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==History== |
==History== |
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St Angela de Merici spent 17 years leading a group of women known as the ''"Company of St. Ursula,"'' who regularly met for conferences and devotional practices but did not live together. They were recognized in 1544 by [[Pope Paul III]]. In 1572, [[Pope Gregory XIII]], at the instance of [[Saint Charles Borromeo]], the Cardinal [[Archbishop of Milan]], declared the Ursulines a religious order with enclosure under the rule of [[Augustine of Hippo]]. |
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In the following century, the Ursulines were powerfully encouraged and supported by [[Francis de Sales|Saint Francis de Sales]]. In most cases, especially in [[France]], the sisters adopted [[Enclosed religious orders|enclosure]] and took solemn vows. They were called the "religious Ursulines" as distinct from the "congregated Ursulines," who preferred to follow the original plan. |
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By 1639, there were Ursulines in [[Canada]] who taught the [[catechism]] to aboriginal children. There is also an [[Ursulines of Quebec|Ursuline convent]] in [[Quebec City]] that is the oldest educational institution for women in North America.<ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15229a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia link]</ref> Their work helped to preserve a religious spirit among the French population and to Christianize aboriginals and [[Métis]]. In 1771, the [[Ireland|Irish]] Ursulines were established at [[Cork (city)|Cork]] by [[Nano Nagle]]. |
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Towards the beginning of the 18th century, the period of its greatest prosperity, the Ursuline order embraced some 20 congregations, with 350 [[convent]]s and from 15,000 to 20,000 [[nun]]s. The members wore a black dress bound by a leathern girdle, a black sleeveless cloak, and a close-fitting headdress with a white veil and a longer black veil. |
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The founder was beatified by [[Pope Clement VIII|Clement VIII]] in 1768 and canonized as St. Angela Merici of Brescia by [[Pope Pius VII|Pius VII]] in 1807. |
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Today, while some convents in [[Europe]], Canada, and [[Cuba]] continue to observe strict enclosure, most convents have adopted less restrictive forms. |
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==Role in education== |
==Role in education== |
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Revision as of 21:43, 18 February 2009
Benozzo Gozzoli, c. 1455-1460.
History
Role in education
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Secondary education
Notable alumni
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