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General chapter

Once every six years, representatives of all the Provinces of the Roman Union of Ursulines gather at the Generalate House in Rome for a General Chapter. The purpose of the General Chapter is to make decisions and set directions for the Congregation for the six years ahead. Those gathered at the Chapter are also responsible for electing the team of women who will provide leadership for the International group for the coming period of six years.

The last General Chapter was held in October, 2007. Australia was represented by Sr Anne Cougle, Provincial, and Sr Ruth Durick.

At the end of their meetings, the members of the Chapter issued a statement to offer inspiration and direction to sisters throughout the world as they engaged in contemplation, ministry and community living in their local areas.

                                 Strengthened by the Word of God
                        and by our communion with each other,
                                    let us have the courage
                                 to go beyond our borders
                                       and, with Angela
                              to be signs of reconciliation
                                          and of hope.
The new Leadership Team, General Prioress and six Councillors, which was elected at this Chapter is comprised of

  •  Sr Cecilia Wang (Taiwan)      General Prioress

  •  Sr Brigitte Brunet  (France)

  •  Sr Maria Teresa de Llano (USA) 

  •  Sr Somchitr Kroongboonsri (Thailand)

  •  Sr  Mariangela Mayer (Senegal)

  •  Sr Alice Montgomery (England)

  •  Sr Iwona Skorupa    (Poland)

                                

                                                                      

                                

 
Keeping the flame of love burning …