You might be wondering if the Ursuline Sisters would be a good choice for you. Women who either possess or are capable of developing some of the following would probably do very well with our community. Obviously no one would possess all of these qualities…not even our professed members.

Live a life centered in Prayer

We look for signs of:

• a relationship with God
• some involvement in the sacramental life of the Church
• readiness to grow spiritually

Live in Community

We look for signs of:

• healthy relationships with peers and others
• a sense of humor
• effective communication skills
• an ability to live with conflict and ambiguity

Live Celibately

We look for signs of:

• an ability to develop and maintain wholesome friendships with men and women
• an ability to embrace solitude, deal with loneliness and not become isolated
• inclusivity in relationships

Live a Simple Life

We look for signs of:

• an ability to share material goods
• an awareness of and empathy with those who have less
• the desire to be free from consumerism

Live a Life of Obedience

We look for signs of:

• a healthy attitude toward authority
• an ability to make decisions and to accept responsibility for them
• openness to the role of the Holy Spirit in decision making

Live a Life of Ministry

We look for signs of:

• a desire to serve
• active involvement in some ministry in the parish, campus ministry, or other
• community service
• generosity and a “can do” approach to helping others
  

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