opening procession to the final blessing. Students even had the opportunity to learn about the meaning of liturgical colors and vestments. For many students, this was their first time experiencing the Mass in such a detailed, prayerful, and thoughtful way.
The teaching Mass was a perfect way to begin their day as a class, helping to foster a sense of unity, vision, and shared purpose. As they began a new chapter in high school, the Mass offered an essential reminder of the importance of nurturing faith, fostering the love of Christ in the world, and supporting one another on a shared spiritual journey.
At Ursuline, we work to cultivate a deeper sense of community and faith every day. Like Pope Saint Paul VI, who courageously sought every opportunity to translate the ancient customs of the Church to the modern world, and St. Angela, who always found strength at the foot of Christ’s cross, the 9th grade teaching Mass encouraged students to more authentically live the theme for the year, ‘Let us be courageous and do what is right’ through the beauty and grace of liturgical celebration.
Explore, Empower & Excel
Joyful
learning in Middle
School
At the heart of Ursuline’s middle school program lies the joy of learning, discovery, and growth. In these transformative years, we provide a nurturing environment where students thrive through a unique balance of academics, arts, and athletics. The all-girls setting empowers students to explore their individuality, build confidence, and celebrate their uniqueness while valuing the differences in others. With high expectations for both personal and academic development, students are encouraged to think critically, learn deeply, and contribute meaningfully to their community.
Our program fosters a spirit of joyful curiosity, in which students are not only challenged academically, but also given the freedom to explore their passions. Through engaging relationships and inclusive practices, girls develop a strong sense of self and independence, supported by caring teachers and peers. It is a time for personal transformation, where confidence is built, creativity flourishes, and students grow into their own, all within a safe and supportive learning environment. Here, we celebrate every girl’s journey, knowing that through joy and discovery, we are preparing them to be thoughtful, confident, and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.
Media Darlings
The Marketing & Communications Interns work hard to produce front-page articles, videos, photography, social media content, and live broadcasts while balancing school work and after school commitments. And they love it.
Being a marketing intern has been the perfect opportunity to gain real-world experience and be in a supportive space to create original work while sharing the bold beauty of Ursuline culture.
Emily Nasrah ’25
Interested? Students can email Ms. Graves or Ms. Kelleher tofind out more.
Interns at Prom 2024
Word on the street...
Molly McDonald ’19 has a lot to say and we are listening!
“3…2…1… And we’re rolling!”
This is what Alli Kelleher, Digital Media Coordinator, says after hitting record on all of the cameras scattered around the “studio.”
If you were to look through the viewfinder, you would see the following tableau: Molly McDonald ’19, Admissions Associate, interviewing the special guests seated before her.
Why the cameras? The captured video, after some editing and touch-ups, will be launched as the newest episode of Ursuline’s Admissions podcast, Life on Lowder Street with Molly McDonald.
Whether that special guest is a student, teacher, alumna, or any member of our community, the mission of the podcast is the same: to uncover what makes Ursuline, Ursuline
The first two episodes of the podcast were designed to benefit incoming students by featuring currently enrolled students as they share their top tips and tricks for flourishing at Ursuline. Episode one starred eighth graders Emma Bhangoo ’29 and Nora Connolly ’29, who encouraged new students to dive headfirst into the UA community when starting middle school. With their vibrant personalities and infectious laughter, Emma and Nora were fabulous guests.
In another episode, tenth graders James Long ’27 and Zella Hilbert ’27 discussed their experiences entering Ursuline as ninth graders. Their genuine friendship made their on-camera banter engaging and their advice about forming meaningful relationships even more inspiring.
Who is to say what will come next for this growing podcast? Podcast host Molly McDonald and behindthe-scenes director and editor Alli Kelleher have many more stories to tell and guests to interview.
Full episodes of Life on Lowder Street with Molly McDonald are available to stream on Ursuline’s YouTube channel. Stay tuned for the next episode!
Outside the Classroom
Ursuline Students Explore the World Around Them!
From Washington, D.C. to Paris, France, our Ursuline Bears are always on the go!
As part of the Ursuline curriculum, we like to get our students outside of the classroom and indulging in real-life experiences. A newly started annual tradition referred to as ‘Thrilling Thursday’ is a day during which each grade embarks on a different adventure in our community. From the Museum of Science to the Freedom Trail, Thrilling Thursday allows students to visit historical landmarks and bond with their classmates.
But the exploring does not stop there. Every spring, our 8th graders fly down to the nation’s capitol. From touring The White House to the Washington Monument, this annual trip to Washington, D.C. is the quintessential way to finish middle school and wrap up the U.S. History 8th grade curriculum.
Every year, we offer at least one trip abroad. This past summer, several upperclassmen grabbed their passports and were off to France! They visited museums including the Louvre and the Musee d’Orsay, climbed the Eiffel Tower, toured the Palace of Versailles, and even visited Napoleon’s tomb! “This trip was extraordinary because I got to see all the wonderful things in person that I had prevoiusly learned about in my European History class,” explains Krisanthi Boutalis ’25.
Looking ahead, our Ursuline students are already eagerly discussing what to pack for their upcoming journeys. One group of students will embark on an Aegean Cruise, and another is off to Costa Rica. We are excited to see our students expanding their education and representing Ursuline across the globe!
Ursulines in the Path
Hearts united in the path of totality
On April 8th, the Ursuline community gathered to experience and celebrate the Great North American Eclipse. Students, faculty, and staff gathered in the RC to learn a little bit about eclipses and what was going to happen throughout the afternoon. Every person was given a pair of UA Dedham branded glasses that were designed by our Director of Marketing and Communications, Lisa Graves, and assembled by our Principal, Sue Petrone, the biggest eclipse enthusiast at Ursuline.
After the science lesson on eclipses, the community put on their glasses and joined in an eclipse celebration on the field. There was a carefully curated eclipse playlist that included Moonshadow, Here Comes the Sun, House of the Rising Sun, and Walkin’ on Sunshine to name a few of the songs! The community was treated to some Sun Chips, star shaped lollipops, and other eclipsethemed treats. The next total solar eclipse in the U.S. will be in 2044 in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota, so either donate those eclipse glasses to keep them safe until 2044 when you travel out west to see another fabulous solar eclipse!
Ursuline’s Alumnae Speak to Inspire
by Claire Maloney ’25
On the morning of Friday, March 8th, I walked into Angela Hall to see my future reflected before me: a group of successful Ursuline alumnae seated at the front. They came to discuss their careers and interests, and represented fields ranging from video games to interior design to pharmaceuticals. As part of Ursuline Academy’s annual Women in Leadership forum, alumnae from the classes of 1987 to 2015 visited Lowder Street to empower and inspire current Ursuline high schoolers.
The morning started with keynote speaker Krista Easterly ’03 sharing her path to becoming a Senior Associate and Interior Designer at Sasaki. With humor and vulnerability, Easterly effortlessly related to an audience of high school students as they listened to her stories and perspectives. She began by telling us about her Junior Prom date fiasco. When her date was no longer able to attend her prom due to a baseball game, she was devastated. Nevertheless, with an Uncle Sam cardboard cut out and some glue, Easterly brought her date “flat stanley” style to the prom. Easterly took a disappointing situation and creatively shifted the focus with humor and grace, bringing joy to those around her. This is a skill she has used throughout her career.
After graduating from UVM, Easterly was still mourning the death of her mother, who had passed away a few short years before. This time of reflection and grief allowed Easterly the opportunity to reassess her career plans, and she entered graduate school at Suffolk University to study interior design. Easterly’s ability to redirect her path allowed her to “take a sad song and make it better” as The Beatles sang in their song, Hey Jude. Throughout her career, Easterly has designed everything from airport nail salons to
the “MIT of Mexico’s” new buildings. In fact, Easterly was the main coordinator of Ursuline’s most recent Tea Room renovations. Easterly’s career is impressive, but her ability to broaden her life and career lessons with elevated meaning and purpose is what really inspired the students at Ursuline. “The path of life is always under construction,” she says, and we are called to “embrace every moment of it.”
After the keynote address, students split into breakout rooms to hear from alumnae representing a variety of fields and professions. My first breakout session featured Allison Leed Dybes ’97, a Senior Group Leader of biophysics at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, a nonprofit research institute. With an inclination to innovate, Dybes entered college looking for a career that was hands-on and impactful. After graduating from Georgetown with a degree in biochemistry, she went on to study biochemistry and molecular pharmacology at Harvard Medical School. Talking with a room of hopeful scientists, Dybes described her complicated and inspiring work researching protein structures. Despite the stressful parts of her job, like strict deadlines for discoveries, Dybes appreciates working on hands-on projects that could change modern medicine. With a determined and focused mindset, Dybes has been immensely successful in her career, and she serves as a great role model for future Ursuline women in STEM, possibly even me.
I was then able to meet with another accomplished alumna in another male-dominated field: finance. Lindsay Pazdan ’02 is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. At a time of increasing inflation and relative economic uncertainty, Pazdan guides families through difficult financial circumstances. Pazdan’s ability to share her career challenges was particularly inspiring; she exemplifies the value of hard work and perseverance in achieving success. She emphasized that all Ursuline girls should carry their work ethic into their careers. Hard workers, she says, are not as common as they may seem.
Witnessing the accomplishments of Ursuline alumnae gives hope and perspective to the current students working hard for academic success. These women represent the potential in us all, not necessarily to be future interior designers or scientists, but women with integrity, poise, and pride in what they do. Through these strong values, Ursuline alumnae carry out their alma mater’s mission of Serviam.
Our next Women in Leadership forum is scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2025. If you are an alumna interested in participating, please contact Alumnae Director Vicky Thaler Cabot at alumnae@ursulineacademy.net.
Thank you to all of our 2024 Speakers
Abby Black ’15
Ellen Lohan Bridgman ’07
Julie Ciollo ’98
Lauren Crispi ’14
Mary Didiuk, PhD ’87
Carol D’Souza ’14
Alison Leed Dybes, PhD ’97
Krista Easterly ’03
Stephanie Ferraro ’03
Dr. Sarah Kate Fischer ’10
Liz Harrington ’06
Krietta Bowens Jones ’93
Michelle Keefe ’96
Kate Kelly ’03
Taylor Murray ’08
Maeve O’Sullivan ’15
Lindsay Pazdan, CFP ’02
Karina Sinha ’15
Caitlyn Vozzella ’07
As a student...Ursuline was a breath of fresh air for me. As an alum...our class “gatherings” have been a source of continued joy.
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
Quantum Leaps
At Ursuline, science is all about action
We test, create, design, think, evaluate, reflect, and “do” science. Whether it is 7th grade life science investigating algae in pond water, 8th grade physical science studying states of matter with dry ice, 9th grade biology linking food insecurity with a trip to a local farm, or 10th grade chemistry burning ionic solutions in flame tests, our girls are doing science in their classes.
Our students shine in the science department’s Advanced Placement courses and 11th and 12th grade electives. Our faculty take every opportunity to get our students involved and engaged with their learning as students come to appreciate how the skills acquired in these classes will serve them as they move onto college and beyond. We invite visitors, solve real world problems, and take the time to think about the impact of science on people and the environment.
In forensic science, our students learn the critical impact a proper forensic search can have on investigations and trials. They are exposed to multiple visitors throughout the year so that they can hear, first hand, what people “do” in forensic science. The visitors come in person or virtually and the list of guest speakers is quite impressive. The class has welcomed FBI agents, a police sketch artist, professors from Boston College, University of New Haven, University of Florida, and SUNY Stony Brook to hear about trace evidence collection and evaluation, how forensic veterinarians have testified in animal cruelty cases, how forensic entomology (insects) can help determine the post mortem interval, and the psychology of serial killers.
Last year, the class heard from visitors who specialize in digital forensics, construction forensics, and the forensic investigation of fires. The students have also been joined by a forensic psychologist, a former DNA analyst, a former fingerprint analyst, a forensic nurse, and the first female pathologist in the US. The common theme from all of the visiting experts is to work hard in school, be inquisitive, find your passion, and love what you do.
In Anatomy and Physiology, professors from Boston College visit to share thoughts on public health and vaccines. The students use fatal vision goggles and carts to learn how alcohol impacts nerve functioning. Dissections are a regular activity in this class. Additionally, students spend time learning about medical racism and its impact on dermatology and maternal/fetal mortality rates.
Our AP Biology classes use models to learn about enzyme reactions, cell communication, and mitosis/meiosis. Students design and conduct experiments to see transpiration with basil plants and yeast based reactions. For a bit of food fun, they have a fermentation fair where they learn and taste foods from around the world that require fermentation.
In AP Environmental Science, students create models to learn about global wind patterns, plate tectonics, and greenhouse gases. Additionally, they use themselves, and their families, when they record and evaluate their electricity use, soil quality, water usage, and their carbon footprint.
AP Physics spent one day this fall dropping pumpkins from the roof of the science wing to calculate and confirm that gravity is still there and still working. They also use software to capture data as they study the mechanics of movement and collisions. Carts, tracks, and force tables are a staple in physics.
AP Chemistry incorporates lab work throughout the class to determine products, rates, and stoichiometry of reactions. Students also investigate periodic properties and many physical and chemical properties of elements and compounds.
Our science students do not just sit, listen, and take notes. They are active participants in their classes, and those classes are designed to get everyone up and moving as they conduct experiments, create models, plan presentations, and collaborate with each other, just as they will when they move beyond Ursuline to college and their future careers.
Top 5 Athletic Highlights for 2024
1. Carly Tarantola ’26 makes the Mass State Volleyball team.
2. The Tennis Team is recognized by the MIAA for their Sportsmanship.
3. Two lacrosse players, sophomores Maddy Lubov and Meera Raskin, each surpassed the 100 goal milestone
4. Eleven of our varsity teams or individuals qualified for post-season participation.
5. 75% of the student body participated in one or more sports.
Collegiate Athletes from the Class of 2024
Simone Connolly Track and Field Stonehill College
Lily Gibbs Soccer
Providence College
Nuala Rodgers Soccer
University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Sisters Unite!
by Mairead Gero ’26 and Abigail Carlo ’25
At the end of September, we welcomed visitors from Ursuline schools in St. Louis, Wilmington, and New Orleans to participate in the inaugural Sisters Volleyball Tournament. The Sisterhood Tournaments are a special tradition, beloved for bringing Ursuline students around the country together through athletics. At this year’s Volleyball Tournament, the students’ enthusiasm and energy were effervescent, demonstrated both on the volleyball court and in the hallways when visitng Ursuline students shadowed our students during academic classes.
For Ursuline-Dedham specifically, hosting the tournament added an additional layer of sentimentality. Varsity captain, Ella Cusson ’25, loved not only learning about the other Ursulines, but getting to proudly show off her Ursuline campus and community. Ella remarked: “It’s so interesting to compare our traditions, to see which ones are different but also which ones are the same.”
One of the Ursuline-Dedham traditions Ella taught the visiting students is the Serviam Fight Song, which the Dedham students sing at the end of Mass. While the song is uniquely Dedham, its lyrics about serving others and “Ursuline hearts unite” rang true across all the schools. Additionally, fellow Ursuline-Dedham captain, Phoebe Alto ’25, who has attended multiple Sisters Lacrosse Tournaments at other Ursuline campuses, added: “I’ve loved getting to visit and see the other Ursulines from the outside, but getting to be on the inside. Letting the others into our circle of sisterhood has been so special.” Ursuline-Dedham Varsity coach, Kevin Goyette, was moved by “the camaraderie between the girls… and the genuine goodwill they have for each other.”
At the end of the day, the impact of the Ursuline Sisters Volleyball Tournament isn’t measured by which school won the most sets or what player had the most spikes. It is the friendships that are forged, the team spirit that is built, and the connections that are made that truly show the value of the Sisters Tournaments. The dedication to sisterhood shared across Ursuline campuses hundreds of miles apart shows the deep commitment of Ursuline students to St. Angela’s vision and community. Ursuline spirit will be continually embodied at the upcoming Sisters Basketball Tournament in St. Louis and all of the future Sisters Tournaments to come.
at the celebratory dinner, with several surprises including masks of Sharon’s face by Kristine Nazzarro ’68, and a
Destined for Fame
Ursuline welcomes the latest inductees into our Athletic Hall of Fame
On April 6, 2024, friends and family members came together to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of several members of Ursuline’s athletic community. Five individuals and the 2013 Soccer Sectional Champions Team were inducted into Ursuline Academy’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
2024 INDUCTEES
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
Alicia Forte ’06
Suzanna Friel ’99
Patricia Rivero Gonzales
Meghan Grela ’13
2013 Soccer Sectional Champions Team
Kathryn Brady, Brigid Buckley ’14, Katherine Cavanaugh ’15, Brianna Consigli ’14, Nicole Consigli ’17, Emma Driscoll, Kelsey Guenet ’16, Lilly Higgins ’16, Niamh Hynes ’15, Jill Kamphaus ’14, Katherine Lynch ’15, Bridget McAdams ’15, Lindsey Patterson ’17, Amy Piccolo ’15, Alex Rota ’17, Maggie Rusnock ’16, Courtney Sepe ’14, Leah Shalbey ’14, Caroline Sullivan ’14, Carly Whalen ’15, John Forte P’06, Head Coach, Alicia Forte ’06, Coach
The ceremony and accompanying banquet provided the community with an opportunity to honor and remember the many decades of excellence of the Ursuline Athletics Program. It was a memorable occasion and a time to acknowledge the deep and joyful legacy that is felt every day in the gym, on the field, and in the rink, and physically recognized by the many banners, trophies, and awards on display in the Reynolds Center.
We are grateful for the outstanding leadership of our co-chairs, John Forte P’06 and Nicole Vermillion ’05, and their dedicated committee: Paul Bimmler, Coach; Andrea Boudreau ’91; Pat Gonzalez, former Athletic Director; Kate Levesque ’77, Head of School; Mike O’Connor, UA Athletic Director; Elaine Pagliarulo ’93; and Fran Simeone ’77.
Special thanks to our emcee, Juli Navin McDonald ’06.
Planning has begun for our third Hall of Fame event for spring of 2026. We invite you to email Alumnae Director
Vicky Thaler Cabot at alumnae@ursulineacademy.net to nominate an alumna, coach, or team for recognition.
Friends came to support inductee Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
visit from her friend Irene Nordheim from Winnipeg, Canada.
Reunion 2024
A full day of celebrating the Sisterhood
Stepping foot on the Ursuline campus, the memories come rushing back: laughing with friends in the Tea Room, the time spent together during Campus Ministry’s annual retreats, the sound of feet stomping at the conclusion of the Ursuline song, the descent down the convent steps with peers (now sisters) dressed in white graduation gowns.
On Saturday, September 28, a shining sun and clear sky greeted 130 alumnae who returned to campus from as far as California and Georgia to reconnect with friends and make new ones as they celebrated their reunions.
The reunion festivities included a special luncheon in the Tea Room for the Society of the Seven Stars, alumnae who graduated in 1974 or earlier. The beautiful voices of our student Choral Group, under the direction of Susan Glancy, brought the alumnae together through song. Each new members of the Society of the Seven Stars then received a commemorative pin from a current student.
Following the luncheon, alumnae from 1953 to 2019 enjoyed taking tours of the campus, meeting and sharing stories with current students, and participating in a Reunion Mass at the Reynolds Center. The day ended with a dinner reception for all alumnae from classes ending in 4 and 9, along with the members of the Society of the Seven Stars.
Guests were treated to dinner from Montilio’s, with wood-fired pizza prepared on site followed by their world famous assortment of gourmet Italian desserts. The pizza and pastries were enjoyed by all; one alumna remarked that the pastries were almost as delicious as her memory of a freshly baked chocolate-chip cookie from the Tea Room during lunch on a winter day.
This year’s reunion was filled with positivity, and marked by laughter, joy, and the power of life-long friendships. We’re already planning next year’s reunion for the 5s and 0s. Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Welcome Home!
Be an active part of the Ursuline Community
As an alumna of Ursuline Academy, you are part of a community that spans the globe, crosses generations, and is tied together by the spirit of Serviam. We encourage you to discover how you can connect with and inspire the next generation of Ursuline women. Even if you have just a few hours, the rewards can be significant for our students - and for you.
Hearts of Harmony, Alumnae Choir
Join fellow alumnae and current students at Masses and/or on special occasions.
Women in Leadership
Engage and inspire students who are interested in your profession at this signature event each March.
International Day of Serviam
Volunteer in the community with other Ursuline alumnae around the world for one day each January.
Ursa Majors and Minors
Share your profession with an Ursuline student for a day or two through our new job shadow program.
Alumnae Retreats
Gift yourself a morning of reflection and prayer during Advent and Lent.
Student Retreat Leadership
Team up with Campus Ministry to help lead one of our student retreats.
Guest Speakers
Add your name to our growing list of professionals who volunteer to speak to our students in the classroom.
Coaching Opportunities
Did you know that Ursuline has 27 sports teams? Consider joining our coaching staff.
In Saint Angela’s spirit of building community, we welcome you home.
For more information, contact Vicky Thaler Cabot Director of Alumnae Relations alumnae@ursulineacademy.net, 781.493.7713 Or visit ursulineacademy.net/alumnae
International Day of Serviam I N TERNATIONAL DAYOFSERV I A M URSULINE ACADEMY
On January 27, 2024, Ursuline Academy joined other Ursuline schools around the country to host service events for the 3rd annual International Day of Serviam. In keeping with the spirit of Serviam that all of our graduates embrace, teams of volunteers spread out to help at several locations around the Greater Boston area. Alumnae and friends helped to organize the food pantry at Saint Anthony’s Shrine in downtown Boston and then bundled shoes, socks, and clothing for those in need. Cradles to Crayons in Newton was the beneficiary of alumnae and friends who sorted winter hats and mittens for children in the area. More alumnae helped to sort and clean donations at New Life Furniture in Walpole, and, for the first time, we hosted a blood drive on campus for Boston Children’s Hospital.
We look forward to the 4th annual International Day of Serviam on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Class Acts: Student Profiles
Meet some of the bright young stars lighting up our campus, each bringing unique talents, passions, and stories that inspire and elevate our community
An Ursuline Abroad
Emilia Org ’26 spent a year in Germany and can’t wait to go back!
In August of 2023, Emilia Org ’26 packed up her bags and flew to Hamburg, Germany. Through her acceptance into the CBYX Program (Congress Bondestag Youth Exchange) she joined teens from around the United States for a month-long course on conversational German before heading out to her assigned location for the next 9 months in Hildesheim.
While in Hildesheim, Germany, Emilia was relieved to find and attend a Catholic school. Despite being 3,664 miles away from Ursuline Academy, Emilia still lived her everyday life through Serviam. She spent several days after classes doing service work at a local school in the village, where she tutored younger students in English. Outside of the classroom, Emilia had the opportunity to travel throughout Germany on educational trips such as visiting concentration camps, attending government debates, and touring Berlin.
Emilia stayed with a German family that did not speak English, which “was strange at first,” she explains, but she grew to become very close with them. “We’re all human, we’re all the same, and we can connect despite language barriers and personal differences,” Emilia shares. She is already counting down the days until she will travel back to Germany to visit her host parents next year.
This extraordinary journey abroad has opened Emilia’s eyes to a newfound love for understanding people. Learning a new language opened up opportunities for Emilia to connect with new people and experience new cultures. Emilia has brought home lasting friendships, unforgettable memories, and important life lessons. Although she is happy to be back with her Ursuline sisters this school year, Emilia says it best: “The world is so much bigger than we think.”
Beauty & the Best
Ursuline hearts truly unite at the wedding of our beloved
Miss Mayo and Mr. Ward
We are so grateful to belong to a community that is so quick to bless and celebrate our love with an investment that is striking in both its sincerity and its hope.
- Mr. & Mrs. Alec Ward
in a quaint village nestled in the woods, stood a prestigious girls’ school called Ursuline Academy. It was renowned not just for its rigorous academics but also for its enchanting convent and towering science wing filled with eager students, an active staff, and engaged faculty. In this school worked two devoted teachers: Natalie, a bright and spirited English teacher with a passion for storytelling, and Alec, a kind and quiet Social Studies teacher known for his patience and wisdom.
Both Natalie and Alec were adored by the Ursuline community. At first, they were aware of each other but their paths did not overlap too much. However, they both embodied the same spirit of compassion, intellectual curiosity, and laughter. Some say it was only a matter of time before the two fell in love!
Which brings us to that enchanting afternoon in autumn, when Natalie and Alec exchanged their wedding vows in a beautiful church. Friends and family filled the pews, their faces radiant with joy, as sunlight streamed through stained glass, casting colorful patterns on the polished wooden floor. The air was thick with laughter and love. As Natalie walked down the aisle, her smile illuminated the room, bridal gown shining, while Alec’s eyes glistened with uncontainable happiness. It was clear these two individuals had found their soulmates! Their ceremony was a tapestry of cherished traditions and personal touches, each moment steeped in the warmth of their shared journey. With a simple “I do,” they vowed to serve one another, love one another, and care for one another for eternity.
The church echoed with applause and cheers as the couple were announced husband and wife…And so, Alec and Natalie continued to teach at Ursuline Academy, their love blossoming amidst the shelves of books. They became a symbol of unity, proving that sometimes, love can be found in the most unexpected places, transforming hearts and lives forever. Page by page they continue to write their story.
and they lived happily ever after.
The 2023 Saint Angela Award Recipients: Regina Sullivan ’78, Maureen O’Keefe Doran ’65 and Sarah Mettasophia ’03
Heart & Soul
The Spirit of Saint Angela Award Continues to Shine Light on our Accomplished Alumnae
Ursuline Academy celebrated three remarkable alumnae with the Spirit of St. Angela Alumnae Award at our annual gala, An Evening for Ursuline, on November 18, 2023. Maureen O’Keefe Doran ’65, Regina Sullivan ’78, and Sarah Mettasophia ’03 were recognized for exemplifying the values of respect, compassion, intellectual curiosity, faith, and integrity in their personal and professional lives.
Emily Doran ’03, describes her friend and classmate, Sarah Mettasophia as “Someone who is loving and kind, empathetic, intentional, and present in their life and in all of their relationships, full of conviction, brave but also willing to remain vulnerable to the world, mindful, and wise.”
According to Sarah Elizabeth Mettasophia ’03, her time at Ursuline had an enormous impact on the trajectory of her life, prompting her to pursue an undergraduate degree at Rutgers in religious studies and a master’s degree in divinity at Harvard. It was Ursuline, says Sarah, that taught her the importance of community and belonging and set her on a path to a life of Serviam. She began with her service work at Ursuline, which included volunteering at a nursing home and raising a guiding eye dog. “When I was in college, Serviam meant volunteering during spring break each year at an orthodox orphanage in Guatamala; after college it was volunteering at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center and fostering and adopting rescue dogs.”
Since then, merging her professional life with the call to serve is something that Sarah, a self-described queer, vegan Bostonian, does with courage and joy. This is deeply evident in her work as a chaplain in palliative care at Mass General Hospital. Sarah’s mom, Helen Jabbour, says Sarah is not only delightful, but she is a “good and kind and decent human being. The courage is within her to do what she does. She approaches people in their darkest hour and brings joy to them and comfort to their families.”
Sarah’s father, Michael Jabbour, credits Ursuline with setting her on the path to serve. “If today’s students get half of what Sarah got, they’re going to be very lucky. Looking at how
Sarah’s life is about really giving back, we’re convinced that the underpinnings came from the things that Ursuline exposed her to. I look up to her as a role model, and we all should, because she’s doing God’s work.”
Maureen O’Keefe Doran ’65 earned her graduate degree in nursing from Yale University, and taught for many years at the University of Colorado Schools of Nursing and Medicine, where she received the Medical School Outstanding Faculty Award. She established the first mental health nurse liaison position in Colorado and was the founder of the Denver chapter of the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs, notably working with HIV patients. From 2009-2011, Maureen and her husband, Kip, took a leap of faith and joined the American Peace Corps in Botswana, Africa, serving at a senior high school and advising at the University of Botswana Medical School. Maureen has served on many professional and academic boards, including the Association of Yale Alumni, where she advanced to be Chair of the Board. Her daughter, Alison Marshall, describes her as a quiet role model, who humbly enacts the principles of Serviam, and who consistently lives with empathy and compassion.
Regina Sullivan ’78 earned her BA from Boston College and JD from Suffolk University Law School and served ten years on Ursuline Academy’s Board of Trustees, the last three years as Chair. As a board member, Regina’s vast experience in the financial services industry was invaluable to maintaining the strength and vitality of Ursuline Academy. During her tenure as a global business leader, Regina actively helped women in their careers through mentoring programs and supported the promotion of women at all levels. Regina continues to donate her time and experience to entities that support education and women globally. She is deeply committed to many community organizations and remains involved with the Ursulines as a canonical steward for the Ursuline Education Fundation (UEF).
To read more about these amazing women, visit ursulineacademy.net/alumnae.
I still have dear friends from Ursuline. Blessed! Norah Cantwell Blaney ’74
Report of Gifts
He who called you will not desert you, but the moment you are in need he will stretch out his saving hand.
St. Angela Merici
On behalf of the entire Ursuline community, we salute the generous donors named in the following pages.
Each gift symbolizes a generosity of spirit and serves as an affirmation of our mission-driven work. We offer our heartfelt thanks to our benefactors for their steadfast and essential support; we pledge to honor their generosity by carrying on the legacy of the Ursuline Sisters with which we have been entrusted.
Facts & Figures
2023 - 2024 Summary of Gifts
• Fund for Ursuline: $704,292
• Special Events: $334,849
• Grants, Scholarships, Other: $196,297
Total Philanthropic Revenue: $1,235,438
2023 - 2024 Operating Income
• Tuition & Fees, Net: 85%
• Fund for Ursuline and Other Gifts: 9%
• Special Events, Net: 2%
• Other Income: 4%
2023 - 2024 Operating Expenses
• Instruction and Student Services: 80%
• General, Administration, Facilities: 20%
Number of Donors
2019-2020: 827
2020-2021: 943
2021-2022: 1,071
2022-2023: 975
2023-2024: 994
2019-2020: $625,408
2020-2021: $603,987
2021-2022: $491,628
2022-2023: $582,408
2023-2024 $704,292
Total Donations to the Fund for Ursuline
RISE AND SHINE FOR URSULINE DAY OF GIVING 2024
532 Individual supporters
$207,428 raised, with student-run fundraisers adding up to over $2,000!
229 Alumnae Donors
150 Current Parent Donors
58 Parents of Alumnae 51 Faculty and Staff
64 Grandparents and Friends
SAVE THE DATE
Ursuline’s upcoming Day of Giving will be on March 20, 2025. We’re looking for some lively peer-to-peer challenges to help raise the fundraising bar. Exciting rewards for the alumnae classes with the highest participation rate and the most dollars raised will be announced before the event! If you can offer a matching gift challenge or help strategize about how to engage your fellow alumnae, parents, or friends, please contact Janet Reynolds at jreynolds@ursulineacademy.net.
Excited by what you’ve seen in this edition of Serviam? We welcome your support at any time – please visit ursulineacademy.net/giving or use this QR code. Thank you!
Serviam Society 2023 - 2024
The Serviam Society recognizes philanthropic leadership giving to Ursuline Academy. The society includes donors who commit gifts totaling $1,000 or more to Ursuline during a fiscal year. The following donors made gifts to Ursuline Academy at the Serviam Society level between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.
St. Angela Merici Circle
Alexandra (Carr ’72) and Walter Baker*
The Catholic Schools Foundation
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund*
Mary Jo (Gorman) and Paul Keaney ’82*
Hugh E. O’Donnell 2013 Trust
Kate (Nolan ’77) and Shaun Levesque*
Wendy and Sean Lynch*
Shields Health Care Group, Inc.
Regina Sullivan ’78*
Head of School Circle
Catholic Health Foundation of Greater Boston, Inc.
Eileen Ahearn Connors ’62*
Kathleen and Matthew Consigli*
Maureen O’Keefe Doran ’65*
F. L. Putnam Securities Company*
Maureen (Flanagan ’76) and Daniel Flatley*
Eileen and John Fox*
Sasha Gerritson
Mary and Timothy Hegarty*
Kerin and Scott Hestmark*
Megan Golden Hobson ’85*
Joanne O’Donnell Spillane ’69
Principal’s Circle
America Online Giving Foundation*
The Benevity Community Impact Fund*
Kathleen and J.R. McDonald*
P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.
Schwab Charitable Fund*
Academy Circle
Christina and John Anderson*
Kerry Costello ’67*
Emily Doran ’03
Rosalyn and Jack Doran
Mary-Ellen and Gino Gioioso*
Katherine and Thomas Gormley*
Kathleen (Maddox ’89) and Matthew Kelly*
Camille and Frederick Lee*
M&T Bank
Mary-Jeanne (O’Connor ’81) and Mark Manning*
Gail McCready
Sabeena Chacko Raskin and Kevin Raskin*
Margaret Maguire Rodgers ’65*
Bonnie and Bill Stoloski
Ursuline Circle
Mary Lou (Burke ’82) and Paul Afonso*
Beth and Hugh Cole
F. L. Putnam Investment Management Co.*
Lawrence Furey*
Ann and Joseph Gioioso*
Katie (McAnulty ’97) and Mark Hegarty*
Mary (Connolly ’78) and Stan Luniewicz*
Claire and Christof Marré*
MDS/Miller Dyer Spears Architects
Kelly Reynolds Miller ’04
The Moore Family*
Donna Morrison
Needham Bank
Mary Eileen Noonan Patton ’81*
* Loyal donor with 3 or more consecutive Fund for Ursuline gifts
Mary Beth Murphy Roche ’81*
Rojo Company
Lisa and Paul Schneider*
Dianne Shalbey
John Shalbey Jr.
Denise and James Simpson*
Cathy and Joe Solomon
Carolyn Thorne ’90 and Joseph Ziska*
Veterinary Services of Westwood
Anonymous ’90 (1)*
Partners in Mission
Gail and Steve Agreste
Mary Meade Ambrefe ’84*
The APAS Foundation
Mary McGaugh and Manny Armijos*
Bank of Canton
Bowditch & Dewey
Suzanne Ferguson Burkhardt ’81*
Jaime Chase ’94
Pamela and John Connor
Christopher Corrigan
Erin and Matthew Cummings
Dedham Savings
Foley Palenscar Schortmann Insurance Agency
Susan and John Friel
Mary Pat Morris Hawkins ’81*
Elizabeth (McManus ’76) and John Howard*
Meg and Chris Kaster*
Melanie and Scott Kelley*
King & Bishop
Gina Susi and Christian Leimkuehler*
Mary Hughes McCarthy ’62*
Christine and James McGrail*
Thea Fabio Merrill ’72*
Johanna Messina*
Inez Walsh Moore ’62 (deceased)
Jennifer Kordell and Timothy Moran*
Victoria and Georgiy Nikitin*
Sarah Newman O’Donnell ’78
Mary (Costello ’61) and John Pasciucco*
Prime Restoration & Remediation LLC
Mary Creeden Risio ’64*
Lauren St. John ’64*
Nadine Fitzwilliam Steffan ’88*
Jack Steinkrauss
Vanguard Charitable*
Maureen Murphy Wilkens ’52*
Educator’s Circle
Maureen Corkery Abate ’58*
Cynthia and Jack Aber*
Marianne Bowler ’63
Brandel-Stephens & Co. Marketing Engineers
Ann and Bruce Buccelli*
Maggie Freeman Burns ’76*
Rae-Anne and Jeffrey Butera*
Susan and Joseph Carrozza*
Kathleen Cartwright
Theresa Callahan Casey ’78
Jeanne Supple Cavanaugh ’63*
Patricia Cloonan ’66*
Carol and Bryan Connolly*
Margaret and Joseph Connolly*
Marybeth and Jonathan Considine
Ginny and Bob Crowley and Danna Crowley
Cullen, Murphy & Co., P.C.
Patricia Foley Cummins ’77*
Elaine and John Curran
Janet and C. Michael Daley*
Kara and Brian Danz
Devaney Energy
Christina Dymek-Thompson ’66*
Stacie and R. John Feely
Kathleen Finnerty OSU*
Adrienne and Timothy Greene*
Rachel and Paul Higgins*
Beth and Kevin Hines*
Melissa Woythaler and Peter Hoffmeister*
Barbaramary and Frederick Horgan
J. Casey Trucking, Inc.
Mary and Stephen Kavanaugh*
Connie Martin Kearins*
Heather and Joseph Kelley
Laura Kelly Killian ’74
Ann and Richard Kirby*
Marianne LeBlanc ’86*
Meredith (Putnam ’89) and Mark Lepper*
Eileen Reynolds Lindburg ’68*
Denise Burke Marchand ’61*
Doug Mastrangeli
Elizabeth Mathew*
Marilyn and Peter McManus*
Jenifer and Arthur McNulty*
Anne Donahue and Greg Meurer*
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Global
Impact Funding Trust, Inc*
Mary Murphy ’82*
Joanne and Ben Niedermeyer
Lisa O’Brien ’83*
Donna and Michael O’Connor*
Susan Olsen ’89*
Jan and Joseph O’Neill*
Kathleen (Hegarty ’99) and Stephen Palenscar*
Nancy Prior
Jennifer Reilly McLaughlin ’82*
Janet and Paul Reynolds*
Jean and John Roche*
Kendra and Antonio Ruscito
Carol and David Ryan*
Sarah Smith ’04
Susan and Paul Sorrento*
Regina and Edward Spadoni*
Julie and Kurt Steinkrauss*
Margaret Lannon Thorne ’63*
Catherine (Crowley ’62) and Edward Toomey ’62*
Ursuline Provincialate
Joan and George Violin*
Lorraine and Tony Wain*
Elizabeth and William Weber*
Adelina and Mark Zarse
Anonymous ’53 (1)
In August, 2024, Ursuline Academy installed permanent professional theater lighting in Angela Hall, thanks to the generous support of donors, inspired by a leadership gift from Mary Jo and Paul Keaney
Mary Jo Gorman Keaney ’82 is more than a proud alumna of Ursuline Academy. In addition to her reputation as a classics scholar, educator, and supporter of the arts, Mary Jo has the distinction of being Ursuline Academy’s first lay principal, and served in that role from 2009 through 2015. Being principal was a great gift and a great responsibility, she says, and she was heavily influenced by the generous examples of Sr. Dorothy Doyle and Sr. Mercedes Videira before her. As principal, she enjoyed interacting with a new generation of Ursuline students, singing with them in the Chorus, and teaching Latin to a group of seventhgraders, affectionately known as the Teeny Keaneys.
When asked what motivated her to support the theater lighting project, she spoke of her parents’ strong example as generous philanthropists and noted that she deeply wants the young women of Ursuline to develop strong voices and have the option to pursue their dreams. In the opinion of Mary Jo Keaney, Ursuline’s academics are great, and team sports have flourished over the years, but the arts are truly the gem of the school, and she is happy to help students have access to the best equipment possible.
St. Angela Merici Circle: $25,000 and over • Head of School Circle: $10,000 to $24,999
Fund for Ursuline 2023 - 2024
Gifts to the Fund for Ursuline allow Ursuline Academy to flourish and grow. As the school’s largest source of income after tuition, the Fund for Ursuline provides a core source of funding that supports Ursuline’s needs, enabling the Academy to offer programs and initiatives that benefit the entire community, funding the gap between the price of tuition and the actual cost of educating our students. We are deeply grateful to those supporters who made Ursuline a philanthropic priority with gifts to the Fund for Ursuline between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
Benefactor’s Circle
Pamela and Justin Ahmad
Catherine Lane Arriola ’90
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
Elizabeth Balanda Baldwin ’98
Maureen and Leo Boudreau*
Kerry Fitzwilliam Brosnihan ’87*
Elizabeth Burgund
Kathleen Burke ’99*
Sara Shanahan and Joseph Callanan*
Elizabeth Dunlavey Cashman ’97
Kerry Cashman ’91*
Michele Chabot*
Luisa Tosi Claeys ’63*
Susan and David Clancy*
Lori and Terrence Connolly
Angela and David Crispi*
Maria and Peter Dow*
Melissa and James Downey*
Gail Ensdorf
Susana and Martin Fantozzi*
Marie and Anthony Fox*
Lauren Ollerhead Fries ’14*
Joanne and Chuck Gibson*
Lori and Martin Henry*
Franca and Joseph Hobbs*
Katelyn Hunt ’97*
Cynthia Iris ’72*
Susan Petrone and Leo Janas*
Mary Pat Ryan Joy ’65*
Sarah Rotiroti Joyce ’02
James B. Kisgen Foundation*
Jean and James Kisgen*
Christina and Jonathan Lang*
Marie Harrigan Lennon ’77*
Susan Looney ’83*
Leigh Ann and Bryce Luetzen*
Laura and Steven MacDonald
Michelle and Jay Maheu
Stacie Manning ’04*
Margaret and John Maziarz
Christine and Marc McCluskey*
Mary and Gerard McDermott*
McFetridge Family*
Nancy (Devine ’76) and Kevin McLaughlin*
Mary Beth Hunt McMahon ’82*
Kathleen Buckley McMorrow ’87*
Jennifer Gorman Memmott ’97*
Vilma and Frank Michienzi*
Meg O’Brien Millar ’82*
Kathleen Lynch Moncata ’77*
Sally and Gavan Mooney
Janice and Robert Moore*
Mary Feely Moriarty ’80
Phyllis Morrison
Virginia Mucciaccio (deceased)
JoAnne Mulé
Paul Nolan*
Mollie and Thomas O’Hara*
Melissa and Peter O’Toole*
* Loyal donor with 3 or more consecutive Fund for Ursuline gifts
Michael Perinelli
Susan Leonard Repetti ’73*
Meghan Kavanaugh Rich ’96*
Margaret and Thomas Rogers*
Matthew Rozzi
Wendy and Eliot Rush*
Salesforce.com, Inc.*
Kimberly Smith*
Meghan Altman Stoll ’97*
Margaret Gorse Sullivan ’62*
Katia and Marcel Tatu
Frank Viglione
Cathy and Brian Ward*
Wealth Protection Strategies
Green and White Circle
Katie and Saman Amighi*
Claire and David Anderson*
Diana Blakely
Lynne and Jonathan Braley*
Marie Buckley ’76*
Carolyn Manning and Chris Busch*
Megan O’Connor Callinan ’03
Marie (Lucci ’04) and Thomas Clouqueur*
Shannon O’Brien Cohen ’97*
Dina and Gregory Connor*
Judith White Costello ’66*
Pauline and Richard Crispi*
Toni and Brian Curry and Family
Lindsey and Christopher Cusson*
Mary Lu and Bill Daly
Brigit and Stephen Danckert*
Nancy Kaaz*
Mary Erina Driscoll
Gretchen and Jason Eldridge*
Suzanne and Christopher Englert
Carol Luccio Farwell ’67*
Karen Faulkner ’63*
Katie and Antonio Ferrara*
Mary Ann and Charles Fitzpatrick*
Colette Flaherty Zeman ’71*
Kathleen Reynolds Fletcher ’06
John and Patricia Folcarelli*
Sanjeev and Jon Forsyth*
Mary and Michael Ganley*
Carol and Peter Gately
Lisa and Jeff Gaulin
Jennifer and Michael Gibbs
Kerri and Thomas Gillis
Julie Muse-Fisher and David Giordano
Bill and Carolyn Glass and Family*
Lori Barbato Glover ’84
Cynthia Goode ’94*
Karen and Michael Gormley
Kellynd and Keith Graham*
Amy and Jon Hansen
Patricia and Thomas Harnan*
Debra Walsh Hartigan ’76*
John Helm
Kristin and Patrick Helm*
Ann and Paul Hesketh*
Constance Horgan ’64*
Jaclyn Hourihan ’06
Abby Johnson
Mary Joseph ’12*
Ruth Cantwell Keeley ’78*
Susan and Dennis Kelley*
Eve Kelley ’86*
Meredith and Tory Kempf
Joann (Spellman ’70) and Martin Kenney*
Susan and William Kenney
Mary and Jeffrey Keough*
Jane King ’61
Regina Londergan-Paul ’72*
Deirdre (Kirby ’98) and Matthew Lydon*
Lorna and Christopher Maiona*
Margaret Mayers ’66*
Kate Robertson McKiernan ’96*
Eamon McMahon
Jerry McManus*
Pamela Miller
Elizabeth Pasciucco Mingle ’97*
Meagen Sweeney and Stephen Mitchell*
Rosemary and Alessandro Morteo*
Mary Mullen ’79*
Lyn and Gerald Mulligan
Robert Mulligan
Elizabeth and Gerald Murphy*
Cara (Weddleton ’92) and David Nicholson*
Mary Ellen Haley O’Dea ’63*
Eileen Whyte O’Holleran ’87
Katharine O’Meara ’74*
Leona and William O’Neil*
Maureen Ryan Palermo ’77*
Holly Pap
Katherine Finucci and Steven Porcella
Chloe Potash ’10
Kathleen and Peter Powers*
Kathleen Ashe Price ’72*
Megan Quinn ’09*
Barbara Roche Rico ’73*
Michaela Pastore Rothmann ’10*
Kara Salvadore
Kathleen and Paul Scapicchio*
Marie Megna Schlegel ’62*
Valerie and Gabriel Schmergel*
Megan and Jeff Scipione*
Frances Simeone ’77
Jane and Prem Singh
Helene Sirpis
Mary Eileen Sullivan Spano ’06*
Lisa and Todd Sullivan*
Mimi Sundstrom ’73*
Rosanne Sundstrom ’72*
Stephanie Talutis ’03*
Diane and Stephen Talutis*
Wendy and Ray Tarantola*
Todd Sullivan Construction*
Carol Tomase*
Julia and Patrick Tracy*
The Viens Family*
Wallpaper City Inc. Roslindale
Patrice and Thomas Wesner*
Maureen Crehan Whelan ’80*
Margaret and Gerald Wilkens
Noelle Rushton Wilson ’02*
Lois Wrightson
Anonymous (3)
Century Circle
26 Miller Hill Realty Trust
Susan Lang Abbott*
Siobhan McGill Abell ’86
Mary Kate Harrington Adams ’10*
Hui Ting and Sailing Adler*
Kimberly and Robert Airasian*
Trish and Glenn Almquist
Marjorie Hennigan Alutto ’84*
Benefactor’s Circle: $500 to $999 • Green and White Circle: $250 - $499 Century Circle: $100 - $249 • Friends Circle: $1 - $99
“We remain committed to supporting Ursuline Academy because we have witnessed the tremendous impact it has had on our daughters, Francesca and Elizabeth. Through their education at Ursuline, we have seen them grow and thrive, and we are proud to contribute to the continued success of the school.”
– Fran and Jim Coughlin P ’11, ’16
Francesca ’11 received a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2021. Elizabeth ’16 is a member of the J.D. Class of 2025 at Harvard Law School.
In Loving Memory
It is with regret that we share the news of the passing of the following cherished members of the Ursuline community. Please keep the families of our deceased alumnae and former faculty in your prayers.
Alumnae
Joan Ahern ’73
Sandra Banas Clark (Springfield) ’65
Ellen Kelly Dickson ’69
M. Patricia Leary Dowling ’52
Cheryl Sullivan Flaman ’68
Mary Jane Liddell Gould ’62
Maureen Byrnes Longtin ’55
Anne Coulon Matthies ’51
Margo Lita Merchant ’64
Inez Walsh Moore ’62
Sarah “Sally” Naser ’18
Julie O’Connor-Viera ’73
Barbara Heubach Snyder ’61 (Springfield)
Cheryl Speed ’87
Mary Zmijewski Stawiki ’80
Barbara Sullivan ’74
Eileen Ward ’89
Former Faculty
Sr. Pauline Belanger OSU (shown above)
Joan Sheehy
Mary Anderson*
Ritu and Norbert Anthony
Marion and Joe Armstrong
Nicole Aubuchon ’97*
Deborah Banks
Sheilah and Kevin Barley
Janice Ryan Barrett ’62*
Lee Anne Murphy Beausang ’78
Barbara Brouckaert and Enrico Bellotti
Donna and John Bent*
Carol and Frank Bergin
Margaret and Richard Bernazzani
Janice and Joseph Berns*
Amy and Stephen Black
Laura Borodic ’13
Andrea Boudreau ’91*
Elephteria Boutalis*
Virginia Morse Boyle ’67*
Diana Bradley ’76*
Kate Corbett Brady
Jill and Nate Brahm
Barbara Gaquin Brandt ’65*
Maura Fagan Braslins ’79*
Ellen Lohan Bridgman ’07*
Rosemary and Ted Brown
Amy Stachowski Bulger ’03
Caitlin Burchill ’08*
Eileen Burke
Elizabeth Costello Burke ’62*
Donna Burns*
Gale Burns
Phoebe and Robert Bustamante
Vicky Thaler Cabot
Kara McGann Cafasso ’03*
Joan and Robert Canzano
Joan M. Canzano Revocable Trust
Felicia Carey ’04*
Robert Carpenter*
Carolyn Hopewood Carroll ’77
Eileen and James Cataldo
Margo Checrallah*
Jennifer Drury Chekijian ’99
Sheila Chervenak*
Michaela Chipman ’15*
Claire Monahan Ciampa ’69
Janice and Christopher Clark*
Claire Emery Cobb ’84*
Jennifer Coliflores ’02*
Kimberley and Robert Collins*
Gene Comella
Janet Comiskey Giannini ’65*
Gerald Connolly
Ann Marie and Joseph Connolly*
Kelly Muschiano Connolly ’87*
Judy and Jack Connor*
Lisa and Brian Connors
Dorothy and John Cooney*
Susan Coppola
Lisa Civitarese Corrigan ’87
Ellen and Alexander Costa*
Kim and Andrew Coughlin
Cathy and Scott Coutts
Laura and J.R. Craven
Frank Creeden
John Creeden
Barbara and Robert Creeden
Lauren Crispi ’14*
Patricia and Peter Crispi*
Helene and Charles Crocini*
Christina Burke Culgin ’08
Kathleen and Tim Culver*
Marisa and Thomas Cunniffe
Katie and Michael Curry
Ann Boyle Cussen ’65*
Joan Cusson
Jean Arnone D’Ambrose
Dempsey Insurance
Patricia and Robert Dempsey
Elinor Ryan Devlin ’66*
Kristin DiCenso ’04*
Mary Didiuk ’87
Maria and Claudio DiLetizia
Jan Dillon
Marion DiTullio*
Mary Beth Keane Doherty ’77
Thomasin Doherty ’89
Cathy and Bill Donnino
Linda Donoghue ’06
Katharine and Thomas Doyle*
Peggy and Joe Dullea
The Early Childhood Team - West Hartford Public Schools
Martha and John Ebel*
Myron Edelman
Helena Thomas Effgen ’67*
Mary Patricia Egan
Colleen Shea and Kenneth Ensdorf
Robert Entigar
Cathy O’Gorman Fagone ’65*
Sheila and Steven Farley*
Agnes Lawlor Farrell ’61*
Caryn and Gordon Farrell
Sr. Anne Ferrucci, O.T. Carm. ’57*
Norine and Peter Fetter*
Janet and Tom Fetter*
Margaret and Joseph Finucci
Azad and Bill Fisher*
Bill Fisher
Kathleen and John Fitzgerald
Maura Lydon Fitzgerald ’05*
Shannon Flynn FitzGerald ’94
Joanne Fitzsimmons ’72*
Cheryl Sullivan Flaman ’68*
Nancy Sullivan Flint ’73*
Martha Callahan Flinter ’56*
Marge and Tom Floyd
Suzette and Stephen Foley
Arlene Ford Dyment*
Helen Fraktman
Casey and Kevin Friedman*
Audrey Gaquin Buck ’63
Amelia and Harilal Gatha*
Amelia B. Gatha Trust
Ellen Geminiani ’79*
Susan Gentile
Tiffany and Jarrod Gero*
Joan Gibbons ’59 and Judith Dozois
Sheila and Walter Gilbert*
Susan and Tom Gillis
Grace Gioioso
Lindsay Gioioso ’14*
Susan Glancy*
John Gorham
Joanna Gormley*
Cara Gould ’89
Linda Grasso ’66
Victor Greene
Maureen Greenwood
Sherry and Joseph Griffin
Gera and William Griffiths*
Jennifer Hogan Guinee ’87
Cindy and Ronald Harrington*
Joan Gulinello and Dennis Hart*
Phyllis Hayes*
Barbara Healey ’70*
Judi and Tom Healy
Eileen and Stephen Heffernan
Marie and John Hennessy
Janet and David Hern
Carolyn Hern Hickey ’02*
Marianne Hickey ’67*
Robert Hickox
Catherine Higgins*
Lilly Higgins ’16*
Linda and John Higgins
Mary and James Hofmann*
Mary (Lydon ’98) and Kurt Hofmann*
Diane and James Holland*
Sally Seufert Holmes ’71*
Sandra Mancini Howe ’88*
Ellen Fagone Huntley ’70*
Carol DeVirgilio Hurley ’83*
Anne Maguire Hynes ’69*
Susan Wild and Joseph Iannoni*
Hanan El Khawly and Sam Issa*
Jean Kelley Jarvis ’87
Patricia and Carl Jay*
The Johnson Revocable Trust UTD
Mary Ann Johnson
Ann Joyce*
Shelagh Joyce
Julian Family*
Elise Kaplan*
Magda and Krzysztof Kasperkiewicz*
Andrea and Michael Katz*
Helen and Dennis Kay
Bridget Keane ’91*
Clare and Jim Keefe*
Michelle Keefe ’96*
Mary-Louise Kehoe ’73
Ann Kelly
Rita Kelly-Doughtie ’68*
Lynn Valzania Kenney ’87
Nicole and Christopher Ketchen*
Stephanie (Purner ’98) and Brian Kiefer
Catherine Kilroy ’81
Casey Crist and Brendan King*
Kate Morse King ’06*
Pam Kirk
Jennifer and Matthew Kuchta
Sheila Keefe Lamb ’08*
Lorraine and Robert Langone*
Jillian Lawler ’11
Denise and Peter Leed
Karen Bishop Lenahan ’68*
Dorothy Leon ’73*
Mary and Stephen Libbey
Kathleen Linso
Naomi Lockwood ’65*
Jean Lazzaro Lodge ’69*
Mary Driscoll Logan ’67*
Patricia and Kevin Lohan*
Dede and Matt Long
Paula Winn Loynd ’59
Mia and Steven Luber
Norma Lucero
Lisa Marie Luciano ’14
Barbara and Warner Lund*
Sue and Paul Lydon
Hugh Lynch
Marian Abbate MacDonnell ’73*
Kathleen Regan MacIvor ’62
Linda Gray MacKay ’57*
Noreen Maddox*
Alexandra Maggioni ’88
Marilyn Lanza Maguire ’65*
Sarah Lannon Malneritch ’71*
Carole Buttner Maloof ’50*
Mary and Douglas Mandel*
Janice Marinello
Amy and Keith Marjani*
Allison Matthews Schmitt ’99*
Elizabeth Lordan May ’67
Mary Elizabeth Kelly Maye ’90*
Paul and Mary McAleer*
Mary and Lawrence McCormick
Lindsey McDermott ’06
Jodi and Michael McDonald
Madeleine Walsh McGuire ’78*
Linda McIntosh Agri ’87*
Sarah Hart McLaughlin ’04
Cathy and Bernie McManus
Kristie (Banks ’98) and Brian McManus*
Pamela and Michael McNamara
Maureen Cullen Mellen ’69*
Metrowest Dental Alliance/Delima & Nguyen DMD
Stephen Miller
Caitlin Perry Moczula ’05*
Mary Kenney Monagle ’83*
Corinne Creedon Monahan ’64
Karen and John Moran
Karen Mortillaro*
Caren and Ryan Mulcunry
Aideen and Brendan Mulligan*
Madelyn Murphy*
Matt Murphy
Karen (Anastasia ’84) and Michael Murphy
Taylor Raftery Murray ’08
Jennifer Myrick
Melissa and John Nasrah*
Claire Nauta*
Kerry Gilligan Nero ’88
Carolyn Crowley Ng ’80*
Heather Nguyen
Helen Gaquin Niedermeier ’69
Kathleen Nini*
Teresa Bowermaster O’Connell ’80
Rose and David O’Connor
Donna and Robert O’Connor*
Margaret O’Hara
Christina Stenholm O’Leary ’68*
Diana Gulew O’Leary ’06*
Alexandra O’Neil ’21
Lynne Bonarrigo-Org and Erik Org*
Maeve O’Sullivan ’15*
Elaine Pagliarulo ’93*
Peggy and David Palmieri
Judith and Louis Panagotopulos*
Charlene Naymie Pastore ’77*
J & C Pastore Revocable Trust
Lindsay Dewan Pazdan ’02*
Pearl River Realty Trust*
Ellen O’Brien Perfetti ’64*
Mary and Robert Perry*
Lindsay and John Peterson
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Lynne Petti*
Susan Van Gemert Pinto ’73
Janet Nagle Polo ’74
Carolyn and Robert Powell*
Mary Powers ’23
Margaret Campbell Priestley ’78
Rosane and Daniel Prior
Kara Hadge Prone ’04*
Gretchen Putnam ’89*
Lisa Barbieri Quinn ’78*
Nancy and Richard Quinn*
Philip and Louise Ramsay*
Marilyn Galvin Redmond ’50*
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68*
Marilynn and Dennis Regan*
Anne and Christian Regnier*
Gail Reid ’66*
Tonia (Siniscalco ’94) and John Reilly*
Rose Rhodes*
Melissa Richard*
Patricia Rivero Gonzalez
Karen and Robert Robertson Jr.*
Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc.
Elizabeth Rogers ’05*
Nicole and Derek Roman
Kristin and Robert Romano*
Mary Kate and Timothy Rose*
Ann and Frank Roth
Mary and Anthony Rowan
Nancy and Christopher Ruggeri
Consuelo and George Ryan*
Thomas Ryan*
Demetra Panomitros and George Salles
Michelle and Marc Sanders
Lori-Ann Broderick Satran ’82*
Orla and Peter Scanlon
Terri Schneider*
Donna and Angelo Scipione
Roseanne Shannon
Josephine Shea
Sandra and Maurice Sicard*
Michelle Simon
Nancy Sinclair ’86
Mary Ann Skinski-Tracy
Heather (Schmitt ’95) and Jon Smart*
Clifford Sommer
Deidre Fahey Sonntag ’81
Nicole Stern and Michael Stapleton
Cecelia and William Stapleton
Mary and Nicholas Stefanidakis
Michelle and James Steinkrauss
Richard and Janet Steponaitis
Susan Dowling Stewart ’65*
Marion Sullivan Sullivan ’70*
Michele Sullivan ’67*
Kathleen and Thomas Sullivan*
Martha and Joseph Susi
Meredith Sweeney ’01*
Jean Zmijewski Taddeo ’89
Jennifer Tahiraj-Doherty
Julia Tarnell ’04*
Theresa Goularte Taylor ’74*
Barbara Ann Brissette Thav ’83*
Elizabeth (Hern ’95) and Logan Thomison*
Patricia Grant Tocci ’62
Patricia and Robert Todd
Catherine Tracy ’20*
Mary-Kate Tracy-Robidoux ’94*
Lauren and David Trimble
Nancy and Peter True
Joan Kelly Tuttle ’65
Ursuline Community of New Rochelle, NY
Ursuline Sisters of Mt. Vernon, NY*
Anna and John Varghese
Valerie and Normand Vermette*
Nicole Norton Vermillion ’05*
Patti and Thomas Vhay*
Reagan Viens ’22*
Margaret Viscariello
Lois and John Walsh*
Suellen Walsh ’85*
Teresa Walsh ’75*
Alec Ward*
Carolyn Ware ’54*
Amy and John Weddleton
Maura Higgins Welch ’64*
Melissa Welch ’92*
Lisa Sullivan Wright ’83
Virginia and Robert Wychulis*
Anonymous (5)
Friends Circle
Sarah Abbott ’88
Laura St. Germain Adamczyk ’83
Alchemy Services LLC
Hope Alto ’19
Carrie and Peter Alto*
Avery Ambrefe ’18*
Kelly and Mark Anselmi*
Anastasia Binieris Athanasiou ’03
Nicole (Bourassa ’96) and Paul Bacigalupo*
Eileen and John Bacon*
Angela Bardawil ’73*
Linda Belliveau*
Courtney and Michael Bernazzani*
Paul Bimmler*
Catherine Black ’98*
Norah Cantwell Blaney ’74
Kathleen and Stephen Boccuzzi
MaryKate Boggan
Laura Bognanno-Pryor ’94
Claire Hart Bradley ’66*
Marissa Bragdon ’06*
Mary (Griffin ’71) and Thomas Brennan
Bright Funds
Anna Brown ’23
Joanne Delaney Burke ’71
Margaret Sheehan Callahan ’60*
Jennifer and Jack Candler
Annemarie and Tom Carey
Lisa Mathis Castellano ’86*
Sheila Gilbert Chase ’77*
Mary Walsh Chin ’76*
Maggie Chipman ’17*
Beth Choiniere
Ann Donovan and Peter Christensen
Joanne (deceased) and Frank Cintolo*
Jean Clancy
Kara and Richard Clark*
Stacey and Jeff Clarkin
Kate and Jack Cochrane
Elizabeth Sheehan Collins ’02*
Dorothy (Clark ’99) and J.P. Comella
Leighann Conlin ’10*
Lindsey Conlin ’05*
Maureen Connolly ’69*
Kendra and W. Bruce Cooper
Fran and Jim Coughlin*
Kerry (Porcaro ’97) and Charles Cownie
Kimberly Ligor Crocker Crowther ’82*
Ann McDonald Cronin ’64*
Jeanne Cronin ’59*
Lora Gioioso Crouch ’90
Peggy and Larry Cummings
Mary Cunniff
Susan Curlett*
Patrick Curley
Erin Flaherty Dacy ’06
Ellen Dauwer ’73, S.C.*
Nicole Bartlett David ’91
Courtney Deban ’09
Kiera Delima ’29
Carmine Dellemonache
Joan and William Dewan
Alice Casey Dilis ’64*
Briana DiNicola ’16
Erin and Michael Donaghy
Katie and Mike Donnino
Mary Kelley Donovan ’76*
Allison Dow ’16*
Jessica Dow ’18
Dreon Family
Driscoll Realty Trust
Kathleen and Andrew Driscoll
Noreen Driscoll
Janis Duane Demambro ’68
Tara and Jack Dwyer
Kit and Tom Earl
Pamela and Charles Edrehi*
Crystal and John Enright
Amen Erhunmwunse
Carolyn Hurley Evans ’67*
Karen and Brandon Fagan
William Fagan*
Elaine and John Fazekas*
Jacqueline Fellini*
Anne Perella-Ferzoco and Jim Ferzoco*
Juliet D’Andrea Fischmann ’81*
Brianne Fitzgerald
James Fitzgerald*
Kathryn Fitzgerald ’85*
Marianne Tierney FitzGerald ’02*
Mary Beth Fitzgerald ’94
Kara Kinosian Floyd ’06
Alison Foley
Carolyn Foley
Carolyn A. Foley Revocable Trust
Alicia Forte ’06
Jennifer Foster
Maureen Fox ’22*
Kathleen Furey ’18*
Gale Galante
Linda Galasso*
Stacy and Brian Garrity*
Anne Marie Duggan Gean ’63
Rosemary Gellene ’19*
Meredith and Jacob Giannotti
Ashley Gioioso ’16*
Gracey Gioioso ’21*
Marie and Steven Giordano*
Bethany Glennon
Deborah Geary Glennon ’68*
Claire Gormley ’17*
Elizabeth Gormley ’19*
Lisa Graves
Lauren Trethewey Grealish ’06
Mary Ellen Grealy ’71
Julie Griffin-Carty ’05*
Gail and Frank Gunther
Barbara Coveney Harkins ’66*
Maria and Christopher Harper
Mary Kenney Harrington ’65*
Paulette Hart
Hatherly Golf Club, Inc.
Jayne Graham Hayes ’72*
Mary Hayes
Nola Kelley-Heafitz and Michael Heafitz*
Susan Hehir*
Catherine Howard Heider ’08*
Amy Helm*
Emily Hewitt
Elizabeth Higgins*
Meghan Hobbs ’21*
Kathleen Giordano Holtz ’02*
Lisa and Warren Hoppie*
Betty Leary Horrigan ’54*
Bernadette Howard ’12*
Catherine Hsieh ’05*
Maureen Mellett Humin ’64
Karen Hurley*
Michele Hussey ’69
Joan Mathews Iani ’72*
Liza Iolli*
Elizabeth Montgomery Jensen ’05
Denise Divver Johnson ’63
Jessie Jones*
Elizabeth and James Judge*
Catherine Kamara
Mary Sergi Keefe ’62*
Eileen and Shaun Keefe*
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Camille Kelley ’15*
Helena and Gene Kelley
Grace Kelley ’18*
Lauren Kelley ’28
Catherine Kelliher
Cynthia Kelly ’71*
Kathleen Kelly ’03*
Patricia Murphy Kelly ’87*
Fran Kenney
Maryalice McCulloch Kenney ’70*
Melisa Kenslea Morley ’02
Maureen and William Kent
Maryellen and Gilbert Keteltas*
Peggy Keteltas ’84*
Amy (Ashur ’08) Kline and Family*
Morgan Koenig
Angela Krippendorf ’59 OSU*
Michelle Resha Kubat ’83*
Kathryn Foley Lally ’93
Carolyn Fossas LaQuaglia ’99
The Leary Family Trust
Roberta Leary*
Jean Wholley Lee ’98*
Susan Leist*
Angela and Bruce Lenehan
Sheila and Joseph Leonard*
Dana Lepper ’23*
Michelle and Andrew Lesiak
Tara and Robert Lightbody
Shelley Linso
Rachel Linso Metcalf ’03
Bruce Fallon-Long and Christopher Long
Isabel and Edward Lord
Jayne Losey
Helen Luccio*
Christina Luniewicz ’15*
Kathleen Lynch ’78
Jacqui and Paul Lynch
Alexandra Lyon
Cynthia Bucci Lyons ’77*
Kelly and Richard MacAulay*
Kathryn MacKenzie*
Regina MacLeod*
Molly Griffiths Maguire ’07*
Elizabeth Mahoney*
Casey Jordan and Nicholas Maloney
Parthena Sanxaridis-Mantis and John Mantis
June Martin*
Brooke Mascia
Isabella Matthews ’22
Joan Matulis
Michael Mayer
Natalie Mayo*
Cassandra and Jack Mazur
Eileen McAleer ’15
Deborah and Geoffrey McCarthy
Molly McDonald ’19
Mary McGonagle ’64
Carolyn McGrail ’16
Jennifer McGrail ’22
Natalie McGrail ’19
Tracy and Donal McGrath*
Janet (McDonald ’71) and Donald McIntosh
Casey McManus ’26*
Kathy Meade*
Dorothy Ronan Meneghin ’61
Nancy Merlino
Melanie Messina*
Jill and Eric Meyers*
Janet and Andrew Michienzi
Mikayla Michienzi ’12*
Maryann Giel-Moloney and James Moloney
Michelle and Luis Montalvo*
Christine (Brady ’95) and Matthew Morrow*
Susan Mosher ’76*
Ellen and Sean Moynihan*
Kathleen Mogavero Mullaney ’74*
Kim Munsey*
Marianne Malta Murphy ’64*
Barbara Griffin-Murphy and Paul Murphy*
Virginia Murray
Kathleen O’Connell Nardella ’83
Janet Nedder*
Katherine Nickley ’05
Eleanor O’Connell ’19
Bridget and John O’Connor
Lyla and John O’Connor
Michele Fava O’Connor ’64*
Mallory O’Dwyer ’12
Katherine O’Malley ’14*
Maureen O’Malley
Donna and John Otis*
Christina Schmergel Owens ’90*
Kimberly and Bradley Paster*
Caroline Paster ’21
Jennifer Payne ’72
Deirdre Christensen Pelrin ’04
Sandra and Luigi Petruzziello*
Thalia Falcone and David Pinelli
Ellen and William Porcaro
Barbara and Gerry Power*
Margaret Dauwer Powers ’75
Elizabeth Praught ’03
Sheila Mulholland Preece ’78*
Carol Murphy Purtell ’67
Yvonne Racine*
Patricia and Michael Renola
Lynne-Marie Reveliotis ’86
Nate Reynolds
Dana Bruce and Al Rimkus
Susan Robidoux
Kathryn Dunn Rogers ’68*
Alana Rose ’22*
Jenny and Robert Rowe
Lisa Rubini ’79*
Caroline Rufo
MaryAnn and Paul Rufo
Sally Ruscito*
Jean and John Ryan*
Madison Sanders ’19
Bonnie Schell
Judith Schwartz
David Shagoury*
Ann Marie Shalhoub ’83
Barbara Shanahan*
Katie Sheehan*
Theresa Sheehan
Emersyn Smart ’28
Waverly Smart ’23
Jeanne Primeau Smythe ’66
Jan Snyder*
Michaela Sorrento ’18
Kelly McCormack Spears ’04
Neve Stanziale
Nicola and John Stowell
Kaitlin Sullivan ’01*
Paula and Peter Sullivan
Tara Sullivan ’11*
Mary and Bill Supple
Carolyn Murphy Tallents ’04
Kathryn Gallagher Tarlin ’84
Sarah Taylor
Mary Beth Timilty
Jane and John Twiname
Maureen Tighe Twombly ’89
Caitlin Murphy Valair ’03
Catherine and Joseph Walsh*
Mary Beth and Otto Westenfield
Kathleen Keane ’89 and Colm Whelan*
Johanna Wilber ’12
Stephanie and Michael Wilkens
Women’s Community Committee, Inc.
Inga and Stephan Wronski*
Elizabeth Cogliano Young ’88
Katherine Ziska ’22*
Sara Zrike ’95*
Anonymous (2)
My Ursuline years are some of my most precious memories! Lauren St. John ’64
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The following alumnae supported Ursuline Academy with a gift to the Fund for Ursuline, a scholarship, or an event during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Serviam Society donors are noted in bold.
Boston Alumnae
Carole Buttner Maloof ’50
Marilyn Galvin Redmond ’50
Maureen Murphy Wilkens ’52
Anonymous ’53 (1)
Betty Leary Horrigan ’54
Carolyn Ware ’54
Martha Callahan Flinter ’56
Sr. Anne Ferrucci ’57, O.T. Carm.
Linda Gray MacKay ’57
Maureen Corkery Abate ’58
Jeanne Cronin ’59
Sr. Angela Krippendorf ’59 OSU
Paula Winn Loynd ’59
Springfield Alumnae
Margo Checrallah
Linnea Safstrom Payne ’61
Marianne Bowler ’63
1960s
Margaret Sheehan Callahan ’60
Agnes Lawlor Farrell ’61
Jane King ’61
Denise Burke Marchand ’61
Dorothy Ronan Meneghin ’’61
Mary Costello Pasciucco ’61
Janice Ryan Barrett ’62
Elizabeth Costello Burke ’62
Eileen Ahearn Connors ’62
Mary Sergi Keefe ’62
Kathleen Regan MacIvor ’62
Mary Hughes McCarthy ’62
Inez Walsh Moore ’62 (deceased)
Marie Megna Schlegel ’62
Margaret Gorse Sullivan ’62
Patricia Grant Tocci ’62
Catherine Crowley Toomey ’62
Anonymous ’62 (1)
Jan Geishecker Browne ’63
Jeanne Supple Cavanaugh ’63
Luisa Tosi Claeys ’63
Karen Faulkner ’63
Audrey Gaquin Buck ’63
Anne Marie Duggan Gean ’63
Denise Divver Johnson ’63
Mary Ellen Haley O’Dea ’63
Helen Lynch Reynolds ’63
Margaret Lannon Thorne ’63
Ann McDonald Cronin ’64
Alice Casey Dilis ’64
Constance Horgan ’64
Maureen Mellett Humin ’64
Mary McGonagle ’64
Corinne Creedon Monahan ’64
Marianne Malta Murphy ’64
Michele Fava O’Connor ’64
Ellen O’Brien Perfetti ’64
Mary Creeden Risio ’64
Lauren St. John ’64
Maura Higgins Welch ’64
Anonymous ’64 (1)
Barbara Gaquin Brandt ’65
Janet Comiskey Giannini ’65
Ann Boyle Cussen ’65
Maureen O’Keefe Doran ’65
Cathy O’Gorman Fagone ’65
Mary Kenney Harrington ’65
Mary Pat Ryan Joy ’65
Naomi Lockwood ’65
Marilyn Lanza Maguire ’65
Margaret Maguire Rodgers ’65
Susan Dowling Stewart ’65
Joan Kelly Tuttle ’65
Claire Hart Bradley ’66
Patricia Cloonan ’66
Judith White Costello ’66
Elinor Ryan Devlin ’66
Christina Dymek-Thompson ’66
Linda Grasso ’66
Barbara Coveney Harkins ’66
Margaret Mayers ’66
Maureen Newman ’66
Gail Reid ’66
Jeanne Primeau Smythe ’66
Virginia Morse Boyle ’67
Kerry Costello ’67
Helena Thomas Effgen ’67
Carolyn Hurley Evans ’67
Carol Luccio Farwell ’67
Marianne Hickey ’67
Margaret Kenney ’67
Mary Driscoll Logan ’67
Elizabeth Lordan May ’67
Carol Murphy Purtell ’67
Michele Sullivan ’67
Carol Hickey Cunningham ’68
Janis Duane Demambro ’68
Catherine Hinkley Dugan ’68
Cheryl Sullivan Flaman ’68 (deceased)
Deborah Geary Glennon ’68
Amelia Nore Horgan ’68
Rita Kelly-Doughtie ’68
Karen Bishop Lenahan ’68
Eileen Reynolds Lindburg ’68
Kristine Moroz Nazzaro ’68
Christina Stenholm O’Leary ’68
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
Kathryn Dunn Rogers ’68
Peg Vanderwal Rollins ’68
Janet Andersen Trocchio ’68
Claire Monahan Ciampa ’69
Maureen Connolly ’69
Michele Hussey ’69
Anne Maguire Hynes ’69
Jean Lazzaro Lodge ’69
Maureen Cullen Mellen ’69
Helen Gaquin Niedermeier ’69
Joanne O’Donnell Spillane ’69
1970s
Barbara Healey ’70
Ellen Fagone Huntley ’70
Joann Spellman Kenney ’70
Maryalice McCulloch Kenney ’70
Marion Sullivan Sullivan ’70
Mary Griffin Brennan ’71
Joanne Delaney Burke ’71
Colette Flaherty Zeman ’71
Mary Ellen Grealy ’71
Sally Seufert Holmes ’71
Cynthia Kelly ’71
Sarah Lannon Malneritch ’71
Janet McDonald McIntosh ’71
Alexandra Carr Baker ’72
Joanne Fitzsimmons ’72
Jayne Graham Hayes ’72
Joan Mathews Iani ’72
Cynthia Iris ’72
Regina Londergan-Paul ’72
Thea Fabio Merrill ’72
Mary Stevens Moran ’72
Jennifer Payne ’72
Kathleen Ashe Price ’72
Rosanne Sundstrom ’72
Angela Bardawil ’73
Anne Shannon Brazel ’73
Nancy Divver Carlson ’73
Ellen Dauwer ’73, S.C.
Nancy Sullivan Flint ’73
Andrea Howley ’73
Mary-Louise Kehoe ’73
Dorothy Leon ’73
Patricia Fogarty Lovering ’73
Marian Abbate MacDonnell ’73
Elizabeth Trayers Manning ’73
Susan Van Gemert Pinto ’73
Susan Leonard Repetti ’73
Marie Reynolds ’73
Barbara Roche Rico ’73
Kathleen Barrett Sherry ’73
Mimi Sundstrom ’73
Nancy Dowd Thompson ’73
Norah Cantwell Blaney ’74
Laura Kelly Killian ’74
Kathleen Mogavero Mullaney ’74
Katharine O’Meara ’74
Janet Nagle Polo ’74
Theresa Goularte Taylor ’74
Margaret Dauwer Powers ’75
Teresa Walsh ’75
Diana Bradley ’76
Marie Buckley ’76
Maggie Freeman Burns ’76
Mary Walsh Chin ’76
Mary Kelley Donovan ’76
Debra Walsh Hartigan ’76
Elizabeth McManus Howard ’76
Nancy Devine McLaughlin ’76
Susan Mosher ’76
Carolyn Hopewood Carroll ’77
Sheila Gilbert Chase ’77
Elizabeth Claus ’77
Patricia Foley Cummins ’77
Mary Beth Keane Doherty ’77
Marie Harrigan Lennon ’77
Kate Nolan Levesque ’77
Cynthia Bucci Lyons ’77
Kathleen Lynch Moncata ’77
Rosemary Flynn O’Koren ’77
Maureen Ryan Palermo ’77
Charlene Naymie Pastore ’77
Frances Simeone ’77
Lee Anne Murphy Beausang ’78
Elaine Buckley ’78
My time at Ursuline gave me a good grounding in science which contributed to my success as a chemical engineer and introduced me to opera which has given me great enjoyment.
Margaret Mayers ’66
Theresa Callahan Casey ’78
Patricia Bulger Dahlgren ’78
Eileen Determan Doherty ’78
Deborah Henry ’78
Kathleen Grenier Johnson ’78
Ruth Cantwell Keeley ’78
Frances Kelley ’78
Mary Connolly Luniewicz ’78
Kathleen Lynch ’78
Madeleine Walsh McGuire ’78
Sarah Newman O’Donnell ’78
Marie Meier Popkin ’78
Sheila Mulholland Preece ’78
Margaret Campbell Priestley ’78
Lisa Barbieri Quinn ’78
Regina Sullivan ’78
Maura Fagan Braslins ’79
Mary Peters Braun ’79
Ellen Geminiani ’79
Mary Mullen ’79
Lisa Rubini ’79
1980s
Mary Feely Moriarty ’80
Carolyn Crowley Ng ’80
Teresa Bowermaster O’Connell ’80
Maureen Crehan Whelan ’80
Suzanne Ferguson Burkhardt ’81
Juliet D’Andrea Fischmann ’81
Mary Pat Morris Hawkins ’81
Catherine Kilroy ’81
Mary-Jeanne O’Connor Manning ’81
Mary Elleen Noonan Patton ’81
Lisa Sabino Piccolo ’81
Mary Beth Murphy Roche ’81
Deirdre Fahey Sonntag ’81
Mary Lou Burke Afonso ’82
In Memory of Margo Lita Merchant ’64
1946 - 2023
For decades, Margo Lita Merchant from the Class of 1964 had been a loyal donor to Ursuline Academy. She often included a note with her gift. One of her most recent messages read, “My years at Ursuline instilled in me a strong work ethic and the fortitude and strength to know I could achieve my dreams with faith and diligence.”
After Ursuline, Margo Lita studied at Endicott College, had a successful career as comptroller at RJ Reynolds, and then worked her way up the ladder at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Atlanta, from which she eventually retired at the age of 70. In her retirement years, she lived on Hilton Head Island where she enjoyed watching the dolphins.
With Margo Lita’s passing on September 3, 2023, the world lost a beautiful soul. In gratitude for the “wonderful education [she] received at Ursuline and the gift of faith,” Margo Lita remembered her high school in her estate plans, leaving a gift to Ursuline upon her passing.
We give thanks to Margo Lita, and share her love for Ursuline and the Sisters who gave her so much.
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Kimberly Ligor Crocker Crowther ’82
Mary Jo Gorman Keaney ’82
Mary Beth Hunt McMahon ’82
Meg O’Brien Millar ’82
Mary Murphy ’82
Jennifer Reilly McLaughlin ’82
Lori-Ann Broderick Satran ’82
Laura St. Germain Adamczyk ’83
Jane Feely-Marinella ’83
Carol DeVirgilio Hurley ’83
Michelle Resha Kubat ’83
Susan Looney ’83
Patricia Loughman-West ’83
Donna Hamilton McDonough ’83
Mary Kenney Monagle ’83
Kathleen O’Connell Nardella ’83
Lisa O’Brien ’83
Ann Marie Shalhoub ’83
Barbara Ann Brissette Thav ’83
Joanne Vacirca ’83
Lisa Sullivan Wright ’83
Marjorie Hennigan Alutto ’84
Mary Meade Ambrefe ’84
Claire Emery Cobb ’84
Lori Barbato Glover ’84
Peggy Keteltas ’84
Karen Anastasia Murphy ’84
Kathryn Gallagher Tarlin ’84
Amy Mahoney Rockett ’84
Kathryn Fitzgerald ’85
Megan Golden Hobson ’85
Suellen Walsh ’85
Siobhan McGill Abell ’86
Lisa Bruno ’86
Lisa Mathis Castellano ’86
Wendy Graham Coco ’86
Constance Feely Giguere ’86
Eve Kelley ’86
Marianne LeBlanc ’86
Lynne-Marie Reveliotis ’86
Nancy Sinclair ’86
Kerry Fitzwilliam Brosnihan ’87
Kelly Muschiano Connolly ’87
Lisa Civitarese Corrigan ’87
Mary Didiuk ’87
Jennifer Hogan Guinee ’87
Nancy Jeffery Harrison ’87
Jean Kelley Jarvis ’87
Patricia Murphy Kelly ’87
Lynn Valzania Kenney ’87
Linda McIntosh Agri ’87
Kathleen Buckley McMorrow ’87
Eileen Whyte O’Holleran ’87
Sarah Abbott ’88
Judith Walsh Batchelder ’88
Elaine DeVirgilio Burke ’88
Eileen Walsh Gillis ’88
Sandra Mancini Howe ’88
Alexandra Maggioni ’88
Heather DiMarino Mahoney ’88
Kerry Gilligan Nero ’88
Lisa Miller O’Connor ’88
Nadine Fitzwilliam Steffan ’88
Elizabeth Cogliano Young ’88
Thomasin Doherty ’89
Cara Gould ’89
Kathleen Keane ’89
Kathleen Maddox Kelly ’89
Meredith Putnam Lepper ’89
Susan Olsen ’89
Gretchen Putnam ’89
Jean Zmijewski Taddeo ’89
Maureen Tighe Twombly ’89
1990s
Catherine Lane Arriola ’90
Lora Gioioso Crouch ’90
Melissa Merchant Kirk ’90
Mary Elizabeth Kelly Maye ’90
Christina Schmergel Owens ’90
Carolyn Thorne ’90
Anonymous ’90 (1)
Kerry Cashman ’91
Nicole Bartlett David ’91
Andrea Cronin Flaherty ’91
Bridget Keane ’91
Heather Malneritch Kollath ’92
Cara Weddleton Nicholson ’92
Melissa Welch ’92
Kathryn Foley Lally ’93
Elaine Pagliarulo ’93
Maribeth Burnham Bluyus ’94
Laura Bognanno-Pryor ’94
Jaime Chase ’94
Mary Beth Fitzgerald ’94
Shannon Flynn FitzGerald ’94
Cynthia Goode ’94
Tonia Siniscalco Reilly ’94
Mary-Kate Tracy-Robidoux ’94
Anonymous ’94 (1)
Christine Brady Morrow ’95
Heather Schmitt Smart ’95
Elizabeth Hern Thomison ’95
Sara Zrike ’95
Nicole Bourassa Bacigalupo ’96
Michelle Keefe ’96
Kate Robertson McKiernan ’96
Meghan Kavanaugh Rich ’96
Nicole Aubuchon ’97
Elizabeth Dunlavey Cashman ’97
If you’ve remembered Ursuline Academy in your estate plans, we’d love to know! Or, if you have questions about the various ways you can leave a legacy, please call Joe Ziska at 781-493-7711 or visit plannedgiving.ursulineacademy.net.
Shannon O’Brien Cohen ’97
Katie McAnulty Hegarty ’97
Katelyn Hunt ’97
Jennifer Gorman Memmott ’97
Elizabeth Pasciucco Mingle ’97
Meghan Altman Stoll ’97
Elizabeth Balanda Baldwin ’98
Catherine Black ’98
Amy Bourji-Nassar ’98
Julie Ciollo ’98
Rachel DeLorie Galdones ’98
Lisa Coughlin Higgins ’98
Mary Lydon Hofmann ’98
Jean Wholley Lee ’98
Deirdre Kirby Lydon ’98
Kristie Banks McManus ’98
Susan Paolini-Sarao ’98
Tracy DeNapoli Seneschal ’98
Sarah Furgason Shane ’98
Amanda Wall ’98
Kathleen Burke ’99
Jennifer Drury Chekijian ’99
Dorothy Clark Comella ’99
Colleen O’Connor Dresser ’99
Carolyn Fossas LaQuaglia ’99
Janet Loftus ’99
Allison Matthews Schmitt ’99
Kathleen Hegarty Palenscar ’99
2000s
Kaitlin Sullivan ’01
Meredith Sweeney ’01
Jennifer Coliflores ’02
Elizabeth Sheehan Collins ’02
Marianne Tierney FitzGerald ’02
Carolyn Hern Hickey ’02
Kathleen Giordano Holtz ’02
Sarah Rotiroti Joyce ’02
Melisa Kenslea Morley ’02
Lindsay Dewan Pazdan ’02
Noelle Rushton Wilson ’02
Anastasia Binieris Athanasiou ’03
Jennifer Bowen Steadman ’03
Amy Stachowski Bulger ’03
Kara McGann Cafasso ’03
Megan O’Connor Callinan ’03
Erin O’Connor Candeloro ’03
Emily Doran ’03
Krista Iannoni Easterly ’03
Stephanie Sawicki Ferraro ’03
Ashley Gaudette ’03
Erin Reilly Giedt ’03
Allison Hynes ’03
Kathleen Kelly ’03
Rachel Linso Metcalf ’03
Susan Groden McDonald ’03
Elizabeth Praught ’03
Jill Reilly ’03
Stephanie Talutis ’03
Caitlin Murphy Valair ’03
Felicia Carey ’04
Marie Lucci Clouqueur ’04
Kristin DiCenso ’04
Stacie Manning ’04
Sarah Hart McLaughlin ’04
Kelly Reynolds Miller ’04
Deirdre Christensen Pelrin ’04
Kara Hadge Prone ’04
Sarah Smith ’04
Kelly McCormack Spears ’04
Carolyn Murphy Tallents ’04
Julia Tarnell ’04
Lindsey Conlin ’05
Maura Lydon Fitzgerald ’05
Julie Griffin-Carty ’05
Catherine Hsieh ’05
Elizabeth Montgomery Jensen ’05
Caitlin Perry Moczula ’05
Katherine Nickley ’05
Elizabeth Rogers ’05
Nicole Norton Vermillion ’05
Marissa Bragdon ’06
Erin Flaherty Dacy ’06
Linda Donoghue ’06
Kathleen Reynolds Fletcher ’06
Kara Kinosian Floyd ’06
Alicia Forte ’06
Lauren Trethewey Grealish ’06
Elizabeth Farley Harrington ’06
Jaclyn Hourihan ’06
Kate Morse King ’06
Samantha Sharkey Martell ’06
Lindsey McDermott ’06
Diana Gulew O’Leary ’06
Mary Eileen Sullivan Spano ’06
Ellen Lohan Bridgman ’07
Carolyn Henry Cippola ’07
Molly Griffiths Maguire ’07
Kelsey Walsh ’07
Caitlin Burchill ’08
Christina Burke Culgin ’08
Catherine Howard Heider ’08
Amy Ashur Kline ’08
Sheila Keefe Lamb ’08
Taylor Raftery Murray ’08
Christine Warner ’08
Courtney Deban ’09
Megan Quinn ’09
2010s
Mary Kate Harrington Adams ’10
Leighann Conlin ’10
Kathleen McNally ’10
Nora Kate O’Brien ’10
Jamie O’Sullivan ’10
Chloe Potash ’10
Michaela Pastore Rothmann ’10
Rosie Henry Silva ’10
Nicaela Chinnaswamy ’11
Jill Hirschfeld Forte ’11
Shea Hestmark ’11
Jillian Lawler ’11
Tara Sullivan ’11
Anonymous ’11 (1)
Alexandra Hinrichs ’12
Bernadette Howard ’12
Mary Joseph ’12
Stephanie Klaubert ’12
Emma Lugten ’12
Chanel Mazzone ’12
Mikayla Michienzi ’12
Mallory O’Dwyer ’12
Katelyn Sheehan ’12
Caitlin Trethewey ’12
Johanna Wilber ’12
Laura Borodic ’13
Lauren Crispi ’14
Lauren Ollerhead Fries ’14
Lindsay Gioioso ’14
Lisa Marie Luciano ’14
Katherine O’Malley ’14
Kayla Anderson ’15
Abigail Black ’15
Kaitlin Brecht ’15
Katherine Cavanaugh ’15
Michaela Chipman ’15
Camille Kelley ’15
Christina Luniewicz ’15
Katherine Lynch ’15
Eileen McAleer ’15
Maeve O’Sullivan ’15
Briana DiNicola ’16
Makenzie Donahue ’16
Allison Dow ’16
Ashley Gioioso ’16
Lilly Higgins ’16
Carolyn McGrail ’16
Taylor Mullen ’16
Maggie Chipman ’17
Claire Gormley ’17
Ashleigh Marini ’17
Ashley Mullen ’17
Avery Ambrefe ’18
Nina Calderone ’18
Julianne Chirokas ’18
Kiara Cronin ’18
Gabriella DiMartino ’18
Jessica Dow ’18
Julia Fraone ’18
Kathleen Furey ’18
Olivia Hanna ’18
Grace Kelley ’18
Emily Lewis ’18
Michaela Sorrento ’18
Stephanie Wehbe ’18
Hope Alto ’19
Rosemary Gellene ’19
Elizabeth Gormley ’19
Molly McDonald ’19
Natalie McGrail ’19
Eleanor O’Connell ’19
Madison Sanders ’19
Anonymous ’19 (1)
2020s
Catherine Tracy ’20
Gracey Gioioso ’21
Meghan Hobbs ’21
Alexandra O’Neil ’21
Caroline Paster ’21
Maureen Fox ’22
Isabella Matthews ’22
Jennifer McGrail ’22
Alana Rose ’22
Reagan Viens ’22
Katherine Ziska ’22
Anna Brown ’23
Dana Lepper ’23
Mary Powers ’23
Waverly Smart ’23
Ursuline has had a tremendous impact on my life, and I am thankful every day for the education I received at UA. The school and my students continue to inspire me to be a better person and educator. Ursuline is truly a special community!
Elizabeth Montgomery Jensen ’05
Directed Giving
Academic Resource Center
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Mary and Douglas Mandel
Donna Morrison
Angela Hall Lighting
Ann and Bruce Buccelli
Kara and Richard Clark
Suzanne and Christopher Englert
Catherine Howard Heider ’08
Megan Golden Hobson ’85
Mary Jo (Gorman ’82) and Paul Keaney
Wendy and Sean Lynch
Carole Buttner Maloof ’50
Stacie Manning ’04
Allison Matthews Schmitt ’99
Kathleen and J.R. McDonald
Donna Morrison
Kathleen and Peter Powers
Michaela Sorrento ’18
Lauren St. John ’64
Margaret Lannon Thorne ’63
Catherine Tracy ’20
Julia and Patrick Tracy
Carolyn Thorne ’90 and Joseph Ziska
Anonymous (1)
Arts
Sheilah and Kevin Barley
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Mary and Anthony Rowan
Katie Sheehan
Katherine Ziska ’22
Athletics
Mary Lou (Burke) ’82 and Paul Afonso
American Online Giving Foundation
Deborah Banks
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Margaret and Richard Bernazzani
Andrea Boudreau ’91
Caitlin Burchill ’08
Gale Burns
Luisa Tosi Claeys ’63
Kate and Jack Cochrane
Dorothy (Clark ’99) and J.P. Comella
Leighann Conlin ’10
Lindsey Conlin ’05
Susan Coppola
Carmine Dellemonache
Elinor Ryan Devlin ’66
Alicia Forte ’06
Lauren Ollerhead Fries ’14
Gale Galante
Lindsay Gioioso ’14
Elizabeth Gormley ’19
Adrienne and Timothy Greene
Jennifer Hogan Guinee ’87
Patricia and Thomas Harnan
Judi and Tom Healy
Robert Hickox
Elizabeth Higgins
Karen Hurley
Catherine Kamara
Elise Kaplan
Joann (Spellman ’70) and Martin Kenney
Christina and Jonathan Lang
Jillian Lawler ’11
Roberta Leary
Christina Luniewicz ’15
Michelle and Jay Maheu
Casey Jordan and Nicholas Maloney
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Jenifer and Arthur McNulty
Anne Donahue and Greg Meurer
Rosemary and Alessandro Morteo
Virginia Mucciaccio (deceased)
Madelyn Murphy
Claire Nauta
Janet Nagle Polo ’74
Bonnie Schell
Emersyn Smart ’28
Waverly Smart ’23
Paula and Peter Sullivan
Nancy and Peter True
Catherine and Joseph Walsh
Campus Ministry
Kerry Cashman ’91
Margo Checrallah
Judith White Costello ’66
Ann Boyle Cussen ’65
Katie and Mike Donnino
Sheila and Steven Farley
Elaine and John Fazekas
Marianne Tierney FitzGerald ’02
Marie and Anthony Fox
Kathleen Furey ’18
Lawrence Furey
Liza Iolli
Eve Kelley ’86
Mary McGonagle ’64
Kathleen Lynch Moncata ’77
Donna Morrison
Janet Nagle Polo ’74
Mary and Nicholas Stefanidakis
Faculty/Staff
Lauren St. John ’64
Scholarships
Janice Ryan Barrett ’62
Maura Fagan Braslins ’79
Sheila Chervenak
Joan and William Dewan
Christina Dymek-Thompson ’66
Karen and Brandon Fagan
Marie and Steven Giordano
Mary Ellen Grealy ’71
Phyllis Hayes
Kathryn Foley Lally ’93
Maureen Cullen Mellen ’69
Dorothy Ronan Meneghin ’61
Kathleen Nini
Bridget and John O’Connor
Barbara Roche Rico ’73
Michele Sullivan ’67
Barbara Ann Brissette Thav ’83
Maureen Crehan Whelan ’80
Anonymous (1)
Science/Technology
Pamela and Justin Ahmad
Alexandra (Carr ’72) and Walter Baker
Courtney and Michael Bernazzani
Laura Borodic ’13
Jeanne Supple Cavanaugh ’63
Pamela and John Connor
Jacqueline and David Crooks
Christina Burke Culgin ’08
Kellynd and Keith Graham
Debra Walsh Hartigan ’76
Kristin and Patrick Helm
Michele Hussey ’69
Stephanie (Purner ’98) and Brian Kiefer
Lisa Marie Luciano ’14
Donna Morrison
Mimi Sundstrom ’73
Stephanie Talutis ’03
Diane and Stephen Talutis
Amy and John Weddleton
Tuition Assistance
Avery Ambrefe ’18
Mary Meade Ambrefe ’84
Nicole (Bourassa ’96) and Paul Bacigalupo
Alexandra (Carr ’72) and Walter Baker
Elephteria Boutalis
Marianne Bowler ’63
Claire Hart Bradley ’66
Marissa Bragdon ’06
Phoebe and Robert Bustamante
Kara McGann Cafasso ’03
Carolyn Hopewood Carroll ’77
Elizabeth Dunlavey Cashman ’97
Jaime Chase ’94
Jennifer Drury Chekijian ’99
Michaela Chipman ’15
Ann Donovan and Peter Christensen
Claire Monahan Ciampa ’69
Jean Clancy
Jennifer Coliflores ’02
Kelly Muschiano Connolly ’87
Maureen Connolly ’69
Cathy and Scott Coutts
Ann Boyle Cussen ’65
Kara and Brian Danz
Kristin DiCenso ’04
Jan Dillon
Linda Donoghue ’06
Mary Kelley Donovan ’76
Allison Dow ’16
Agnes Lawlor Farrell ’61
Carol Luccio Farwell ’67
Karen Faulkner ’63
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Juliet D’Andrea Fischmann ’81
James Fitzgerald
Kathryn Fitzgerald ’85
Shannon Flynn FitzGerald ’94
Kara Kinosian Floyd ’06
Mary and Michael Ganley
Julie Muse-Fisher and David Giordano
Cynthia Goode ’94
Claire Gormley ’17
Katherine and Thomas Gormley
Barbara Coveney Harkins ’66
Marianne Hickey ’67
Diane and James Holland
Lisa and Warren Hoppie
Bernadette Howard ’12
Ellen Fagone Huntley ’70
Clare and Jim Keefe
Ruth Cantwell Keeley ’78
Ann Kelly
Lynn Valzania Kenney ’87
Catherine Kilroy ’81
Kathryn Foley Lally ’93
Tara and Robert Lightbody
Rachel Linso Metcalf ’03
Mary Driscoll Logan ’67
Regina Londergan-Paul ’72
Bruce Fallon-Long and Christopher Long
Dede and Matt Long
Jayne Losey
Norma Lucero
Regina MacLeod
Margaret and John Maziarz
Molly McDonald ’19
Carolyn McGrail ’16
Christine and James McGrail
Jennifer McGrail ’22
Natalie McGrail ’19
Nancy (Devine ’76) and Kevin McLaughlin
Sarah Hart McLaughlin ’04
Kelly Reynolds Miller ’04
Mary Kenney Monagle ’83
Mary Feely Moriarty ’80
Mallory O’Dwyer ’12
Katharine O’Meara ’74
Melissa and Peter O’Toole
Point32Health
Janet Nagle Polo ’74
Margaret Dauwer Powers ’75
Philip and Louise Ramsay
Barbara Roche Rico ’73
Jean and John Roche
Carol and David Ryan
Kara Salvadore
Michelle and Marc Sanders
Kathleen and Paul Scapicchio
Marie Megna Schlegel ’62
Josephine Shea
Kelly McCormack Spears ’04
Joanne O’Donnell Spillane ’69
Michelle and James Steinkrauss
Michele Sullivan ’67
Carolyn Murphy Tallents ’04
Barbara Ann Brissette Thav ’83
Kathryn Gallagher Tarlin ’84
Patricia Grant Tocci ’62
Julia and Patrick Tracy
The Viens Family
Johanna Wilber ’12
Anonymous ’94
Student Spotlight
Carly Tarantola ’26
Carly Tarantola ’26, captain of Ursuline’s Varsity volleyball team, spent the hot summer months cooped up and recovering from back surgery. However, she was far from bored. Carly kept herself busy by diligently working on bringing her social injustice project to life.
During her sophomore year, Carly researched period poverty in theology class for her final injustice project. “I remember how nervous I was to ask for products when I was younger,” Carly explains. Aware that while most females experience periods, accessibility often varies, Carly was determined to make a difference.
Carly got to work with one main goal in mind: free and accessible period products in all UA bathrooms. She turned to her mentors and peers for help. With a clear vision in mind, Carly created a new club, the Women’s Health Club, and with staff and faculty support, as well as parent guild donations, Carly and the members of the Women’s Health Club are now able to replenish the bathroom baskets with feminine products as needed.
In its first year running, Carly has hopes to expand the club’s efforts beyond Lowder Street. Carly aspires to hold menstrual product drives within the community and donate the items to women’s shelters, in addition to spreading awareness about period poverty and normalizing conversations about menstruation.
With a fully recovered back and a successful new club launching, Carly was thrilled to get back on the volleyball court this fall. While she missed life on the court, the court also missed her; in 2023, Carly qualified for the Massachusetts Volleyball Coaches Association’s All-State Volleyball Team.
It’s safe to say that Carly’s passions both on the court and through her service work shine.
Faculty & Staff Giving
Paul Bimmler
MaryKate Boggan
Ann Buccelli
Vicky Thaler Cabot
Beth Choiniere
Susan Curlett
Jennifer Foster
Kathleen Furey
Linda Galasso
Mary-Ellen Gioioso
Susan Glancy
Kate Gormley
Kellynd Graham
Lisa Graves
Victor Greene
Maureen Greenwood
Emily Hewitt
Liz Jensen
Abby Johnson
Jessie Jones
Susan Leist
Meredith Lepper
Kate Levesque
Shelley Linso
Jayne Losey
Leigh Ann Luetzen
Alexandra Lyon
Kathryn MacKenzie
Regina MacLeod
Elizabeth Mahoney
Elizabeth Mathew
Michael Mayer
Natalie Mayo
Molly McDonald
Jerry McManus
Kathy Meade
Phyllis Morrison
Kim Munsey
Elizabeth Murphy
Matt Murphy
Michael O’Connor
Susan Petrone
Lynne Petti
Yvonne Racine
Janet Reynolds
Melissa Richard
Caroline Rufo
Terri Schneider
Roseanne Shannon
Katie Sheehan
Heather Smart
Cathy Solomon
Ed Spadoni
Sarah Taylor
Mary-Kate Tracy-Robidoux
Alec Ward
Joseph Ziska
Matching Gift Companies
Arbella Insurance Foundation, Inc.
AstraZeneca
Bank of America
Charities Aid Foundation America
Comcast
Constellation Energy Generation LLC
CVS Corporation
Ernst & Young Foundation
Eversource
FM Global Foundation
GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
Gifts in Kind
Marcell and Raj Bhangoo
Blue Hills Country Club
Boston Calling Music Festival
Boston Red Sox
Clean And Safe, Inc.
CycleBar Wellesley
Kathleen and Andrew Driscoll
Dune Jewelry
Elk’s Lodge #10
Raquel and Dario Fauza
Four Points at Sheraton
Global Atlantic Financial Group
Google, Inc.
The Hartford Financial Services Group
Marsh McLennan
Mazars USA
Merrill Lynch/Bank of America
MFS Investment Management
The N&D Group
National Grid
Otis Elevator, Inc.
Point32Health
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Raytheon Corporation
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Salesforce.com, Inc.
Service Now
Starbucks Corporation
State Street Foundation, Inc.
Sun Life Financial
Blackbaud Charitable Giving Foundation
The Walt Disney Company
Wellington Management Company, LLP
Casey and Kevin Friedman
Lisa and Jeff Gaulin
Peggy and Joseph Gilmore
Eve Kelley ’86
Kendra Scott Jewelry
Christina and Jonathan Lang
Let’s Roam LLC
Deirdre (Kirby ’98) and Matthew Lydon
Sarah Lannon Malneritch ’71
Amy and Keith Marjani
Moderna
Colleen Conners Peters ’95
Simon & Sons
Skinscapes Wellesley
MaryAnn and Peter Sullivan
TD Banknorth Garden Charities
Top It Off Accessories
Tree Top Adventures
Ursuline Academy Athletics Department
Ursuline Academy Parents
Whale Tail Weaving
Scholarships & Named Funds
The following scholarships and funds have been generously supported by the individuals and organizations listed below each fund name.
Anthony L. Anderson Scholarship
Cynthia Rice Levine
Boston Alumnae Award
Anonymous ’53
CSF Scholar Award
The Catholic Schools Foundation
Cheryl Jean Eakin Scholarship
Lorraine and Randall Eakin
Constance Lynch Feely Award
Paul Driscoll
Stacie and R. John Feely
Jane Feely-Marinella ’83
Gib Gailius
Constance Feely Giguere ’86
Mary Feely Moriarty ’80
United Way of Rhode Island
Taylor Manning Remembrance
Class of 2017 Scholarship Fund
Ashleigh Marini ’17
Ashley Mullen ’17
Taylor Mullen ’16
Needham Bank Scholarship
Needham Bank
Palermo Family Scholarship
Maureen Ryan Palermo ’77
Sullivan Leadership Development Fund
Regina Sullivan ’78
Sister Mercedes Videira Scholarship
Barbara and Frederick Horgan
Elizabeth (McManus ’76) and John Howard
Donna and Michael O’Connor
In Memory Of
Gifts to Ursuline Academy were received in loving memory of the following individuals.
Anthony L. Anderson
Cynthia Rice Levine
Sr. Nesta Beaudoin OSU
Ann and Bruce Buccelli
Margo Checrallah
Sr. Pauline Belanger OSU
Ann and Bruce Buccelli
Carol Tomase
Sr. Ursula Binnette OSU
Laura St. Germain Adamczyk ’83
Felicia Carey ’04
Kathryn Dunn Rogers ’68
Sr. Rita Bourassa OSU
Ellen Fagone Huntley ’70
Marguerite and Philip Boyle
Ann Boyle Cussen ’65
Eileen and Peter Bradley
Diana Bradley ’76
Anita Brefini
Felicia Carey ’04
Karen Bunszel ’69
Kathryn Dunn Rogers ’68
John Burns
Elaine and John Curran
Donna Boudreau Carpenter ’69
Robert Carpenter
Scott Cartwright
Kathleen Cartwright
Peg and John Cloonan
Patricia Cloonan ’66
Ann Coakley
Donna Morrison
Carol Tomase
Donna Collins ’62
Marie Megna Schlegel ’62
Mary Lou Thompson Cordeiro ’74
Katharine O’Meara ’74
Doris and Joseph Creedon
Corinne Creedon Monahan ’64
M. Patricia Leary Dowling ’52
Cindy and Ronald Harrington
Helen and Verner Edwards
Dede and Matt Long
Constance Feely
Paul Driscoll
Stacie and R. John Feely
Constance Feely Giguere ’86
Jane Feely-Marinella ’83
Mary Feely Moriarty ’80
Sheila Becker Gailius
Gib Gailius
Sr. Martha Gleason ’54 OSU
Joanne Delaney Burke ’71
Claire Monahan Ciampa ’69
Ellen Fagone Huntley ’70
Anonymous ’53 (1)
Mary Jane Liddell Gould ’62
Eileen Ahearn Connors ’62
Anonymous ’62 (1)
Theresa Haugh
Eileen and James Cataldo
Sr. Agnes Hoye OSU
Kathryn Dunn Rogers ’68
Thomas Hynes
Anne Maguire Hynes ’69
Sr. Catherine M. Jordan OSU
Margaret Mayers ’66
Loretta and Ed Kelley
Eve Kelley ’86
Marjorie and William Kelley
Mary Kelley Donovan ’76
Mary M. Kelly
Mary Elizabeth Kelly Maye ’90
Sr. Claveria Laflamme OSU
Kathryn Dunn Rogers ’68
Francine Lahey
Felicia Carey ’04
Mary and Robert Lazzaro
Jean Lazzaro Lodge ’69
Eleanor Hourihan Letourneau ’68
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
Kathryn Dunn Rogers ’68
Edward “Happy” Londergan
Regina Londergan-Paul ’72
Mary Luke
Jennifer Tahiraj-Doherty
Taylor Manning ’17
Ashleigh Marini ’17
Ashley Mullen ’17
Taylor Mullen ’16
Rita J. Mathews
Joan Mathews Iani ’72
Martha McCann
Felicia Carey ’04
Kathleen McGillycuddy
Marie Harrigan Lennon ’77
Alicen McGowan ’65
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Sasha Gerritson
Elizabeth (McManus ’76) and John Howard
Dorothy McNamara
Lois and John Walsh
St. Angela Merici
Donna Morrison
Inez Walsh Moore ’62
Marion and Joe Armstrong
Janice Ryan Barrett ’62
Carol and Frank Bergin
Kate Corbett Brady
Jill and Nate Brahm
Brandel-Stephens & Co.
Rosemary and Ted Brown
Elizabeth Burgund
Eileen Burke
Elizabeth Costello Burke ’62
Michele Chabot
Gerald Connolly
Lisa and Brian Connors
Eileen Ahearn Connors ’62
Susan Coppola
Barbara and Robert Creeden
Frank, John, and Robert Creeden
Ginny and Bob Crowley and Danna Crowley
Mary Cunniff
Katie and Michael Curry
Toni and Brian Curry and Family
Mary Lu and Bill Daly
Jean Arnone D’Ambrose
Myron Edelman
Mary Patricia Egan
Caryn and Gordon Farrell
Alison Foley
The Early Childhood Team WHPS
Susan Gentile
Katherine and Thomas Gormley
Cara Gould ’89
Cindy and Ronald Harrington
Paulette Hart
Hatherly Golf Club, Inc.
Marie and John Hennessy
Catherine Higgins
Lilly Higgins ’16
Linda and John Higgins
Elizabeth (McManus ’76) and John Howard
Mary Pat Ryan Joy ’65
Shelagh Joyce
Mary Jo Gorman Keaney ’82
Catherine Kelliher
Maureen and William Kent
Peggy Keteltas ’84
Jane King ’61
Kate (Nolan ’77) and Shaun Levesque
Hugh Lynch
Kathleen Regan MacIvor ’62
Janice Marinello
Doug Mastrangeli
Mary Hughes McCarthy ’62
Stephen Miller
The Moore Family
JoAnne Mulé
Lyn and Gerald Mulligan
Robert Mulligan
Virginia Murray
Jennifer Myrick
Maureen O’Malley
Mary (Costello ’61) and John Pasciucco
Michael Perinelli
Mary Creeden Risio ’64
Susan Robidoux
Nicole and Derek Roman
Matthew Rozzi
Lisa Rubini ’79
Kara Salvadore
Helene Sirpis
Clifford Sommer
Neve Stanziale
Bonnie and Bill Stoloski
Mary and Bill Supple
Margaret Lannon Thorne ’63
Patricia Grant Tocci ’62
Catherine Crowley Toomey ’62
Jane and John Twiname
Frank Viglione
Wealth Protection Strategies
Lois Wrightson
Joe Ziska
Anonymous ’62 (1)
Sarah “Sally” Naser ’18
Garnett Properties LLC
Kim Munsey
Camille and Robert Naser
Richard and Janet Steponaitis
Sr. Ursula Binnette OSU
Donna Morrison
Charlie and Caz O’Toole
Melissa and Peter O’Toole
Sr. Rachel Ouellette OSU
Mary Sergi Keefe ’62
Daniel Palermo
Maureen Ryan Palermo ’77
Lisa Palermo
Maureen Ryan Palermo ’77
Mark Palermo
Maureen Ryan Palermo ’77
Joan and Larry Reynolds
Marie Reynolds ’73
William Reynolds
Eileen Reynolds Lindburg ’68
Rile Rhodes
Rose Rhodes
Rita and James Roche
Barbara Roche Rico ’73
Thomas Edward Sheehan II
Jennifer and Matthew Kuchta
Joan Sheehy
Carol Tomase
Celia Sirois
Elizabeth (McManus ’76) and John Howard
Cheryl Speed ’87
Mary Didiuk ’87
Nancy Steinkrauss
Jack Steinkrauss
Barbara Sullivan ’74
Kathleen Mogavero Mullaney ’74
Trudy and Frank Sullivan
Marion Sullivan Sullivan ’70
Katherine McCulloch Sullivan ’72
Maryalice McCulloch Kenney ’70
David Thorne
Mary Meade Ambrefe ’84
Kendra and W. Bruce Cooper
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Helen Fraktman
Gail and Frank Gunther
Cindy and Ronald Harrington
Dreon Family
Meredith (Putnam ’89) and Mark Lepper
Kathryn MacKenzie
Sarah Lannon Malneritch ’71
Donna Morrison
Margaret Lannon Thorne ’63
Wallpaper City Inc. Roslindale
Women’s Community Committee, Inc.
Anonymous (1)
Tina True
Virginia Mucciaccio (deceased)
Maryellen Valzania
Lynn Valzania Kenney ’87
Pamela Pritchard Vicente ’78
Marie Meier Popkin ’78
Thomas Welch
Melissa Welch ’92
Deceased Members of the Class of 1950
Marilyn Galvin Redmond ’50
Deceased Members of the Class of 1963
Jeanne Supple Cavanaugh ’63
Denise Divver Johnson ’63
Deceased Members of the Class of 1968
Christina Stenholm O’Leary ’68
Deceased Members of the Class of 1976
Mary Walsh Chin ’76
Strive to be faithful to that which God has called you.
St. Angela Merici
ALUMNA SPOTLIGHT
Jennifer McGrail ’22
Catholic education. It has been the cornerstone of Jennifer McGrail’s life. From prayer time on Ms. Topham’s rug at St. Joseph’s School in fourth grade, to her foundational experience as a young woman and Peer Minister at Ursuline Academy, to her prioritizing her faith at Georgetown University, Catholic education has guided Jen every step of the way. It is what prepared her for the day when the question was posed: “Jen, will you be my sponsor as I fulfill my Rites of Initiation into the Catholic faith?” and what made her steadfast in her answer: “It would be an honor.”
The question was posed by Allie, Jen’s dear friend and peer at Georgetown. The two met freshman year as members of Georgetown’s swim team. Allie knew that Jen attended church every Sunday and a few weeks into freshman year, Allie voiced interest in joining Jen. Together, they would walk across campus to Dahlgren Chapel, the spiritual heart of Georgetown, to share in Mass and prayer. Nervous that sponsorship may feel like a burden, Allie gathered courage to ask her friend for her guidance as she committed to the faith. Deeply moved and humbled by her friend’s request, Jen eagerly accepted, confident in her ability to serve as the best sponsor she could be because of her Catholic education.
As required of her sponsorship, Jen continued to attend Mass with Allie and partake in practices for the Rituals of Initiation ceremony that was eventually held during the Easter Vigil Mass. “It was the most beautiful Mass I have ever
attended,” remembers Jen. In the dark church, candles illuminated the stained glass windows and the reverent voices of the choir blended together in harmony. Jen stood at the altar as Allie received her Baptism, laid her hand on Allie’s shoulder as she received the Eucharist, and executed the Laying of the Hands as Allie received her Confirmation.
“It was profound to see someone take the initiative to do this for themselves and for their own faith,” remarks Jen. “I feel very lucky and blessed to have parents who brought me up in the Catholic Church and invested in my Catholic education.”
Every morning, our students speak the following words of the Ursuline prayer: Let us be bound to one another by the bond of love, respecting each other, helping each other, and bearing with each other in Jesus Christ. Our students are bound by the Ursuline sisterhood, but Jen shows us that the kinship and camaraderie our students develop at Ursuline is meant to flourish beyond our campus walls. We are the hands of God on Earth. Jen’s witness and devotion to our faith is a living example of this reality. She teaches us to embrace our brothers and sisters with the acceptance, kindness, and joy so wholeheartedly embodied by the Ursuline spirit.
In Honor Of
Gifts to Ursuline Academy were received in honor of the following individuals.
Advancement Team
Mary Meade Ambrefe ’84
Paul Bimmler
Bruce Fallon-Long and Christopher Long
Barbara Gaquin Brandt ’65
Audrey Gaquin Buck ’63
Jean Zmijewski Taddeo ’89
Lora Gioioso Crouch ’90
Grace Gioioso
Catherine Curley
Patrick Curley
Maureen O’Keefe Doran ’65
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Allison Dow ’16
Maria and Peter Dow
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Jessica Dow ’18
Maria and Peter Dow
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Ashley Gioioso ’16
Grace Gioioso
Gracey Gioioso ’21
Grace Gioioso
Lindsay Gioioso ’14
Grace Gioioso
Susan Glancy
Kathleen and Peter Powers
Katherine Ziska ’22
Claire Gormley ’17
Joanne and Chuck Gibson
Elizabeth Gormley ’19
Joanne and Chuck Gibson
Kate Gormley
Joanne and Chuck Gibson
Sandra Hayes
Phoebe and Robert Bustamante
Carole Keaney ’50 OSU
Carole Buttner Maloof ’50
Angela Krippendorf ’59 OSU
Patricia Foley Cummins ’77
Sr. Jeanne Marie Pinette OSU
Jean Zmijewski Taddeo ’89
Jerry McManus
Mike Belanger
Peter McManus
Mike Belanger
Sarah Elizabeth Mettasophia ’03
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Mike O’Connor
Melanie and Scott Kelley
Ordelia Porter
Margaret and Joseph Connolly
Yvette Putnam
Gretchen Putnam ’89
Springfield Ursulines
Phyllis Simchak Pregiato ’61
Regina Sullivan ’78
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Margaret Campbell Priestley ’78
Mary Lou (Burke ’82) and Paul Afonso
Katie and Saman Amighi
Ritu and Norbert Anthony
Mary McGaugh and Manny Armijos
Stacey and Jeff Clarkin
Margaret and Joseph Connolly
Patricia and Peter Crispi
Gretchen and Jason Eldridge
Katie and Antonio Ferrara
Azad and William Fisher
Sanjeev and Jon Forsyth
Kitty Tetreault
Bruce Fallon-Long and Christopher Long
Ursuline Academy Class of 1962
Marie Megna Schlegel ’62
Ursuline Academy Class of 1982
Jennifer Reilly McLaughlin ’82
Ursuline Academy Class of 1990
Catherine Lane Arriola ’90
Ursuline Academy Class of 2004
Kara Hadge Prone ’04
Ursuline Academy Class of 2024
Patricia and Peter Crispi
Ursuline Academy Faculty
Barbara Roche Rico ’73
Jean Zmijewski Taddeo ’89
Ursuline Academy Faculty and Staff
Elizabeth Sheehan Collins ’02
The Ursuline Sisters
Sally Seufert Holmes ’71
Ursuline Sisters of Dedham
Sally Seufert Holmes ’71
Elizabeth Vhay ’15
Patti and Thomas Vhay
Sr. Mercedes Videira OSU
Patricia Foley Cummins ’77
Amy (Ashur) ’08 Kline and Family
Bright Funds
Joe Ziska
Joanne and Ben Niedermeyer
Senior Parent Gift
The Senior Parent Gift Fund has been a long-standing tradition at Ursuline Academy for parents of the graduating class to honor their daughters. Over the years, the generosity of senior parents has allowed the school to fund many enhancements to the campus. Ursuline Academy thanks the Parents of the Class of 2024 for their gifts totaling $23,500. Thanks to these funds, the renovation and modernization of all of the classrooms on the upper floor of the main school building is now complete, substantially improving the teaching and learning environment.
Mary and Michael Ganley
Jennifer and Michael Gibbs
Amy and Jon Hansen
Maria and Christopher Harper
Amy Helm
John Helm
Nancy Kaaz
Magda and Krzysztof Kasperkiewicz
Kathleen (Maddox ’89) and Matthew Kelly
Claire and Christof Marré
Vilma and Frank Michienzi
Michelle and Luis Montalvo
Donna and John Otis
Sabeena Chacko Raskin and Kevin Raskin
Kristin and Robert Romano
Nancy and Christopher Ruggeri
Wendy and Eliot Rush
Lisa and Paul Schneider
Megan and Jeff Scipione
David Shagoury
MaryAnn and Peter Sullivan
Katia and Marcel Tatu
On Monday, June 17, 2024, our community gathered on a beautiful sunny day for the 32nd annual Fore the Girls Golf Tournament at Blue Hill Country Club in Canton. The event was a sold-out success, raising over $50,000 in support of Ursuline Athletics. We are grateful to Golf Committee Chair, Steve Palenscar P’27, ’29, and our dedicated golf committee members, generous sponsors, golfers, banquet attendees, raffle donors, and volunteers for their contributions. We were proud to recognize F. L. Putnam Investment Management Company and the Putnam family as our tournament honorees for their long standing support of Ursuline Academy.
“I thoroughly enjoy being part of the Fore the Girls Golf Tournament, which helps raise funds for the fourteen athletic teams at UA. We were grateful for the tremendous turnout this year. It is wonderful to see the enthusiasm the event generates and learn about so many student athletic accomplishments over the past year,” shared Steve Palenscar P’27, ’29, Golf Chair. “My wife, Kit ’99, and sisters-in-law graduated from UA and our two daughters attend now, so Ursuline is near and dear to our hearts. I encourage every past and present family to support UA, so future students can experience all that Ursuline Academy offers, both on and off the athletic fields.”
Save the date for our 33rd annual Fore the Girls Golf Tournament on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Blue Hill Country Club, Canton, MA.
While Ursuline Academy is grateful to all of our event participants, our donor list includes only the charitable portion of gifts made by an individual, couple, or business.
Tournament Host
Regina Sullivan ’78
Beverage Cart Sponsor
F. L. Putnam Investment Management Co.
Foursome Photo Sponsor
Foley Palenscar Schortmann
Insurance Agency
Golf Cart Sponsor
Bank of Canton
Prime Restoration & Remediation LLC
Golf Gift Sponsor
M&T Bank
Golf Course Sponsor
Dedham Savings
King & Bishop
Rojo Company
Driving Range Sponsor
Bowditch & Dewey
Tee Sponsor
Absolute Landscaping
Christina and John Anderson
Cullen, Murphy & Co., P.C.
Devaney Energy
Donahue Real Estate Company, Inc.
Empire Engineering
Garnett Properties LLC
Hometown Arcade
Ann and Richard Kirby
The N&D Group
Trethewey Brothers, Inc.
Veterinary Services of Westwood
Friend of UA Athletics
Absolute Landscaping
Ad Sponsors
Sheilah and Kevin Barley
Adelina and Mark Zarse
Basket Donations
Sheilah and Kevin Barley
Marcell and Raj Bhangoo
Luisa and Anthony Borgonzi
Kathleen and John Burns
Phoebe and Robert Bustamante
Annemarie and Tom Carey
Eileen and James Cataldo
Marybeth Nelson-Considine and Jonathan Considine
Donna and Ed Coppinger
Laura and J.R. Craven
Marisa and Thomas Cunniffe
Lindsey and Christopher Cusson
Katie and Mike Donnino
Casey and Kevin Friedman
Mary and Michael Ganley
Lisa and Jeff Gaulin
Tiffany and Jarrod Gero
Mary-Ellen and Gino Gioioso
Adrienne and Timothy Greene
Judi and Tom Healy
Karen Hurley
Melissa (Merchant ’90) and Peter Kirk
Jacqui and Paul Lynch
Kelly and Richard MacAulay
Margaret and John Maziarz
Anne Donahue and Greg Meurer
Elizabeth and Gerald Murphy
Rosa and Stephen Nelson
Victoria and Georgiy Nikitin
Katherine Finucci and Steven Porcella
Sabeena Chacko Raskin and Kevin Raskin
Tonia (Siniscalco ’94) and John Reilly
Brooke and David Reyes
Joan and David Shea
Lauren and David Trimble
Anna and John Varghese
Supporters
American Online Giving Foundation
Mike Belanger
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Lori and Bill Benger
Colette Boucher
Katherine and Joseph Connolly
Margaret and Joseph Connolly
Marybeth Nelson-Considine and Jonathan Considine
Christopher Corrigan
Martina Cravedi
Laura and J.R. Craven
Toni and Brian Curry and Family
Devaney Energy
Jay and Libby Donahue
Jane Feely-Marinella ’83
Teresa and James Flinn
Mary-Ellen and Gino Gioioso
Lindsay Gioioso ’14
Katie (McAnulty ’97) and Mark Hegarty
Kerin and Scott Hestmark
Rachel and Paul Higgins
Rachel Higgins
Joe Warren & Sons Co, Inc.
Keldara Salon and Day Spa
Ann and Richard Kirby
Meredith (Putnam ’89) and Mark Lepper
Mary (Connolly ’78) and Stan Luniewicz
Mary and Douglas Mandel
Thomas Manning
Anne Donahue and Greg Meurer
Marya Moore and Shannon Bergh
The Moore Family
Pamela and Marc Murphy
Kathleen (Hegarty ’99) and Stephen Palenscar
Paul Perry
Nancy Prior
The Raynham Corp
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
Mary and Nick Rotiroti
Salesforce.com, Inc.
Lisa and Paul Schneider
Frances Simeone ’77
Anna and John Varghese
Stephanie and Michael Wilkens
Adelina and Mark Zarse
2023 HONOREES
Sarah Mettasophia ’05
Maureen O’Keefe Doran ’65
Regina Sullivan ’78
Susan Glancy (Faculty Recipient)
It was a truly memorable evening as we celebrated Ursuline at our annual gala, An Evening for Ursuline, on November 18, 2023. Our community came together and raised $190,000 for vital programs that benefit our students and school – funds that are critical to supporting Ursuline’s mission and opportunities for our students. The enduring legacy of Saint Angela Merici continues to inspire us, and we proudly honored three exceptionally talented alumnae with the Spirit of Saint Angela Alumnae Awards: Sarah Mettasophia ’05, Maureen (O’Keefe) Doran ’65, and Regina Sullivan ’78.
Attendees also enjoyed a musical performance by the Ursuline Choral Group led by Susan Glancy, the faculty recipient of the Spirit of Saint Angela Award. The evening also honored Mrs. Glancy for her passion and dedication to Ursuline’s students and Fine Arts Program with touching video tributes contributed by many of her former students. The evening’s program was led by Lilly Higgins ’16 and Maggie Chipman ’17, co-emcees for the 2023 Gala.
Thank you to all those who supported this event with their attendance, donations, sponsorships, and purchases.
Gala Gifts
Faith in Mission Sponsor
Kathleen and Matthew Consigli
P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.
Regina Sullivan ’78
Courage of St. Angela Sponsor
Wendy and Sean Lynch
M&T Bank
Joy in Education Sponsor
F. L. Putnam Investment Management Co.
Eileen and John Fox
Kerin and Scott Hestmark
Kate (Nolan ’77) and Shaun Levesque
Kathleen and J.R. McDonald
MDS/Miller Dyer Spears Architects
Denise and James Simpson
Veterinary Services of Westwood
Women of Integrity Sponsor
Bowditch & Dewey
Melanie and Scott Kelley
Rojo Company
Journey of Discovery Sponsor
Mary Lou (Burke ’82) and Paul Afonso
Rae-Anne and Jeffrey Butera
CLA Connect
CleanCo
Cullen, Murphy & Co., P.C.
Dedham Acupuncture
Dedham Savings
FACTS Management Company
The HILB Group Operating Company LLC
J. S. Mortimer, Inc.
Julian Family
Print Resource
SLA Management
Regina and Edward Spadoni
St. Catherine of Siena School
Adelina and Mark Zarse
Gala Ad Sponsor
CleanCo
Devaney Energy
Foley Palenscar Schortmann
Insurance Agency
Helen and Michael Jabbour
Mary Pat Ryan Joy ’65
Local Motion of Boston
St. Joseph School
Suffolk University Law School
Nicole Norton Vermillion ’05
Lisa Sullivan Wright ’83
Xaverian Brothers High School
Basket Donations
Nina and David Bohan
Tracy and Donal McGrath
D. McGrath Construction Co. Inc.
Michelle and Luis Montalvo
Victoria and Georgiy Nikitin
Denise and James Simpson
Supporters
Sarah Abbott ’88
Mary Lou (Burke ’82) and Paul Afonso
American Online Giving Foundation
Mary McGaugh and Manny Armijos
Sheilah and Kevin Barley
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Karyn and Christopher Bishop
Rae-Anne and Jeffrey Butera
Deana Calderon
Theresa Callahan Casey ’78
Beth and Hugh Cole
Dina and Gregory Connor
Marybeth Nelson-Considine and Jonathan Considine
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Cullen, Murphy & Co., P.C.
Rosalyn and Jack Doran
Maureen O’Keefe Doran ’65
Mary Erina Driscoll
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Jill Hirschfeld Forte ’11
Eileen and John Fox
Meredith and Jacob Giannotti
Mary-Ellen and Gino Gioioso
Ann and Joseph Gioioso
Susan Glancy
Katherine and Thomas Gormley
Adrienne and Timothy Greene
Kurt Hanson
Cindy and Ronald Harrington
Kerin and Scott Hestmark
Michele and Bradford Hoben
Megan Golden Hobson ’85
Sean Holleran
Hugh E. O’Donnell 2013 Trust
J. Casey Trucking, Inc.
Meg and Chris Kaster
Eve Kelley ’86
Heather and Joseph Kelley
Melanie and Scott Kelley
Kathleen (Maddox ’89) and Matthew Kelly
Meredith (Putnam ’89) and Mark Lepper
Kate (Nolan ’77) and Shaun Levesque
Local Motion of Boston
Mary (Connolly ’78) and Stan Luniewicz
Wendy and Sean Lynch
Caroline and Patrick Maloney
Claire and Christof Marré
Sara and Peter Marshall
Mary Lou Burke Revocable Trust
Susan and David McDonald
Jodi and Michael McDonald
Molly McDonald ’19
Christine and James McGrail
Mary Beth Hunt McMahon ’82
Kristie (Banks ’98) and Brian McManus
Johanna Messina
Anne Donahue and Greg Meurer
Inez Walsh Moore ’62 (deceased)
The Moore Family
Mt. Alvernia Academy
Melissa and John Nasrah
Sarah Newman O’Donnell ’78
Mary (Costello ’61) and John Pasciucco
Teresa Petrucci
Kathleen and Peter Powers
Sabeena Chacko Raskin and Kevin Raskin
Brooke and David Reyes
Jane and Timothy Rose
Kendra and Antonio Ruscito
Denise and James Simpson
Michelle and James Steinkrauss
Regina Sullivan ’78
Nicole Norton Vermillion ’05
Stephanie and Michael Wilkens
Wolf & Company Charitable Foundation
Adelina and Mark Zarse
Carolyn Thorne ’90 and Joseph Ziska
Then & Now
A recreation of our 1988 admissions poster proves that our message is timeless.
And we found them!
URSULINE ACADEMY
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