Ursulines of Brown County
The Ursulines of Brown County are a community of Roman Catholic Religious Women who trace thier origins to St. Angela Merici, a Renaissance woman of the 16th century. In the spirit inherited from St. Angela, the Ursulines of Brown County, through a deep communal life and shared sense of mission, continue in a variety of apostolates, to serve the social needs of our time.
The Ursulines of Brown County established Ursuline Academy in 1896.
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Ursuline Education Network
UEN promotes the preservation and development of the Ursuline charism and fosters educational excellence, collaboration, innovation, and global connectedness.
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