“She was like a sun that gave light to all the others – a fire and furnace of love which enflamed them. Her words were ardent, powerful, gentle, and pronounced with such strength of grace that each one felt compelled to say: God is here.”

This year, Ursuline Academy’s theme is “Be the Light,” which comes from the description above of St. Angela Merici, founder of the Company of St. Ursula, by her secretary and close friend, Gabriele Cozzano. May this holiday season be a reminder of the many ways – big and small – we are called to “Be the Light” to those around us.

When you make a gift to Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, we will light a candle during an Academy Mass in the National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in the new year to celebrate and honor you and your loved ones.