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Day of faith and Serviam unites Ursuline family across borders

Day of faith and Serviam unites Ursuline family across borders

by Shannon Dufresne

From intention to action, The Ursuline School observed International Day of Serviam on Jan. 24 with hands-on service grounded in prayer. Participants, including students, faculty, alumnae, and parents, embraced the day rooted in the Ursuline tradition. The annual event connects students with the global Ursuline family. It emphasizes that faith-rooted service is powerful, particularly when it unites communities across borders to serve those in need. 

"The day reflects weeks of preparation," said Ms. Jennifer Schassler, service coordinator. "This year, Ursuline’s December blog and community poll helped us gain insight and garner interest from the community." As a result, families and employees contributed to a Campus Ministry donation drive, providing supplies for the service initiative. 

The effort supported Hope Community Services in New Rochelle, benefiting individuals and local families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. 

"This day reminds us that Serviam is much more than a phrase we say, but a way to answer St. Angela’s call together.”
- Dr. David Gelpi, director of Mission and Formation 

"This day reminds us that Serviam is much more than a phrase we say, but a way to answer St. Angela’s call together," said Dr. David Gelpi, director of Mission and Formation. 

The morning began with Mass in the Kulsar & McCarthy lobby, offered by Father Tom Byrnes. Participants then came together for hands-on service, which included assembling 300 bagged lunches, followed by a closing prayer and shared reflection. 

"The shared timing with other Ursuline schools across the globe connects us all with a common purpose," said Schassler. "It’s a beautiful way to answer Saint Angela’s call to serve."

International Day of Serviam offers a powerful reminder that service is an act of love and at the heart of Ursuline tradition. Through prayer, outreach, and community, The Ursuline School lives its commitment to Serviam, one act of service at a time.

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