An independent Catholic school for young women in grades 7-12, Ursuline Academy fosters respect, compassion, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to service. Inspired by the legacy of St. Angela Merici, our students grow to be women of integrity who engage in their communities with purpose and presence. We live with faith, courage, and joy.
MAGAZINE 2025 -2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Scott Hestmark P’06, ’11, ’11, ’14, ’16 (Board Chair)
Sarah Abbott ’88
Suzanne Burkhardt ’81
Rae-Anne Butera P’21
Mary Erina Driscoll
Sr. Kathleen Finnerty, OSU
Tom Gormley P’17, ’19
Kathleen Kelly ’89, P’24
Kate Levesque ’77
Sean Lynch P’14, ’16, ’19
Mary-Jeanne Manning ’81, P’21
Mary Beth McMahon ’82
Karen Mortillaro
Mary Beth Roche ’81
Sara Shanahan P’23
Kim Smith
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In July 2025, Ursuline received the official notification of our reaccreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Their two-page letter represented the culmination of nearly two years of effort on the part of our entire community.
The reaccreditation process began in the fall of 2023 with the 18-month-long self-study process. This was followed by two visits from a seven-member oversight team who met with trustees, parents, students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Their conclusions were submitted to the Commission on Independent Schools at NEASC, which in turn formally granted continued accreditation to Ursuline Academy.
The Commission’s words were highly complimentary of our school: The Commission commends the entire Ursuline Academy community for its unwavering dedication to mission-centered decision-making and its thoughtful efforts to carry forward the Ursuline educational legacy in a modern context.
In the accreditation letter, the Commission praised the school for its academic program, culture, financial management, and long-term sustainability efforts. We offer our gratitude to all who contributed to this important 10-year accreditation process. As the NEASC Commission wrote, “Ursuline should celebrate its accomplishments.”
Dear Friends,
Recently, I was asked the question, “What’s your why?” It got me thinking…what is Ursuline’s why? Why does a school, rooted in the teachings of a woman who lived 500 years ago, exist today?
I found one answer to this question as I accompanied five of our students who volunteered to serve as pallbearers at the funeral of a gentleman who had experienced homelessness for the last 40 years. Our students helped bring this man’s time on earth to a close, and sent him home to our Loving Father with grace, dignity, and love.
Last weekend, the answer to Ursuline’s why was evident again, when alumnae participated in International Serviam Day, volunteering at five different non-profits around greater Boston. From helping staff a blood drive to organizing a local food pantry, these Ursuline women are finding time to use their talents and energies to help others, as well as the lives of purpose they lead in their communities, families, and workplaces each day.
Scott Hestmark, BoardChairand Kate Levesque ’77, HeadofSchool.
Truth be told, I find answers to Ursuline’s why every day here at school. It’s the commitment of our teachers to help students truly understand and the curiosity of our students to stretch their minds just a bit further. It’s the community here that embraces us and lifts our spirits, and the Code of Conduct that ensures we treat one another with respect. It’s the legions of Ursuline alumnae who, shaped by their Ursuline education and in ways large and small, live with a spirit of Serviam and make our world a better place.
I invite you to delve into the following pages to understand Ursuline’s why. From all corners of our community, you’ll see how Ursuline students, faculty, staff, and alumnae are carrying on the bold spirit of St. Angela Merici. And I hope you agree—more than ever, our world needs Ursuline women. That’s Ursuline’s why
With gratitude,
Kate Levesque ’77 Head of School
P.S. I would love to hear how Ursuline helped shape your why. Feel free to drop me a note at klevesque@ursulineacademy.net.
“Ursuline taught me to live my life as myself, without fear or hesitation. Everyone is unique in their own way, and if you’re lucky enough to be different, never change.”
Finding Leadership in UNEXPECTED MOMENTS
When Eliza Sicard was asked to deliver the valedictory address at her graduation this past June, she felt a mix of excitement and anxiety. Though she had a stellar 3.9 GPA and was at the top of her class, public speaking wasn’t her comfort zone. She grappled with what message she could possibly share on such an important occasion. Fortunately, the perfect inspiration came from a lesson in a senior theology class—and her classmates’ voices.
In Yvonne Racine’s class earlier in the year, seniors had watched Drew Dudley’s TED Talk about “Lollipop Moments.” In his talk, Dudley challenges the conventional view of leadership as something grand and world-changing. Instead, he suggests that leadership can be as simple as making a positive impact on someone’s day in small, unexpected ways. He poses the question, “When was the last time someone came up to you unexpectedly and made you feel like you mattered, you do matter, or you will matter in this world?” Dudley encourages us to recognize those who’ve had an impact on us, no matter how small the gesture. His mantra— “leadership recognized is leadership created”— reminds us that anyone can be a leader, creating “lollipop moments” that resonate far beyond their immediate context.
For Eliza, this idea took on special meaning. One of her own “lollipop moments” occurred during Senior Night in May. Known for her preference to stay on the sidelines, Eliza was content watching her classmates race through an inflatable obstacle course. But then a classmate asked, “When is the next time you’ll have the opportunity to jump in a bouncy house?” Initially, Eliza thought, “It’s not really my thing,” but in the spirit of trying something new, she joined in, and to her surprise, she had a blast. That simple invitation taught Eliza that stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to unexpected joy.
As she began crafting her valedictory speech, Eliza drew on the inspiration of “lollipop moments” and asked her classmates to share their own. The result was
a collection of stories that underscored the tight-knit, supportive community at Ursuline—a place where leadership, vulnerability, and authenticity can flourish in small, everyday interactions.
These “lollipop moments” painted a picture of the environment that makes Ursuline feel like home to so many. Students, teachers, and staff alike feel safe to express themselves, to be real with each other, and to offer support in ways both big and small. It’s in these moments of genuine connection that the heart of the Ursuline community truly shines.
Reflecting on these experiences, Eliza shared two key insights with her fellow graduates. First, she reminded them that every day offers countless opportunities to step outside our comfort zone, to challenge how we think others perceive us and how we perceive ourselves. It’s through these moments that we discover who we are—and who we can become.
Second, Eliza spoke to the greater purpose behind each graduate’s chosen career path, whether in law, medicine, education, engineering, entrepreneurship, or any other field. At the core of it all, she emphasized, is the mission to serve others. And for those uncertain about the future, she offered these comforting words: “You can be certain of two things: your desire to help others and your commitment to making a difference. Today, we celebrate all the ways you already have in this community.”
In closing, Eliza encouraged the Class of 2025 to approach the future with an open mind, ready to embrace the world’s lollipop moments. “As you go out and change the world, be observant, be open, and be on the lookout for those moments when you can make a difference—because the small acts of kindness you extend can create ripples that last a lifetime.”
It’s a message that resonates well beyond graduation day: Leadership isn’t just about grand gestures. It’s about making others feel seen, heard, and valued—one small interaction at a time.
LOLLIPOP moments
FROM URSULINE TO THE VATICAN: An Unlikely Journey
On her first day of freshman orientation at Villanova University, Sophia Ketchen ’23 learned that computer science majors had just one study abroad option: a highly competitive internship at the Vatican. Determined to earn one of the limited spots, she worked closely with her advisor to complete the required coursework and prepare for the opportunity. Villanova is the only university in the world with a Vatican internship program. Each semester, two or three students live in Rome, take classes through the International Institute for the Education of Students (IES Abroad Rome), and work on technology projects for the Vatican, including website development, online security, and virtual tours of the museums. During her internship, Sophia helped optimize and build virtual reality tours for several Vatican museums, the Vatican Gardens, and the Egyptian Museum, expanding global access to these historic spaces. She was honored to work on the development of these virtual tours along with other technology projects. “They wanted those areas of the Vatican that are public to be online in a virtual reality tour. A lot of the project was done, but some of the Sistine Chapel was missing, and the system wasn’t fully functional yet, so I worked on that.”
Alongside her work, she took classes in Italian, theology, and photography, while also traveling throughout Europe. She and her roommate planned weekend trips that included Portugal, Hungary, Germany, Croatia, and Morocco. In addition, she spent time exploring Rome itself. “The school gave us a free pass for all the museums in Rome, so I could go to any museum whenever I wanted.”
During her internship, the election of Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova alumnus, made Sophia’s semester even more meaningful. When a contingent of Villanova’s computer science faculty visited the Vatican, she and the other interns received a once-in-a-lifetime private audience with the Pope. Sophia recalls, “Each of us had the chance to briefly speak with Pope Leo and introduce ourselves. He had such a calm and kind presence, and he even shared jokes to make us more comfortable. The Pope gifted us all beautiful rosaries and spoke about how our generation has the power to shape the future. Afterward, we visited St. Peter’s Basilica and walked through the Holy Doors. It was a day that I will never forget!”
Inspired by her early exposure to computer science at Ursuline Academy, Sophia credits her teachers for encouraging her to pursue the field. “I would not be where I am today without Ursuline. Ursuline challenged me to step outside of my comfort zone. Mrs. MacKenzie, in particular, encouraged me to explore computer science, which ultimately gave me the opportunity to live in Rome and work for the Vatican.
Ursuline Computer Science and Math teacher Kathryn MacKenzie and Sophia Ketchen ’23.
Photograph courtesy of Vatican Media
A GOLD KEY Artist
You’ve heard of Georgia O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, and Mary Cassatt…Now meet Lindsey Moynihan ’25!
This past spring, Lindsey’s artwork was entered into the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, a national nonprofit organization that “recognizes teens with exceptional artistic and literary talent.” Lindsey was awarded three Gold Keys, the highest honor, for her digital art submissions and an Honorable Mention for a mixed media piece.
Lindsey’s creations often feature her passion for Latin class and classical texts. Lindsey’s first experience showcasing her art to an audience was in the ninth grade, her first year at Ursuline, during a Latin class field trip to the annual Classics Day at the College of the Holy Cross. Since then, she has created new pieces each year inspired by her Latin studies, earning multiple awards for her work.
Another artistic accomplishment of Lindsey’s: under the supervision and expertise of Caroline Rufo, visual art teacher, Lindsey finalized a portfolio through the CollegeBoard’s AP Art and Design class. Lindsey recalls, “Through this course, I was able to focus not only on skill but most importantly on storytelling. I asked myself, What story do I want to tell in my art?” Lindsey says she finally realized she was truly a part of the Art department when she found herself leading the introductory meeting for students interested in AP Art and Design at the beginning of her senior year.
As Lindsey continues her journey at Providence College this year, Ursuline could not be more proud of her for harnessing her God-given talents.
2024-2025 STUDENT AWARDS
English Award: Emily Nasrah ’25
French Award: Mary Cullinan ’25
Latin Award: Abigail Carlo ’25
Spanish Award: Vasiliki Salles ’25
History Award: Julia Moran ’25
Mathematics Award: Rachel Lee ’25
Computer Science Award: Eliza Sicard ’25
Theology Award: Molly Friedman ’25
Science Award: Onyekachi Nwazojie ’25
Performing Arts Excellence: Kate Connor ’25
Visual Arts Excellence: Lindsey Moynihan ’25
Class of 2017 Scholarship Honoring the Memory of Taylor Manning Mackenzie Carey ’30
Palermo Family Scholarship Award Sanvi Datta ’29
Anthony Anderson Scholarship Award
Nora Linso ’29
Serviam Award
Claire Maloney ’25
Sr. Mercedes Videira Award Ashley Boucher ’25
Medal of Excellence (Valedictorian) Eliza Sicard ’25
Medal of Honor (Salutatorian)
Claire Maloney ’25
Cheryl Jean Eakin Scholarship Onyekachi Nwazojie ’25
On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Ursuline community gathered to celebrate commencement for the Class of 2025. Surrounded by family and friends, faculty and staff, and the fragrance of the pink rhododendrons, the graduates went from current students to celebrated alumnae as they accepted their diplomas.
Commencement Speaker Maureen O’Keefe Doran ’65 delivered a beautiful keynote address in which she encouraged the Ursuline graduates to remember the importance of resilience and the power of compassion. O’Keefe Doran shared an example of a time when she exhibited resilience (while giving a daunting speech as Chair of the Board of the Yale Alumni Association at a celebration of Yale’s Tercentennial) and compassion (leading a girl’s book club in Ramotswa, Southern Africa, while volunteering for the Peace Corps). She encouraged and inspired the Ursuline graduates, who, as O’Keefe Doran says, are “armed with knowledge, creativity, and a deep sense of empathy.”
As the Class of 2025 leaves Lowder Street ready to spread the mission of Serviam around the world, we leave them with the following quote from Saint Angela Merici: “Act, move, believe, strive, hope, cry out to God with all your heart, for without doubt you will see marvelous things.”
Watch the recorded 2025 Graduation Ceremony stream!
Transforming STUDENT SUPPORT
In today’s demanding world of academics, student success requires more than just strong teaching—it requires a deeper understanding of how each student learns. That’s exactly why the Academic Resource Center (ARC) at Ursuline Academy was created: to provide students with the tools, strategies, and support they need to thrive, both in and out of the classroom.
When the ARC first opened its doors in 2022, it was in response to a clear and pressing need. Previously, the responsibility for supporting students with learning differences, executive functioning challenges, and testing accommodations fell largely on teachers and counselors. But as the number of students requiring individualized attention increased, it became evident that a more structured, dedicated resource was essential.
Housed in the Library, the ARC provides space for students to ask questions, receive extra help, and feel seen and supported. The staff serve as advocates for students; first, to meet specific accommodations that the school is able to provide within our framework, and second, to ensure they are understood and effectively implemented.
According to Liz Jensen ’05, Coordinator of the Academic Resource Center, “Ultimately, the ARC
helps students reach their full potential in an evolving educational landscape where more learners are identified as benefiting from tailored support.”
At its core, the ARC is about personalized academic support. It offers both small-group and one-on-one sessions tailored to meet individual student needs. Services range from help with executive functioning—like organization and time management—to tutoring for writing. The addition of subject-specific faculty—math specialist Meredith Lepper ’89, P’23, and science teacher Ben Sheldon—helped meet increasing academic demands.
Once established, the ARC quickly became an innovative space designed to help students navigate their academic journeys with greater confidence and clarity. Over the past four years, the ARC has exceeded expectations and is now a destination for students to seek help or simply to spend time studying with friends. Jensen reports, “Our purpose has expanded beyond accommodations. We now support a wide range of learners with diverse needs.”
Today, nearly 40% of Ursuline students use the ARC throughout the school year, with the majority in grades 7–9. As students develop effective learning and study habits, they begin to advocate for themselves and take greater ownership of their
academic experience. Upperclass students increasingly seek support with advanced coursework, including AP classes, particularly to hone time-management skills and to best prepare for major exams.
Most importantly, what truly sets the ARC apart is the environment it fosters: one of safety, understanding, and encouragement. Students are free to review material at their own pace, ask in-depth questions, and explore new ways of thinking. Ultimately, the staff in the ARC can help to identify knowledge gaps and then partner with teachers to provide the structure, strategies, and encouragement students need to succeed in our curriculum. In addition, the ARC serves as a valuable support system for teachers, offering strategies and insight about how to best assist students with unique learning profiles. Jensen concludes, “The ARC reassures students that they are not alone—and gives them the confidence to believe in themselves.”
In a world where educational demands are constantly shifting, Ursuline’s Academic Resource Center serves as a reminder that when students are truly seen and supported, their potential is limitless.
Key support is offered in the following areas:
X Organization Skills: Helping students streamline their physical and digital learning spaces—from lockers and backpacks to iPads and study areas.
X Time Management: Teaching students to use planners, develop planning strategies for long-term assignments, and juggle academic and co-curricular commitments.
X Study Skills & Test Prep: Offering customized strategies for test preparation, note-taking, and understanding specific teacher expectations.
X Writing Support: Guiding students through the writing process—from brainstorming and structuring essays to final proofreading.
X Testing Accommodations: Providing quiet spaces and extended time for students who qualify, ensuring equitable access to assessments.
X Peer Tutoring: Connecting students with National Honor Society tutors in all subjects.
HISTORY, Firsthand
Will Donovan, Ursuline’s resident expert in American History, embarked on a summer of research and curriculum design funded by the Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS). Specifically, Donovan was awarded a Swensurd Teaching Fellowship—a prestigious and highly selective scholarship that grants history teachers the opportunity to study both primary and other exclusive resources housed at the MHS. While researching, Swensurd Fellows create educational materials and ready-made lesson plans that focus on primary sources for history teachers.
Throughout the summer, Donovan spent time in the MHS’s Reading Room on Boylston Street—a space that, through its very design of dark wood paneling, Ionic columns, and historical portraits, inspires inquiry and scholarly study. He researched the rise of the “Know Nothing Party,” also called the American Party, of the 1850s. The Know Nothing Party was an anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic national movement that took root in Massachusetts more than any other place in the country.
Why the Know Nothing Party? Donovan says, “I am particularly interested in understanding how nativist sentiments shaped policy and public opinion in Massachusetts and the country as a whole—as well as how the party’s short-lived success influenced later social and political developments.” He continues, “By analyzing the American Party’s rise and fall, I gained deeper insights into the ways xenophobia, secrecy, and political mobilization functioned in the mid-19th century. This research will not only contribute to a richer understanding of that era’s political dynamics but also provide important historical context for contemporary discussions on immigration, nationalism, and identity.”
To frame his research, Donovan examined various primary sources, including the “Constitution of the State Council of the American Party,” sheet music and poetry, the writings of Know-Nothing critic Theodore Parker, and multiple speeches promoting Millard Fillmore’s 1856 American Party candidacy for president. He studied artifacts, including a cloth banner, photographs of Henry Wilson, and more. However, Donovan does have a favorite primary source that he engaged with: a handwritten letter penned by Abraham Lincoln disavowing any connection to the Know-Nothings. “My approach to teaching is based on the belief that primary sources
make history come alive, allowing students to engage with voices from the past rather than just reading secondhand accounts,” according to Donovan. His teaching philosophy ties into his broader mission as an educator: “to empower students to act as historians” and “to analyze historical sources, form their interpretations, and connect historical events to their lived experiences.”
Donovan is eager to implement the new research and corresponding lesson plans in his Advanced Placement and Honors United States History courses at Ursuline this year. He is specifically excited to provide his classes with “tangible connections to the past through local history,” recognizing that students are often especially thrilled to learn about history that took place in their neighborhoods and towns.
In his classroom, Donovan’s passion for history is palpable, and his understanding that historical events are “dynamic and contested as opposed to fixed facts” challenges students to ask questions and think critically. Ursuline celebrates Will Donovan’s invaluable contributions to the education of our students; he is a keen scholar, insightful mentor, and gifted teacher.
Donovan holding a cast of Abraham Lincoln’s hand.
OUR SCHOOL Theme
Our 2025-2026 school theme is based on one of Ursuline’s core values: commitment to peacemaking.
The phrase “Called to Peace, Committed to Action” was suggested by Melanie Nauta ’26 and has been embraced by the community.
Every day we strive to live this theme, making time and space for everyone, showing compassion and empathy, leaning into difficult conversations, calling out injustices, and working for systemic change. We are inspired by St. Angela, who urges us to “seek to spread peace and concord wherever you are.” We are united in a shared emphasis on peacemaking with our sister school, Ursuline Academy New Orleans, as they also chose to focus on peace this year.
Archbishop Richard G. Henning visits with students after the Mass of the Holy Spirit, showing his solidarity in peace.
CELEBRATING STRONG Literary Women
by
Mairead Gero ’26
We’ve all read books whose characters changed our lives. Whether they show courage in the face of adversity or provide a helping hand to a friend in need, these characters become our role models. At Ursuline, it’s no surprise that it is the bold and empowered female literary figures who leave the biggest impression on us and who inspired our theme for the 2024-25 theater season.
From Pride and Prejudice to Matilda Jr. to Desdemona in the Afterlife to Little Women, all of our drama productions this past year celebrated strong, independent literary women we know and love. By bringing these characters to life on stage, Ursuline Theater brought new depth and perspective to the female literary characters who inspire us.
The first woman we brought to the stage in Angela Hall was Lizzy Bennet. Since the senior class was reading Brontë’s Pride and Prejudice in English class, the show took on special meaning for many of our Ursuline thespians and created opportunities for school-wide discussion about Lizzy’s story. It even became the talk of the Tea Room in the days leading up to the opening night performance.
Matilda Jr. was Ursuline’s first middle school production, with only underclass students cast in the show. This not only gave younger students a chance to shine on stage but also allowed upperclass students the opportunity to take on leadership roles, including directing, choreographing, set design, and even planning for hair and costumes.
Desdemona in the Afterlife was a one-act play about Shakespearean women who were overlooked or wronged. This show was performed at the Massachusetts Educational Theater Group Festival. Multiple Ursuline girls took home acting awards, including the ensemble and Kate Connor ’25 for her portrayal of Lady Macbeth. As an all-girls school, Ursuline brings a unique lens to these stories about marginalized females or women silenced by society.
Little Women served as the perfect conclusion to our year. A beloved story, Ursuline Theater reimagined this classic, bringing to life a tale of sisterhood that mirrored their experiences within the Ursuline theater family. It was especially meaningful for our seniors, who, after years of dedication, took the stage one last time, celebrating the bonds they’ve built and the legacy they leave behind.
MY WAY of Serving
Elizabeth Mullen, ’81 M.D., honored with the Spirit of St. Angela Award
Elizabeth Mullen, ’81 M.D., was honored at Ursuline’s 2024 Gala with the Spirit of St. Angela Award for her excellence, compassion, and integrity—core values passed down by St. Angela Merici. Dr. Mullen, an internationally recognized leader in the treatment of pediatric renal tumors, has accomplished many things in her life, but she has never lost her connection to her roots.
“I always tell people that I didn’t choose my profession; my profession chose me. I wasn’t sure I was ready to do it, but Ursuline had prepared me and helped me understand that it would be my way of serving.”
After Elizabeth Mullen graduated from Ursuline Academy and then Wellesley College in 1985, she spent two years at Harvard Dental School before deciding that her passion lay in medicine. She transferred to Yale Medical School and graduated with an M.D. in 1992. Since then, Elizabeth has worked at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Boston Children’s Hospital Hematology/ Oncology Program, where she is an Institute Physician and Director of the Pediatric Renal Tumor Program. She is also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. She is an internationally recognized leader in both clinical care and research, but for all of her expertise and renown, Dr. Mullen stands out to her patients for her compassion.
Haley and Travis Wright speak emotionally about how she cared for their infant son, Wilder, who ultimately succumbed to his cancer. “Being the compassionate and kind person that she is, Dr. Mullen embodies all that is good in this world.
Dr. Mullen isn’t the type of doctor you ever hope to meet as a parent but is the only one you would want in a situation such as ours.”
Marnie Brett Eaton ’99 also has high praise for Dr. Mullen. Marnie first met Dr. Mullen when she and her sister, Mary Mullen, M.D., came to speak at Ursuline. Twenty-two years later, after Marnie’s son Frankie’s diagnosis of kidney cancer at age four, they met again. “Not only is Dr. Mullen the worldwide expert in my son’s tumor, but she also loved him almost as much as we do. We will be forever grateful to her for saving Frankie’s life.”
“Receiving the Spirit of St. Angela Award is very humbling for me, Mullen says. My parents carefully chose how their daughters would be educated. That’s why we ended up at Ursuline.”
Her sisters, Mary Mullen, M.D., Ph.D., and Katherine Mullen, J.D., both graduated from Ursuline in the Class of ’79. “The increasing rarity of Catholic schools educating young women makes Ursuline all the more relevant and all the more important. I think it’s a unique and special way to obtain a well-rounded education that helps give young women the building blocks they need to become leaders of society, and society needs leaders who have the foundation and the core values that an Ursuline education gives to them.”
In addition to her incredible work, Dr. Mullen has volunteered for over 30 years at Hole in the Wall Camp, a summer camp for children with serious medical conditions. She and her husband, Stephen Wukitch, Ph.D., have four children (including two Ursuline alumnae)—Abigail ’18, Caleigh ’20, Chloe, and Brian.
SCHOOL THE WORLD: Serviamin Action
This past summer, members of the Ursuline community embarked on a service trip to Central America with School the World, an organization dedicated “to disrupting the cycle of extreme poverty through the power of education.” In addition to building classrooms and schools in underserved communities, School the World supports local educators through training programs, essential materials such as textbooks and library books, and access to education beyond the primary level. To take part in a School the World service trip, each participant must raise $4,000 to cover the costs of construction materials, educational resources, toys, and other necessities.
Seniors Grace Meurer, Serafina Reilly, Jillian Rizzo, Marissa Mazur, Adrianna Lane, Casey McManus, and parent Kristie McManus ’98, P’26 spent a week serving in Guatemala. Seniors Katy MacAulay, Lucy Mulcunry, and Samantha Doyle traveled to Honduras.
At their respective sites, Ursuline students and fellow volunteers helped construct new classrooms by mixing cement, painting, installing furniture, and more. They also built meaningful connections with local children and families, taught English lessons, and engaged in various community activities. The work was challenging as well as physically demanding but incredibly rewarding. Ursuline celebrates the compassion, strength, and willingness of our students to dive headfirst into the School the World experience.
“School the World doesn’t just build schools—they build hope, connection, and purpose. I came to help others, but I received so much more in return. I’m forever thankful for this experience. It was one of the most meaningful things I have ever done. The entire trip I thought about the values Ursuline instilled in me about service.”
- Kristie McManus ’98, P’26
INTRODUCING Mission Makers!
Ursuline’s Campus Ministry team is connecting with the community in a new and exciting way: through a video podcast known as “Mission Makers.” Episodes feature conversations between members of the Campus Ministry team and are described as “short micro-lessons on the powerful ways in which we cultivate, honor, and live our mission at Ursuline Academy.”
When asked about the impetus behind the project, Director of Mission, Equity, and Inclusion, Mary-Kate Tracy ’94, said, “Mission Makers provides us with a different forum to have conversations. The students are learning by listening to our discourse.”
Campus Minister Kathleen Furey ’18 added, “It allows us to reach the students on their level—they engage with the content like they would in a TikTok or YouTube video.”
Mission Makers provides our community with an engaging and informational resource to educate viewers about the Ursuline mission, ministry updates, and spiritual life on campus.
Putting the “sister” in sisterhood!
UA SIBLINGS
COACH OF The Year
Congratulations to Ursuline’s Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Dave Nicholson, for recognition as the MIAA’s Division III Girls Coach of the Year in The Boston Globe !
This past spring, the Bears Varsity Lacrosse Team upset Ashland to make it to the quarterfinals and finish the season 17-4. Nicholson refers to this season of Bears as “one of the best teams I have ever coached.”
Lacrosse player Meera Raskin ’26 says, “Coach Dave lit a fire under me when I began playing for him in seventh grade, and from that moment on, [he] has inspired me to give 110% in everything I do.” Raskin committed to play Division III lacrosse at Bowdoin College.
Nicholson now has a 51-12 overall record with the program. We celebrate Coach Nicholson for his dedication to his players, love of lacrosse, and success on the field. Congratulations, Coach Nicholson, and go Bears!
Tea Room GAME-CHANGER
In January 2025, Ursuline Academy welcomed a new food service provider for the Tea Room, Rebecca’s Culinary Group. They quickly made an impact, introducing healthier and more nutritious foods. Students report feeling that the wide variety of food options available, combined with healthy and tasty choices, helps them make better food choices each day.
Rebecca’s Cafe offers an inclusive menu that includes freshly prepared entrées with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. There is also a salad bar with seasonal produce and various toppings and dressings. Sandwiches, wraps, and other grab-and-go items are available and convenient for students on the go.
By providing a convenient online account system—Meal Manage—Rebecca’s makes it easy for families to set up and fund accounts, review menu options, and provide important updates about allergies. The system is designed to be user-friendly, allowing customization and ensuring students receive meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences.
Rebecca’s is committed to sustainable practices, including reducing food waste, sourcing ingredients responsibly, and using eco-friendly packaging whenever possible. This aligns with Ursuline’s values of stewardship and care for the environment.
Students Take Flight
COSTA RICA
byTori Higgins ’26
This past summer, a group of student adventurers travelled to Costa Rica for eight days of exploration and new experiences.
Our Favorite Activities:
• A one-hour hike to Volcano National Park
• Trekking across a hanging bridge in the rainforest.
• Discovering animals of the rainforest, including a red dart frog, among the most dangerous of the poisonous frogs in the world!
• Visiting a farm growing chocolate and sugar, and sampling sugar cane right from the ground.
• A crocodile safari.
Not only was it a truly enjoyable trip with many new adventures, but it also expanded our understanding of another culture. We are grateful that Ursuline gave us this amazing and educational travel adventure.
GREECE
by Mia Caparrotta ’26
During our 10-day trip to Greece, we explored Greek history and traditions and created lasting memories with our Ursuline sisters.
Our Favorite Activities:
• A guided tour of the Acropolis.
• An Aegean cruise that took us through the Greek islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, and Patmos, and the Turkish city of Kusadasi.
• A tour of the site of Ephesus, including a collection of well-preserved ruins from an ancient city.
• A bus ride through Santorini.
• Group dinners and performances on the cruise ship.
• Greek food, music, and dancing.
Our time in Greece strengthened our bonds, creating memories that will stay with us forever. We landed back in Boston with a greater appreciation for the world and even stronger ties to our Ursuline community.
MODEL UN Inspires Future Leaders
Model UN captures a special place in my heart because it goes beyond just an academic exercise; it brings history and politics to life in a way that textbooks simply cannot. As President of Ursuline’s Model UN Team, I have led and participated in numerous conferences that have strengthened my skills in diplomacy, critical thinking, and public speaking while fostering lasting friendships. Dr. Sarah Sedman’s commitment, as our Advisor, greatly contributes to our team’s success. More than an extracurricular activity, Model UN empowers students to engage thoughtfully with the world and make a meaningful impact.
Isabella
Borgonzi ’26
Faithful CITIZENSHIP IN ACTION
When Dr. Phyllis Morrison teaches Christian Morality and Social Justice to Ursuline’s juniors, she presents the material through a focus on faithful citizenship. While she asks students to think about what it means to act morally in challenging situations, she also asks them what it means to be a faithful citizen.
“Being a faithful citizen means that you must not only identify issues but then do something about making a change.”
Dr. Morrison, who heads Ursuline’s Theology Department, asked her students to identify a local issue of social injustice, assemble research, and make recommendations in an advocacy letter to a public leader. After reading the finished letters, she was floored. Students wrote about urban violence, hospital closings, budget cuts in their towns, funding for the unhoused and veterans, school shootings, and more—all issues with significance to each.
After sharing the letters with Head of School Kate Levesque, Dr. Morrison and students were invited to present their letters at Ursuline’s Serviam Donor Reception in January 2025, where guests were equally impressed by their efforts. At the event, Mairead Gero ’26 spoke about the letter she wrote to Mayor Wu of Boston.
“I gravitated towards researching issues in special education because my brother has Down Syndrome. He has attended Boston Public Schools his entire life. I’ve seen the services that
have helped him and the things that he’s struggled with. I stumbled across a Boston Globe article about the city’s dual-language schools and how they lack special education programs, so students who qualify for both an IEP and a dual-language program have to pick between going to a school that is English-only but meets their educational needs or going to a school that can teach them in their native language.”
After Mairead’s presentation, Sara Zrike ’95, an Ursuline alumna who was attending the event, approached her and told her that she was an Instructional Coach in the Boston Public Schools (BPS) and had worked in dual-language education in Boston for over 20 years. She asked Mairead if she could share her letter with the director of BPS bilingual programs. “Mairead’s letter provided compelling evidence of the exclusion of students with significant needs from bilingual programs.” Sara notes that Mairead’s letter, “a powerful example of social justice in action,” reinforces the principle that “all students, regardless of disability, deserve access to dual-language education with proper support.”
Dr. Morrison is incredibly proud of the effort put forth by all her students, noting that these students are proof that the pricinciples and teachings of Saint Angela Merici are alive and well at Ursuline.
“Being part of a process that offers someone their rights and attends to their dignity as a human being is the mark of a faithful citizen. Reading the letters that these young women wrote still touches my heart, and I know that we’re in good hands going forward.”
Dr. Phyllis Morrison
KICKIN’ for a Cause
One of our core values, Serviam as a lived reality, is a pillar of our Ursuline identity that is reinforced throughout campus, even on the court or field. Several athletic teams rally together each season to make a difference for an organization they are passionate about.
For the past 17 years and counting, Coach John Forte’s soccer team has raised funds for breast cancer research. The soccer players promote this worthy cause by sporting pink socks and uniforms throughout the month of October. During the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Game, support turns into action. Proceeds from admission, raffle baskets, donations, and concession sales all go to benefit breast cancer research. Coach Forte said, “The proceeds are split equally and then donated to two different foundations—Making Strides and Gloria Gemma. These amazing organizations hit close to home for me and my team.”
UA GRAD Explores Mars!
Jackie Wells ’23 is a junior at Tufts University studying planetary chemical analysis and astrobiology. When she is not in class, fulfilling RA duties, or at track and field meets representing Tufts in the javelin event, she can be found interning on campus with the Kounaves Research Group, which is conducting research funded by NASA to detect the existence of biomarkers—molecules that provide scientific evidence of past or present life on Mars.
“It has become clearer that there may be other places besides Earth that have or once had environments capable of supporting life,” says Jackie.
In the lab, Jackie is researching as well as testing samples in the “Mars Chamber,” which simulates the atmospheric pressure on the Red Planet. The discoveries made by the Kounaves Group will not only advance our knowledge of conditions on Mars but also provide an important framework for future Mars missions.
“I love that chemistry is analytical and hands-on,” explains Jackie, who completed both Honors and Advanced Placement Chemistry at Ursuline. Jackie’s peers and teachers remember her quick wit and insightful scientific perceptions as well as her bright smile. As she considers the trajectory of her career, Jackie ultimately envisions herself using her skillset in chemistry to conduct cancer prevention research.
Jackie’s commitment to learning, her sharp analytical instinct, and her curious mind set her apart as a scholar prepared to change not only our world but the entire galaxy as we know it.
Photograph courtesy of Tufts University.
REFLECTIONS FROM an Alumna Coach
by Julia Goyette ’14
As a proud 2014 graduate, it is both a privilege and an honor to return to Ursuline Academy as a volleyball coach. The education, support, and lifelong friendships I received during my time as a student at UA are truly priceless. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community that shaped me—through the sport I love—by helping guide the next generation of Bears. In 2018, I completed my undergraduate degree and began the next chapter of my life: law school. The transition from college athlete to law student was anything but easy. Volleyball had always been my outlet, and the thought of moving forward without it was daunting. Then, everything seemed to fall into place. An opportunity opened up to return to my alma mater, this time as a coach. I jumped at the chance, and I can say with confidence that my life has been better for it.
Over the past six years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching many remarkable young women. Each player is unique, and every season brings its set of highs and lows. Yet by the end of each year, I always remember why I said “yes” to coaching. It’s the players who bring me back, year after year. The sisterhood that Ursuline fosters is unlike any other
and is deeply reflected in our volleyball program. Our coaching staff and athletics department are committed not only to building technical skills but also to supporting our athletes as they grow into confident, resilient young women. Volleyball is a sport that demands teamwork—and when all the pieces finally fall into place, it’s a beautiful thing to witness. Being part of that process, even in a small way, is incredibly rewarding.
While wins are always worth celebrating, one of my proudest moments came from a speech at our end-of-season banquet. After being her coach for four years, one of my players affectionately gave me the title “Mama Bear.” I now carry that name as a badge of honor.
It’s rare to find joy and to be able to share it at the same time. Now, coaching alongside my father, I have the privilege of sharing the joy and mechanics of the game I love with young women of extraordinary character. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity to coach at UA.
If you ever find yourself in the Reynolds Center, I invite you to come support the Bears. The volleyball court is a powerful space—where intelligence, strength, and passion come together.
CURRENT ALUMNAE COACHES
Lauren Fay ’19
JV Assistant Soccer Coach and JV Assistant Softball Coach
Lindsay Gioioso ’14
Varsity Hockey Assistant Coach
Julia Goyette ’14
JV Volleyball Coach and Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach
Lilly Higgins ’16
Ski Team Coach
Meredith Lepper ’89
Junior High Soccer Coach
Molly McDonald ’19
Ski Team Assistant Coach
Nora Kate O’Brien ’10
Varsity Hockey Coach
Morgan O’Donnell ’15
Varsity Basketball Coach
Carolyn Topham ’97
Varsity Assistant Softball Coach
Julia Goyette ’14 (left) and the Ursuline Volleyball Team.
Innovation AT WORK
New Director Sets Ursuline Community Up for Success
Tony Robbins once said, “The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the quality of people you choose to surround yourself with.” There is no better quote to ascribe to a person who works with Ursuline students, faculty, and staff every day in the iHub—Dr. Chris Benham. The impact Dr. Benham has had on Ursuline is a game-changer. At a time when schools are pressured to transform and evolve so that students remain challenged intellectually in a global economy, Dr. Benham has helped Ursuline Academy to maximize the potential of not only our students but also our faculty and staff. Dr. Benham leads the I.D.E.A. (Innovate, Design, Engage, Apply) Hub makerspace, moderates the bearBots, our robotics team, and works directly with our faculty to create innovative educational experiences, moving the curriculum beyond the four walls of the classroom and into learning beyond Lowder Street.
Dr. Benham spent the first few months at UA seeking to understand the needs of the program and how to best facilitate the vision of a forward-thinking academic program grounded in traditional Catholic values. The I.D.E.A. Hub provides, as he would describe it, “an intentionally flexible environment designed to accommodate a wide range of work. It features resources for both physical fabrication and digital media creation, encouraging collaboration and design thinking.”
Students can use the iHub tools to create virtual showcases, record and edit high-quality video and audio, or use the green screen to simulate real-world environments, allowing for real-time, immersive engagement in cultures around the world. At a time where critical thinking, creative problem-solving, connection, collaboration, and engagement are at the forefront of teaching and learning, Dr. Benham has students rethinking ways to address global challenges by helping them to engage in an active and collaborative process that has the ability to transcend borders.
Dr. Benham will conduct additional workshops and will further develop a partnership with Boston College, whereby UA can develop an extension of our classroom curricula, engage in co-curricular learning, and invite visiting scholars to work with Ursuline students in person or via Zoom. In the future, this partnership will provide opportunities for students to shadow BC professors, grad students, and other professionals during school breaks as we continue to grow our externship program.
As you continue to follow Ursuline, stay tuned for upcoming podcasts, video essays, documentaries, 3D models, and virtual showcases of our students’ work. Dr. Chris Benham is an impact player on the Ursuline campus; no doubt the quality of teaching and learning at Ursuline Academy will continue to grow with Chris on the team!
OUR SPEECH STARS Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk
Ursuline’s Speech Team had an outstanding 2024-25 season, highlighted by two students achieving State Champion titles in their respective categories through the Massachusetts Speech and Debate League (MSDL).
Grace Jean ’26 was named State Champion in Poetry, while Lorelei Hoffmeister ’27 was named State Champion in Declamation as well as Mixed Duo. Notably, Lorelei placed 40th in the nation in Declamation—a remarkable feat.
In addition to competitions, Grace and Lorelei performed at Ursuline’s Accepted Students’ Reception at the invitation of the Chief Enrollment Officer. Together, Grace and Lorelei presented a mesmerizing and moving rendition of an excerpt from the musical Hamilton (see photo below). Lorelei embodied Alexander Hamilton’s ambition, Grace brought to life Aaron Burr’s jealousy and longing, and the audience was rapt. Prospective families commented all evening long about Grace and Lorelei’s talent and presence on stage.
We celebrate Grace, Lorelei, and the entire Speech Team for their passion, hard work, and dedication to the art of storytelling. We can’t wait to see what the new season holds!
ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
75% of students participated in a sport.
Alana Hogan ’25 hit 1,000 points in Basketball and committed to play at Kenyon College.
Lacrosse coach Dave Nicholson was named Boston Globe Division 3 Coach of the Year.
All Spring Sports qualified for post season tournament play.
Parent volunteers assist with Admissions and Advancement events throughout the year.
Word-of-Mouth KEY TO ENROLLMENT
Parent Ambassadors are a core component of Ursuline’s enrollment strategy, and they directly support our marketing and admissions efforts throughout the year. Oftentimes, it’s a familiar face at Open House, a parent coffee, or someone to greet you at our many welcome events for new families. Ambassadors share their personal insights and experiences regarding their daughter’s education at Ursuline in a way that is both practical and genuine.
Generally, word-of-mouth marketing—at any Catholic or private school—is the single most important factor in a family’s decision to explore a new school. It’s that encouragement that motivates a family to visit, shapes their understanding of Ursuline’s mission, and ultimately may influence the enrollment decision, which makes this effort especially key to our enrollment strategy.
Over the years, we have built a robust Parent Ambassador Program and recently expanded it to include a new Parent Connect feature, as well as assigning Parent Mentors for our newly enrolled families. Parent Connect is available on our website and allows prospective parents
to “connect” directly with a Parent Ambassador independent of the Admissions Team. Offered at many private schools, the goal of this program is to provide a platform for authentic conversations and honest feedback as prospective parents research schools. It also offers Parent Ambassadors an opportunity to share what they love best about Ursuline, which is invaluable in our recruitment of new students.
Once enrolled, the Parent Mentor Program provides new families with a parent contact prior to the first day of school. Parent Mentors are each assigned a few families, and beyond an initial outreach, they help facilitate the transition for new families during their daughter’s first year at Ursuline. Sometimes it’s the silly questions, or not knowing who to contact for a specific need, that stymies a parent, and having another parent to ask eases that anxiety.
We are grateful to the dozens of parents who volunteer their time in the role of ambassador. Their commitment is a true testament to the strength of our mission and the spirit of Serviam in the Ursuline community.
Festival Arts OF THE
A FOUNDATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS: Ninth Grade Colloquium
The transition from middle school to high school involves many defining moments. Recognizing the importance of this transition, the Ursuline faculty has revised the 9th Grade Colloquium, a required course for freshmen, to better meet the needs of students as they enter high school. The updated curriculum provides a structured and supportive environment that fosters both personal and academic growth while cultivating a strong sense of engagement and belonging. Students work closely with their teachers, the Director of the Academic Resource Center, the School and College Counseling staff, and the Director of the iHub to engage in multidisciplinary learning. Our goal is that each student feels inspired to do more than they thought possible.
The course encourages students to consider how their unique gifts shape their experiences and interactions. It emphasizes career exploration and the development of critical skills in reading and writing. Instruction in study skills, organization, and time management gives students strategies to develop effective habits and manage their time intentionally. The course also invites students to reflect on how the Ursuline mission influences their behavior, decisions, and sense of community. Culminating in the development of a portfolio that exemplifies students’ growth, the course includes an assessment of a draft application (resume and cover letter) to Ursuline’s signature externship program, Ursa Majors & Minors.
An integral aspect of the course is the study of the principles from the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. This book provides students a useful framework to build character, learn to be proactive, set meaningful goals, prioritize effectively, work collaboratively, and maintain a healthy school and life balance.
By engaging in deep learning and reflection, the 9th Grade Colloquium equips students with the skills and mindset necessary to thrive. It serves as a stepping stone for the high school experience, empowering each young person to embrace growth and contribute meaningfully to the greater school community.
A CELEBRATION OF Women in Leadership
by Isabella Borgonzi ’26
On March 7, Ursuline Academy celebrated Women’s History Month with its powerful Women in Leadership Program. This transformative gathering brought together 16 accomplished alumnae from diverse fields—engineering, finance, healthcare, and consulting, among others—who shared their journeys and inspired students from grades 9-12 with invaluable wisdom and guidance.
The event began with an electrifying keynote address by Tara Sullivan ’11, a Principal at Flare Capital Partners. She captivated the audience with her groundbreaking venture capital and healthcare innovation work, emphasizing the critical importance of resilience, adaptability, and confidence in forging ambitious career paths.
Following the keynote, students had the opportunity to participate in small-group discussions with alumnae, engage in candid conversations, and gain firsthand knowledge about professional life beyond Ursuline. I had the privilege of listening to Elizabeth Praught ’03, a mechanical engineer at National Grid, whose expertise in Liquified Natural Gas Design Engineering provided a rare glimpse into the dynamic world of engineering. As an aspiring civil engineer, I found her insights both eye-opening and deeply motivating. Learning about her day-to-day responsibilities and career trajectory strengthened my determination to pursue engineering.
The impact of this event was undeniable. Students left with tangible knowledge, invaluable advice, and renewed confidence in their futures. The Women in Leadership Program is not just an opportunity for networking and learning—it is a powerful affirmation that Ursuline women are leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Inspired by the alumnae who came before us, we are reminded to embrace our strength, challenge barriers, and strive for greatness in all we do.
PARTNERS IN Catholic Education
Local elementary and middle schools in the Boston archdiocese are important partners for Ursuline in Catholic education. Besides the commitment each one makes to promote Catholic education, the individuals at these schools—principals, counselors, and middle school faculty—build relationships with students and parents who may be considering Ursuline for the next step in their educational journey. They know their current students best, and they are often key to recommending those who might be a good match for Ursuline’s mission and curriculum.
To that end, each year the Ursuline enrollment team hosts a School Leaders’ Reception jointly with Xaverian Brothers High School to promote our unique offerings in all-girls and all-boys education, respectively, and to welcome them to campus for a tour with some of their own alumnae who are now Ursuline students. In addition to hearing from school leadership to learn about new initiatives and strategic plans, last September we hosted a guest speaker from the Educational Resource Bureau (ERB) who shared research focused on equity in entrance exam administration, interpreting results, and ways in which school leaders can help all students gain access to prepare for these exams.
With repeat attendees each year, the School Leaders’ Reception has become an important cultivation event each September, helping us to build relationships with those who can help promote our mission to the next generation of students. It gives school principals and counselors the opportunity to learn about the Ursuline of today, our plans for the future, and what families can expect from their admissions experience. Taking time for this unique networking opportunity has proven invaluable for both sides and allows for important conversations that build trust and transparency while affirming our shared belief in the transformative power of Catholic education.
Current Ursuline students reconnect with administrators from their elementary schools.
Courage in our hearts, Faith in our spirit, Joy in our sisterhood.
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URSULINE
LEGACY: Mike O’Connor P’03, ’08
Forty years ago, Mike O’Connor walked onto the Ursuline campus to interview for an open coaching position. He was interviewed by Sr. Rita Bourassa and Sr. Mercedes Videira, both of whom were stern in assessing new hires. “It was the most intense, challenging interview I have ever done,” remembers Mike fondly. “And I was in the police force!”
Sr. Rita and Sr. Mercedes couldn’t have known they were looking at an Ursuline legend-in-the-making: a future coach, accounting teacher, Board of Trustees member, father of two Ursuline graduates, and exceptional Athletic Director. Sr. Mercedes would laugh appreciatively if she knew Mike would later keep a poster-size photo of her in his office after it was unearthed from the former convent. To Mike, she would become a source of guidance and inspiration.
Above all, Sr. Mercedes and Sr. Rita saw what was most important: a person of exceptional character with a deep commitment to faith and community. Once hired, Mike put his love for the Ursuline community and dedication to Serviam at the forefront of every decision and action. St. Angela was clearly watching over Ursuline Academy the day that Mike O’Connor first walked through our doors.
Mike served as Ursuline’s Director of Athletics for fifteen years, and under his leadership, Ursuline’s athletics thrived. He transformed a limited sports program into a robust, competitive athletic powerhouse. Each year, more than 70 percent of our students participate in at least one sport, with many going on to play at the collegiate level. Mike always insisted that Ursuline’s mission be embraced both on and off the field, evidenced by the fact that Ursuline earned the MIAA Sportsmanship Award for 13 of the last 15 years.
What are Mike’s proudest moments? “There have been two that stand out for me: the first one was being asked to help coordinate the funeral of homeless
Navy veteran Donald Benson, which was held at Ursuline in February of 2019. It was amazing to see how the Ursuline community came together to honor this man who fought for our country,” Mike reflects. “The second was when the Ice Hockey teams came together to support the family of our JV coach Lauren Noonan and her son Owen, who was diagnosed with leukemia. The outpouring of love and support from the team members, along with the student body and our opponents from Dedham High, was amazing. I have never seen a larger crowd at one of our hockey games, and the girls (and their parents) raised over $12,000 for the family.” Knowing Mike, it is no surprise that he is most proud of the moments in service to others.
This past October, the Ursuline community gathered to celebrate Mike and his years of service to the school. Father Phil Dabney, a dear friend of Mike’s, celebrated Mass in his honor. Fr. Dabney and Mike actually spent time in the seminary together—“although only one of us made it,” jokes Mike. After Mass, Mike’s family, friends, students, coaches, faculty, and staff eagerly celebrated him during a luncheon. Head of School Kate Levesque ’77 and Board of Trustees Chair Scott Hestmark offered their gratitude and accolades before gifting Mike an Ursuline captain’s chair.
Mike shared, “In addition to offering the students a wide range of athletic opportunities, I am grateful for the chance I have had to meet so many wonderful families and coaches. I am sure some of these relationships will last a lifetime.”
THE CONVENT Kindergarten
by Sally Seufert Holmes ’71
On September 27, 1957, the Ursuline Sisters finalized a real estate transaction, securing their ownership of the 28-acre former Sarah Skinner Shea estate on Lowder Street in Dedham. With the acquisition of the 26-room, 1907 Georgian-style mansion and grounds, a two-year transition to the Dedham campus from Boston commenced. The plan included constructing a school building on the property. Selected Sisters from Arlington Street moved into the house immediately and opened a kindergarten in their newly designated convent just days later. Historian Sister Rita Bourassa, OSU, wrote, “For financial reasons and as a means of publicity, the Sisters opened a kindergarten there on October 7, 1957.”
Initially, nine girls and boys were enrolled, and class was held in the convent parlor. The following March, I joined the group, and thus began my unique and unforgettable early education experience. Mother Catherine was our teacher. When I returned for the 1958-1959 academic year, Mother Celine was principal, and Mother Carolyn (Sister Ursula Binnette) was at the helm of the kindergarten class, which grew to thirty-one students. During the day, Sisters assigned to the convent’s housekeeping juggled their busy workloads to warm-heartedly assist with the children.
That fall, in addition to hosting a now robust kindergarten, the Dedham Sisters made classroom space in the convent for Arlington Street’s ninth-grade students. The class of fifty was divided into two homerooms with Mother Bridget (Sister Bridget Puzon) and Mother Rachel (Sister Rachel Oulette); Reverend Mother St. Mark was the Mother Superior. Kindergartners benefitted greatly from the ninth-grade “big sisters,” whom we adored. I have a cherished memory of big sister, Inez Walsh Moore ’62. In 2022, for the first time since our long-ago convent school days, Inez and I reconnected, and I will always be grateful for our beautiful reunion and brief friendship before her passing. When we spoke of going to school in the convent, the years melted away, Inez reminiscing about coming into our kindergarten room with some of her classmates to play with us little ones.
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with three of my kindergarten classmates, Ann Podolski Palmer, Joan Ryan Parker ’71, and Mark Ryan, who shared their memories. Foremost is the shared recollection of our beloved teacher, Mother Carolyn. Ann remembers Mother Carolyn as a lovely, sweet woman who showed us genuine kindness, taking us upon her lap if we were upset. Joan recalls that Mother Carolyn, accompanied by another nun, would drive to pick
up Joan, her brothers Billy and Mark, and other Norwood classmates. Apparently, little Mark Ryan was underage for kindergarten, but he cried so that one day when Mother Carolyn came to pick up his sister and brother, she cheerfully exclaimed, “We’ll take him!” adding one more child to her flock.
Class time was built around discovery and development. The three-hour morning session was dedicated to “formal activity.” If a child stayed for the afternoon session, a hot lunch, rest period, and supervised play were offered. Each school day, our parents dropped us off at the side door (visible from today’s Reynolds Center) that opened into a service hallway where we shed our weather gear, if necessary. After depositing our outerwear, we wended our way through the hallway that opened into the magnificent marble-floored reception hall. Scurrying diagonally across the pillar-adorned room, we made it to the parlor door, the portal to our kindergarten world.
A gifted artist, Mother Carolyn had enlivened our classroom’s faded silk wall coverings with hand-painted nursery rhyme scenes. She taught us French through music. We sang songs such as “Frère Jacques” and listened to classical music on the phonograph. Indoor games included a fishing game that Mother Carolyn had crafted out of construction paper and magnets. On rainy days, we played and danced in the reception hall.
Outside recess was held by the former estate’s greenhouse, located in the vicinity of today’s Reynolds Center. Behind the house, a long, fruited arbor ran down a sloping hill to Highland Street. Ann, Joan, and I all have the magical recollection of running through this “Secret Garden” passageway.
In the spring of 1959, Mother Carolyn produced and directed a recital for our parents. Sister Rita Bourassa wrote of the intent: “During the entire year 1958, until the new Academy opened in September 1959…[events including] performances for parents of kindergarten children…kept alive in the minds of the clergy, the parents, and the students the Ursuline apostolate about to be launched in the area.” For the recital, Mother Carolyn chose the operetta “Fairies Are Really Truly.” Each child was assigned a role. We practiced in the reception hall. Costuming was colorful; we little girls dressed in satin dresses of varying hues. Ann and Joan were “Daisies.” Mark and I were “Dewdrops,” Mother Carolyn pairing us together to dance because we both had red hair.
By that fall, through unwavering diligence and faith, the Dedham Sisters opened the newly constructed school on September 10, 1959. The building housed 258 students, with class levels including kindergarten and grades seven through twelve. Thus concluded the short, yet historically significant, period when Ursuline Academy, Dedham, educated a cohort of its students in the Sisters’ convent.
HONOR THROUGH SERVICE:
Ursuline’s
Partnership with St. Anthony Shrine
During the International Day of Serviam in January, Ursuline volunteers helped stock the food pantry and refurbished community space at St. Anthony Shrine in downtown Boston. Head of School Kate Levesque ’77 was among the volunteers, and she inquired how Ursuline students might become more engaged with the Shrine’s ministries. Soon after, Fr. Tom Conway, OFM, Executive Director at the Shrine, invited UA peer ministers to serve as pallbearers at two funerals hosted through the Shrine’s Lazarus Ministry. Accompanied by then Athletic Director Michael O’Connor and Campus Minister Jordan Grubb, the students lived out Ursuline’s mission of respect, compassion, and service in a deeply personal way.
St. Anthony’s Lazarus Ministry provides burials for the homeless, abandoned, and those with no known next-of-kin, no matter their faith. Ursuline’s participation in this ministry allows our community to affirm our belief in the dignity of each individual as a unique creation of God. This beautiful opportunity to offer love, respect, and prayer echoes back to 2019, when Ursuline was proud to host a funeral on campus for Donald Benson, a navy veteran who passed without family or the means for his burial. Today, the flag that draped Mr. Benson’s coffin is proudly displayed in the Reynolds Family Center lobby, serving as a lasting tribute to his life and service.
BETHLEHEM Farm
With every project and every encounter, we lived our mission. Thank you for shaping our hearts.
Bethlehem Farm Service Trip Alderson, West Virginia
REFLECTIONS on Transformation
Each morning at Ursuline, students begin their day by gathering with a small group of classmates, led by a faculty advisor. Known as the “Advisory” period, this time is more than just a check-in; it fosters a sense of belonging and community for our students. It’s a safe space where students are encouraged to both celebrate their successes and to share their thoughts or concerns with a small, trusted group. Having this “homebase” is helpful for students as they continue to grow and evolve. It is a constant amidst lots of change. Known for her creative and meaningful lesson plans, Theology teacher and advisor Jen Foster brought a new approach to the start of the 2025-26 school year. Inspired by the idea of transformation, Jen asked each of her advisees to reflect on ways they want to grow and transform this year. Students wrote down their ideas, then taped their list to the back of a 3D paper butterfly. The butterflies now decorate Ms. Foster’s classroom and serve as a constant reminder to students that they are evolving each day. At the end of the year, students will re-examine their butterfly lists, reflecting on how they may have grown and matured throughout the school year.
Jen’s project provides a beautiful metaphor that encapsulates our advisory program. Advisory is like a chrysalis—providing a nurturing, safe space where students can grow and become the best version of themselves, ready to fly, just like a beautiful butterfly!
FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR Embraces Global Citizenship
Katie McGillivray ’16 first discovered her love of the Spanish language in an Ursuline classroom. More specifically, Katie remembers Señora Levin’s passion and enthusiasm while teaching. An Argentinian native, Señora Levin taught the girls more than just Spanish vocabulary and grammar—she immersed the Ursuline students in her culture. In Señora Levin’s classroom, Katie felt energized and inspired in that magical way one feels when they’ve discovered a new passion. Since then, Katie has become an educator herself, teaching Spanish and English to students around the globe.
After graduating from Ursuline as recipient of the Serviam Award, Katie continued her studies at Saint Anselm College as a Spanish and Secondary Education double major. During her junior year, Katie was awarded a competitive, international scholarship through the Gilman Program to study Spanish literature and language in Buenos Aires, Argentina. While there, Katie experienced firsthand the rich cultural traditions she learned about from Señora Levin. She drank maté, Argentina’s national drink, with new friends, and adjusted to longer days at a slower pace—she even acclimated to eating dinner at 10pm! As soon as Katie’s time in Buenos Aires concluded, she was eager to begin her next adventure abroad.
In 2020, Katie graduated from Saint Anselm College as the recipient of the Méndez-Faith Award, which is awarded to the graduating senior who has achieved the highest grade point average among all Spanish majors at the college. Equipped with her Ursuline and Saint Anselm education, Katie boarded a plane to Madrid, Spain, to begin her next chapter: teaching English at a bilingual immersion school, specifically, an all-girls, private Catholic school that reminded Katie very much of Ursuline. “Even the uniforms looked similar,” says Katie. “When I taught there, I was able to call upon my experiences at Ursuline to relate to the students.”
In 2023, Katie was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship that allowed her to return to Argentina to teach English to university-level students studying to become teachers. “I was able to connect with my love of teaching methodology and pedagogy, as well as my passion for language acquisition.” In the city of Villa Maria, Katie was known as “the American” by the locals—most of whom had never met an American. “I was able to represent the United States and teach them about the good and complicated parts of our country,” explains Katie. Additionally, Katie, who believes strongly in the importance of cross-cultural exchange, felt
LIVING Serviam
This spring, Tori Higgins ’26 was inducted into the Dorchester Hall of Fame, which celebrates “shining examples of selfless service and continued commitment and dedication to our beloved Dorchester.” Tori was recognized for her work at the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry, where she serves on a weekly basis.
Tori organizes an annual backpack drive and Christmas toy drive for the children who frequent the food pantry through her nonprofit organization, Kids Helping Kids. This past Christmas season, Tori raised over $3,000 and collected donations of more than 200 toys.
Pattie Brett, co-owner of the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry with her husband, Jim, puts it best: “To say we are grateful to have Tori among us is an understatement. Tori is one special angel in the circle of the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry volunteers.”
To honor Tori’s induction into the Hall of Fame, she and her family received a signed letter of thanks from Mayor Wu and an official citation of congratulations from the Massachusetts Senate. “When I started serving at the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry for my Ursuline service hour requirement in grade 7, my eyes were truly opened. I never knew how much poverty was in my town,” says Tori. “Now, I forget that I am supposed to keep track of my service hours because it has become a part of my life and my weekly routine.”
Just days after the Dorchester Hall of Fame event, Tori was recognized with a Boston Bruins MIAA Sportsmanship Award that “recognizes high school hockey players from across Massachusetts who exemplify a commitment to sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication both on and off the ice.”
A scholar, athlete, and model citizen, Tori truly embodies Serviam in her everyday life and we applaud her continued efforts to make a difference in her community!
FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR continued
it was important for the citizens of Villa Maria to know that there are people in the U.S., like her, who are eager to learn about and celebrate Argentinian culture.
Katie’s interest in cross-cultural exchange is founded on her belief in the importance of community—a value she learned at Ursuline. “That knowledge,” she says, “helped me make the most of so many different experiences and form long-lasting relationships. I want to be a contributing, active member of my community.” For example, Katie is returning to Spain in a few months to visit the school she taught at while in Madrid and to reconnect with her students. Katie also keeps in touch with Señora Levin; they even reconnected in Argentina while Señora Levin was on a trip with her high school AP Spanish students.
In the spring of 2025, Katie earned a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, with a focus on Teacher Leadership and Global, International, and Comparative Education. Katie’s work is “centered on designing meaningful learning experiences, supporting educators in their practice, and fostering global understanding through education.” In the future, Katie intends to manage exchange and study abroad programs—the same kind of programs that enriched her life and understanding of the world. She already serves as a Gilman Alumni Ambassador, a role that includes presenting about her Gilman experience and helping other students apply to the program.
No matter where Katie’s path leads her next, there is no doubt she will continue to invest time and energy to support cross-cultural collaboration. She embraces so many of the qualities of an Ursuline woman—and has already made an undeniable difference in the world.
Mass OF THE Holy Spirit
URSULINE WELCOMES
Archbishop Henning to Celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit
On September 17, Ursuline Academy joyfully welcomed Archbishop Richard G. Henning to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit. Celebrated annually, the Mass marks the beginning of a new academic year, welcoming new and returning students to campus for another year of spiritual and scholarly formation.
Head of School Kate Levesque ’77 welcomed students, faculty, and families to the Mass, noting that the opening Mass is a Catholic tradition dating back to the 16th century, “when Jesuit institutions began each academic year by calling upon the Holy Spirit and asking for the gifts of wisdom, guidance, and inspiration.” This year’s celebration was especially meaningful, as it marked the beginning of Ursuline’s 80th year. In her opening remarks, Levesque invited the community to join in prayer and song, sharing that “[we] are graced by your presence and made stronger when we pray together.”
In August 2024, following Cardinal Seán O’Malley’s retirement, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Henning the seventh Archbishop of Boston. As a newly designated Archbishop, Henning is especially in demand in the Archdiocese of Boston. Ursuline began coordinating this Mass in April 2025, and it was a privilege to welcome Henning to campus to celebrate. This occasion was Archbishop Henning’s first Mass at Ursuline Academy, and he expressed his admiration for Ursuline’s mission. “What a beautiful place… what a blessing,” he shared, addressing Ursuline’s students. “All of this—these are tools for the heart of the matter, the mission of the place, which is you.”
In his homily, the Archbishop deepened his message to students in particular, sharing that “Jesus wants to know you, wants to walk with you on the journey of your life. He wants to be in this gym, in the classroom, and in the hallways. He wants you to know his grace and his mercy.” He reminded all in attendance of the Golden Rule: “Love one another as I have loved you,” adding, “Apart from all of our other accomplishments as human beings, many of which are wonderful, this is the thing that makes us who we’re made to be.”
Mass of the Holy Spirit
Following Holy Communion, the new class of senior peer ministers received pins symbolizing their “commitment to serve the Ursuline community in witness to share [their] faith and joy,” according to Campus Minister Emily Amann. Levesque and Interim Principal Beth Choiniere distributed pins, and Archbishop Henning blessed the new Peer Ministers, asking that “they may hear the voice of Christ the good shepherd and see the face of God who is love.”
Peer Ministry is integral to the spiritual life of our school and a cherished tradition in the Ursuline community. Each year, nearly half of the senior class enrolls in the course, committing themselves to building an inclusive, faith-filled community. They share their faith with younger students, setting an example for spiritual formation and the development of the whole person. Peer ministers lead underclass retreats, plan seasonal prayer services, assist with reconciliation services, and attend Lazarus funerals for members of the Boston area.
“Peer ministry encapsulates the best of who we are and how we live our mission at Ursuline,” says Mary-Kate Tracy ’94, Director of Mission, Equity, and Inclusion. “It’s our students sharing their faith with their sisters and then encouraging their sisters to develop their own faith. It’s an organic way of sharing Ursuline’s core values from generation to generation.”
As he concluded Mass, Archbishop Henning conveyed his gratitude for the invitation to celebrate with the Ursuline community and for the servers, singers, instrumentalists, and Peer Ministers who contributed to the Mass. In appreciation, he asked Choiniere to grant the students a day off, as is the “tradition associated with the first visit of a new Archbishop to a school.” This proclamation was met with raucous applause from the students in the bleachers. “Just to be clear, we’re ruling out July and August,” he quipped.
During the recessional, Henning paused in front of the eighth grade, having heard from their teachers that they hoped for a picture with him. He was met with smiling faces and eager energy from the class, and all happily posed together for the camera. More excited students waited to introduce themselves in the Reynolds Center lobby after Mass, and families and guests gathered with the Archbishop in the Alumnae Room for a reception.
“[The Mass of the Holy Spirit] is not just any Mass; it’s the Mass that centers us as a community on our hopes and growth for the year,” says Tracy. “To be joined with Archbishop Henning as the head of the Archdiocese keeps us connected to our brother and sister schools and to the wider Catholic community.”
JOURNEY to Juneau
After graduating from Boston College in the spring of 2024, Erin Hernando ’20 packed her bags and prepared for her next adventure—a year of service in Juneau, Alaska.
Through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC), Erin volunteered in Juneau at the Zach Gordon Youth Center. The Center provides a variety of services, including mental health counseling, accessible food and shelter, afterschool activities, camps, and academic support. In her role, Erin supervised atrisk youth from ages 6 to 22 years old.
Erin worked to secure shelter for at-risk youth through transitional living apartments, an emergency shelter, and other housing programs. Additionally she led the Center’s nature and baking clubs. She happily recalls cooking hot meals in the kitchen, organizing group activities, and chatting with the youth. She found deep fulfillment in building trust and forming meaningful relationships with the children—many of whom were in need of a compassionate and supportive adult figure in their lives. As Erin shares, “Brightening their days brightened my day, every day!”
“I’ve known that it would be important to me to do a year of service after college since the eighth grade,” remembers Erin. The pivotal moment that inspired her occurred during Ursuline’s eighth-grade trip to Philadelphia. While walking through the streets, Erin felt inspired to reach down and hand a homeless person her spare change: a one-dollar bill. “The person looked up, smiled, and said, ‘God bless you.’ It really stuck with me,” says Erin. “It was the first time I made a conscious decision on my own to do good.” It was then that two truths crystallized for her: first, how much a small act of kindness can impact someone, and secondly, that she has so much love to give.
Currently, Erin is earning a master’s degree in social work at Boston College. She is completing clinical hours as a middle school counselor at Roxbury Prep School.
Erin believes that serving others is central to living a life she can be proud of. Sharing her compassion and the spirit of Serviam with the world certainly fulfills that goal!
NEW YEAR’S Networking Breakfast
Thanks to the generosity of the Sullivan Leadership Development Fund, Ursuline has held a Networking Breakfast for alumnae and current students at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood for the past two years in January.
In addition to networking opportunities and a buffet breakfast, the event included a professional photographer who took headshots and a career consultant who reviewed and offered advice on students’ resumes and LinkedIn profiles.
We are excited to offer this opportunity and provide students with resources and connections that will continue to serve them in their lives after graduation.
SERVIAM and the Language of Care
When a health emergency struck one of her housekeepers, this Ursuline mom felt helpless. The employee, an immigrant like herself, couldn’t communicate with emergency responders. It was a wake-up call.
“I just kept thinking,” she said. “What if that were me?”
That moment lit a spark. As the mother of an Ursuline student and a manager in the hospitality industry, she believes in giving back. And Ursuline’s emphasis on Serviam has been a role model for their family. So, Shoumala Ghosh, General Manager at The Four Points Sheraton in Norwood, reached out to the Norwood Literacy Volunteers Program and asked, “What if we brought the classroom to the hotel?”
Most literacy programs are one-on-one, typically held in libraries. She proposed something different—a group setting, on-site at the hotel, and built into the employees’ schedule. A safe space. A shared experience. A chance for coworkers to learn English together and to build confidence and community.
That was three years ago. Since then, the program has grown, serving nearly 20 staff members
each year. Volunteers, many of whom are retired teachers, show up weekly with personalized lessons, vocabulary lists, and a caring spirit.
Shoumala has seen the transformation. Her staff now chats with guests, writes in English, and beams with confidence. A simple whiteboard in the breakroom holds weekly phrases to practice. “We speak the language of smile,” she says. “But now, we speak a little more.”
Shoumala is humble—she funds many of the classroom supplies herself because she wants her team to feel supported. “If you take care of your people,” she says, “your people will take care of your business.”
Her daughter Sanvi ’29 also exudes the Serviam spirit. She was recognized this year with a scholarship for her academic achievement, humility, and concern for others. Outside of school, she volunteers at religious education classes, delivers meals on holidays with her mom for Meals on Wheels, and goes shopping with her mom for supplies for the literacy program at the hotel. This is Serviam... and the language of care.
REPORT of Gifts
Facts & Figures
2024 - 2025 Summary of Gifts
Fund for Ursuline: $561,224
Special Events: $346,660
Grants, Scholarships, Other: $446,823
Total Philanthropic Revenue: $1,354,707
2024 - 2025 Operating Income
Tuition & Fees (Net): 85%
Fund for Ursuline and Other Gifts: 9%
Special Events (Net): 3%
Other Income: 3%
Giving Trends
2024 - 2025 Operating Expenses
Instruction and Student Services: 80%
General, Administration, Facilities: 20%
Giving By Constituency
Alumnae: $411,772
Board of Trustees: $36,240
Parents: $143,566
Parents of Alumnae: $186,885
Friends: $183,483
Total Donations to the Fund for Ursuline
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Day of Giving 2025
Leading up to our Day of Giving on March 20, 2025, we profiled fifteen students and alumnae to share their stories of gratitude, academic curiosity, perseverance, teamwork, and giving back. With these women as inspiration, the Ursuline community raised over $200,000 to help us continue to empower our students and shape their futures.
Thank you!
Save the Date
We’re excited to share that Ursuline will celebrate our next Day of Giving on Thursday, March 5, 2026. If you can offer a matching gift challenge or help engage your fellow alumnae, parents, and friends please contact Janet Reynolds, Director of Annual Giving, at jreynolds@ursulineacademy.net.
We welcome your support at any time. Please scan this QR code to make a gift. Thank you!
SERVIAM SOCIETY 2024-2025
The Serviam Society recognizes philanthropic leadership giving to Ursuline Academy. The society includes donors who commit gifts totaling $1,000 or more to Ursuline during a fiscal year. The following donors made gifts to Ursuline Academy at the Serviam Society level between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
St. Angela Merici Circle
Maureen Corkery Abate ’58*
Alexandra (Carr ’72) and Walter Baker*
The Catholic Schools Foundation
Fidelity Charitable*
The Flatley Foundation
Maureen (Flanagan ’76) and Daniel Flatley*
Kerrie and Scott Hestmark*
Kate (Nolan ’77) and Shaun Levesque*
Joanne (O’Donnell ’69) and Richard Spillane, Jr.*
Regina Sullivan ’78
Head of School Circle
BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
Catholic Health Foundation of Greater Boston, Inc.
Eileen Ahearn Connors ’62
Kathleen and Matthew Consigli*
DAFgiving360*
Rosalyn and Jack Doran
Jean and Christopher Egan
F.L. Putnam Securities Company*
Eileen and John Fox*
Mary and Timothy Hegarty
Megan Golden Hobson ’85*
Kathleen McGillycuddy and Ronald Logue
Wendy and Sean Lynch*
Kathleen and J.R. McDonald*
The Meaney Family
* Loyal donor with 3 or more consecutive Fund for Ursuline gifts
Principal’s Circle
Mary-Ellen and Gino Gioioso*
Kathleen (Hegarty ’99) and Stephen Palenscar
Mary Beth Murphy Roche ’81*
Academy Circle
Blackbaud Giving Fund
BNY Charitable Gift Fund
Carol and Bryan Connolly*
Susann and David Curtis
Curtis Charitable Trust
Maureen O’Keefe Doran ’65*
Katherine and Thomas Gormley*
Katie (McAnulty ’97) and Mark Hegarty*
Mary Jo (Gorman ’82) and Paul Keaney*
M&T Bank
Caroline and Patrick Maloney
Mary-Jeanne (O’Connor ’81) and Mark Manning*
Gail McCready*
Margo Lita Merchant ’64 (deceased)
Jennifer Kordell and Timothy Moran*
P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.
Sabeena Chacko Raskin and Kevin Raskin*
Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Margaret Maguire Rodgers ’65* (deceased)
Denise and James Simpson*
Ursuline Circle
Carrie and Peter Alto
Christina and John Anderson
Suzanne Ferguson Burkhardt ’81*
Kathleen Cartwright
Jeanne Supple Cavanaugh ’63*
Beth and Hugh Cole*
Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
Deborah Dee Curran ’53
F. L. Putnam
Ann and Joseph Gioioso*
Elaine and Anthony Grillo
J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund
Meg and Chris Kaster*
Camille and Frederick Lee*
Mary (Connolly ’78) and Stan Luniewicz*
Susan Mathew
Johanna Messina*
Kelly Reynolds Miller ’04*
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Global Impact
Funding Trust, Inc*
Donna Morrison*
Mary Murphy ’82*
Needham Bank
Mary Elleen Noonan Patton ’81*
Chloe Potash ’10*
Prime Restoration & Remediation LLC
Lisa and Paul Schneider
Cathy and Joe Solomon
Julie and Kurt Steinkrauss*
The N&D Group
Carolyn Thorne ’90 and Joseph Ziska*
Veterinary Services of Westwood
Nicole Bordeleau and Craig Wright
Anonymous (2)
Partners in Mission
Sarah Abbott ’88 and Craig McCurley
Gail and Steve Agreste
Mary Meade Ambrefe ’84*
American Online Giving Foundation
Anderson Electrical Contractors, Inc.
The APAS Foundation*
Bank of Canton
The Benevity Community Impact Fund*
Rae-Anne and Jeffrey Butera*
Dina and Gregory Connor*
Pamela and John Connor
Marybeth Nelson-Considine and Jonathan Considine
Kerry Cronin ’87 and Elliott Martin, Jr.
Dedham Savings
Foley Palenscar Schortmann Insurance Agency
Lawrence Furey*
Mary Pat Morris Hawkins ’81*
Kristin and Patrick Helm*
Heritage Financial Group
Elizabeth (McManus ’76) and John Howard*
Cynthia Iris ’72*
Mary and Stephen Kavanaugh*
Melanie and Scott Kelley*
Kathleen (Maddox ’89) and Matthew Kelly*
King & Bishop
Kasey Crist and Brendan King
Gina Susi and Christian Leimkuehler*
Elizabeth Mathew*
Mary Hughes McCarthy ’62*
Christine and James McGrail*
Marilyn and Peter McManus*
Jenifer and Arthur McNulty*
MDS/Miller Dyer Spears Architects
Maureen Cullen Mellen ’69*
Victoria and Georgiy Nikitin*
Mollie and Thomas O’Hara*
Christina Stenholm O’Leary ’68
Kathleen Reilly
Mary Creeden Risio ’64*
Rojo Company
Tracy and Kevin Routhier
Carol and David Ryan*
Santander Bank
Dianne Shalbey
John Shalbey, Jr.
Sara Shanahan and Joseph Callanan
Sarah Smith ’04*
Regina and Edward Spadoni*
Nadine Fitzwilliam Steffan ’88*
Michelle and James Steinkrauss*
Vanguard Charitable*
Maureen Murphy Wilkens ’52* (deceased)
Anonymous ’53 (1)
Educator’s Circle
Cynthia and Jack Aber*
Sheilah and Kevin Barley*
Luisa and Anthony Borgonzi
Bowditch & Dewey
Maggie Freeman Burns ’76*
Lars Carlen
Susan and Joseph Carrozza*
Katherine and Christopher Chan
Susan and David Clancy*
Susanne Clark ’92
Patricia Cloonan ’66*
Janice and Edward Conway
Margaret and Stephen Costello
Patricia Foley Cummins ’77*
Elaine and John Curran*
Mary Erina Driscoll*
Christina Dymek-Thompson ’66*
Gail Ensdorf
Kathleen Finnerty OSU*
Mary Ann and Charles Fitzpatrick*
Casey and Kevin Friedman*
LEAVE A Lasting Legacy
Legacy gifts can have a profound effect on Ursuline Academy’s work. A charitable gift from your estate, naming Ursuline in your assets or as a beneficiary of your insurance or retirement plan can be a simple way to lend your support. Another way to make a tax-free gift to Ursuline Academy is the IRA charitable rollover (also called the Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD). If you have questions about the various ways you can leave a legacy, please call Joe Ziska at 781-493-7711 or visit plannedgiving.ursulineacademy.net.
If you’ve remembered Ursuline Academy in your estate plans, we’d love to know so we can express our gratitude.
The Ursuline community remembers the life of Melissa (Merchant ’90) Kirk, P’25, ’28, a woman defined by extraordinary faith and devotion to family. Melissa passed away in February 2025, having lived a life devoted to love, service, and courage and leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Melissa was a proud member of the Class of 1990, and she later returned to campus as a parent when her daughters, Abigail and Rebecca, chose to follow in her footsteps. She gave back generously to her alma mater, serving as a Parent Ambassador and volunteering at school events. She welcomed new families to campus with warmth and kindness, delighting in building connections that strengthened the Ursuline community.
Faith was Melissa’s compass. As priest and friend, Fr. Joe Mazzone reflected in his homily at her funeral, Melissa faced her illness with remarkable grace, courage, and trust in God’s love. He said, “She was more defined by her life—her zest for it, her joy in it, and her gratitude for it.” Fr. Mazzone added that, “Melissa took to heart the words of her Savior Jesus, who said, ‘The greatest among you is the one who serves.’ She was always willing to put the needs of others before her own. Melissa’s love endures in her daughters, her family, her friends, the community she built, and the legacy of faith and service she leaves behind.” Melissa will always remain a cherished member of the Ursuline community.
FUND FOR URSULINE 2024-2025
Gifts to the Fund for Ursuline support the Academy’s ongoing operational expenses and impact every aspect of the student experience. As the school’s largest source of income after tuition, the Fund for Ursuline provides a core source of funding, enabling the Academy to offer programs and initiatives that benefit the entire community, funding the gap between the price of tuition and the actual cost of educating our students. We are deeply grateful to those supporters who made Ursuline a philanthropic priority with gifts to the Fund for Ursuline between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
Benefactor’s Circle
Pamela and Justin Ahmad
The Ayco Charitable Foundation*
Donna and John Bent*
Diana Blakely*
Kathleen and Stephen Boccuzzi
Jennifer and Michael Boucher
Maureen and Leo Boudreau*
Maura Fagan Braslins ’79*
Elizabeth Dunlavey Cashman ’97
Kerry Cashman ’91*
Jaime Chase ’94*
Angela and David Crispi
Christina Burke Culgin ’08*
Heidi and Jonathan Cullen
Lindsey and Christopher Cusson*
Jennifer Doherty*
Maria and Peter Dow*
Melissa and James Downey*
Elaine Driscoll-Holbrook ’94
Robert Entigar
Susana and Martin Fantozzi*
Sheila and Steven Farley*
Jane Feely-Marinella ’83
Norine and Peter Fetter*
Sean Flaherty
Kathleen Reynolds Fletcher ’06*
Lauren Ollerhead Fries ’14*
Karen and Michael Gormley
Kellynd and Keith Graham*
Lynne Hall
Debra Walsh Hartigan ’76*
Jessica and Michael Haynes
Lori and Marty Henry*
Katelyn Hunt ’97*
Abby Johnson*
Mary Pat Ryan Joy ’65*
Peggy Keteltas ’84
Stephanie (Purner ’98) and Brian Kiefer
Jean and James Kisgen*
James B. Kisgen Foundation*
Christine and Michael Lanagan
Christina and Jonathan Lang*
Rita and Gennaro Ledonne and Family
Marie Harrigan Lennon ’77*
Susan Looney ’83*
Norma Lucero
Jennifer and Brandon Lynch
Lorna and Christopher Maiona*
Margaret Mayers ’66*
Margaret and John Maziarz
Mary Jane and Gerard McDermott*
McFetridge Family*
Jennifer Gorman Memmott ’97*
Jill and Eric Meyers*
Janice and Robert Moore*
Phyllis Morrison
Elizabeth and Gerald Murphy*
Cara (Weddleton ’92) and David Nicholson*
Lisa O’Brien ’83*
Katharine O’Meara ’74*
Holly Pap
Susan Petrone and Leo Janas*
Siobhan and John Powell
Janet and Paul Reynolds*
Sharon Babcock Reynolds ’04
Meghan Kavanaugh Rich ’96*
Margaret and Thomas Rogers*
Jane and Prem Singh*
Deirdre Fahey Sonntag ’81*
Lauren St. John ’64*
Meghan Altman Stoll ’97*
Margaret Lannon Thorne ’63*
Patricia Grant Tocci ’62
Adriana Donovan and Cameron Trenor
Nancy and Peter True
Lorraine and Tony Wain*
Amy and John Weddleton
Margaret and Gerald Wilkens*
Mindy and Ron Xavier
Anonymous (3)
* Loyal donor with 3 or more consecutive gifts Benefactor’s Circle: $500 to $999 • Green and White Circle: $250 - $499
Green & White Circle
Susan Lang Abbott*
Kimberly and Robert Airasian*
Marjorie Hennigan Alutto ’84*
Claire and David Anderson*
Elizabeth Balanda Baldwin ’98
Elephteria Boutalis*
Lynne and Jonathan Braley*
Ann and Bruce Buccelli*
Gale Burns*
Carolyn Manning and Chris Busch*
Carol Cantwell ’84
Cynthia and Thomas Carlo
Claire Monahan Ciampa ’69*
Luisa Tosi Claeys ’63*
Kara and Richard Clark*
Kelly Muschiano Connolly ’87*
Judith White Costello ’66*
Mary and Donald Coyle
Anne and Andrew Curry
Patricia and David Dasher
Katherine Day-Meza ’11*
Beth and Jeffrey Delaney
Maria and Claudio DiLetizia
Mary Beth Keane Doherty ’77*
Katharine and Thomas Doyle*
Colleen Shea and Kenneth Ensdorf
F.L. Putnam Investment Management Co.*
Carol Luccio Farwell ’67*
Karen Faulkner ’63*
Kathleen and John Fitzgerald
Marge and Tom Floyd
John and Patricia Folcarelli
Marie and Anthony Fox*
Carol and Peter Gately*
Lisa and Jeff Gaulin
Tiffany and Jarrod Gero*
Nancy Pelletier Gessay ’66
Meredith and Jacob Giannotti*
Ann Haley Gildea ’72
Susan and Tom Gillis*
FUND FOR URSULINE 2024-2025
Michele Garrison Glynne ’80
Grace Chen and Jean-Sebastien Godbout
Maureen Greenwood*
Katherine and Kevin Grogan
Patricia and Thomas Harnan*
Susan and Aaron Hata
Melissa and Brendan Healy
Tara Gauthier and Kenneth Herold
Marianne Hickey ’67*
Sally Seufert Holmes ’71*
Lisa and Warren Hoppie*
Constance Horgan ’64*
Jean Kelley Jarvis ’87*
Janis Miller Johnson ’73
Mary Joseph ’12
Kimberley Joyce ’85
Bridget Keane ’91*
Ruth Cantwell Keeley ’78*
Susan and Dennis Kelley*
Eve Kelley ’86*
Ann Kelly
Meredith and Tory Kempf*
Joann (Spellman ’70) and Martin Kenney*
Alison Leed Dybes ’97
Regina Londergan-Paul ’72*
Dede and Matt Long*
Mary Lovely ’85
Susan and Jack Lovett
Barbara and Warner Lund*
Deirdre (Kirby ’98) and Matthew Lydon*
Stacie Manning ’04*
Susan White Manty ’75
Sara and Peter Marshall
Christine and Marc McCluskey*
Ashley Schroth McGregor ’04
Kate Robertson McKiernan ’96*
Nancy (Devine ’76) and Kevin McLaughlin*
Jerry McManus
Kathleen McNally ’10
Mary and John Merchant
Elizabeth Pasciucco Mingle ’97*
Carolyn and Brian Misasi
Corinne Creedon Monahan ’64
The Mooney Family
Rosemary and Alessandro Morteo
Mary Mullen ’79*
Aideen and Brendan Mulligan*
Melissa and John Nasrah*
Mary Ellen Haley O’Dea ’63*
Joan Ryan Parker ’71
Katherine Finucci and Steven Porcella*
Mary McTighe Prelack ’75
Kathleen Ashe Price ’72*
Gretchen Putnam ’89*
Yvette Putnam
Megan Quinn ’09*
Susan Leonard Repetti ’73*
Lillian Borowski Rock ’71
Amy (Mahoney ’84) and Peter Rockett
Jane and Timothy Rose
Mary Kate and Timothy Rose*
Michaela Pastore Rothmann ’10*
Mary and Anthony Rowan
Consuelo and George Ryan*
Judith Ryan ’56
Kate and Paul Scapicchio*
Susan Loughman Scavongelli ’80
Valerie and Gabriel Schmergel*
Nicole and Richard Siedel
Kimberly Smith*
Mary Eileen Sullivan Spano ’06*
Cecelia and William Stapleton*
Mary and Nicholas Stefanidakis
Susan Dowling Stewart ’65
Courtney and Karl Stubelis
Mimi Sundstrom ’73*
Rosanne Sundstrom ’72*
Kati and Kenneth Swift
Diane and Stephen Talutis*
Wendy and Ray Tarantola*
Valerie and Normand Vermette*
Joan and George Violin*
Kate and Ken Wade
Suellen Walsh ’85*
Cathy and Brian Ward*
Wegman’s
Patrice and Thomas Wesner
Maureen Crehan Whelan ’80*
Anonymous (4)
Century Circle
Tracy and John Abucewicz
Patricia Adams
Hui Ting and Sailing Adler*
Trish and Glenn Almquist*
Mary Anderson*
Kelly and Mark Anselmi*
Jennifer Atwell
Karen and Shawn Aylward
Nicole (Bourassa ’96) and Paul Bacigalupo*
Anne Baima
Jennifer Baima ’93
Deborah Banks
Janice Ryan Barrett ’62*
Barbara Brouckaert and Enrico Bellotti
Claire Kelly Bench ’65
Margaret and Richard Bernazzani*
Janice and Joseph Berns*
Marcell and Raj Bhangoo
Carol and Armand Bisson
Laura Borodic ’13
Andrea Boudreau ’91*
Virginia Morse Boyle ’67*
Diana Bradley ’76*
Barbara Gaquin Brandt ’65*
Karen and Michael Brodigan
Shea Butler Brosnihan ’08
Marie Buckley ’76*
Caitlin Burchill ’08*
Donna Burns*
Phoebe and Robert Bustamante
Victoria Thaler Cabot*
Margaret Sheehan Callahan ’60*
Annemarie and Tom Carey
Robert Carpenter*
Joann and Louis Cassis
Eileen and James Cataldo
Thomas Cavanaugh
Sheila Gilbert Chase ’77*
Margo Checrallah*
Jennifer Drury Chekijian ’99
Janice and Christopher Clark*
Eileen and Brian Clifford
Joan Clifford
Claire Emery Cobb ’84*
Kate and Jack Cochrane
Dorothy (Clark ’99) and J.P. Comella*
Janet Comiskey-Giannini ’65*
Ann Marie and Joseph Connolly*
Patricia and Paul Connolly
Simone Connolly ’24
Judy and Jack Connor*
Katherine Connors ’11
David Considine
Ellen and Alexander Costa*
Laura and J.R. Craven
Lauren Crispi ’14*
Georgia Cristley
Helene and Charles Crocini*
Jeanne Cronin ’59*
INTRODUCING Ursuline Academy Alumnifire
Ursuline Academy is very pleased to offer a new networking service for our alumnae: Alumnifire! Alumnifire is a social networking platform used by schools throughout the U.S. to provide an easy way for alumnae to connect. We have opened the platform to our entire alumnae community and invite you to join today.
It’s simple to set up your profile. You can add as much or as little to your profile as you want. Your name and graduation year are enough to get started. Adding more information will help you to make more connections. You can use Alumnifire to find classmates who share common interests. Or you can use the platform to promote your business, seek job opportunities, and more.
We hope you take advantage of this new online community. Ursuline sisters, unite! ursulineacademydedham.alumnifire.com
Eileen and John Cuddy
Mary and John Cuddy
Jody and Daniel Cullinan
Jane and Martin Cunniffe
Ann Boyle Cussen ’65*
Joan Cusson*
Kyung Eun Cha and Malcolm Dahn
Christine and Richard Daly
Brigit and Stephen Danckert*
Mary-Kate Danilecki ’11
Susan Delaney
Dempsey Insurance
Patricia and Robert Dempsey
Joan and William Dewan*
Elinor DiIorio
Marion DiTullio*
Paul Dobbs
Thomasin Doherty ’89
Ellen Donaghy
Mary Donald ’11
Eleanor and Anthony Donato
Katie and Mike Donnino
Cathy and Bill Donnino
Emily Doran ’03
Lorraine Dowdall
Judith Dozois
Alix Normile Driscoll ’60
Kathleen and Andrew Driscoll
Kim and Craig Dustin
Tara and Jack Dwyer
Elizabeth Flanagan Earle-Girard ’93
Martha and John Ebel*
Helena Thomas Effgen ’67*
Gretchen and Jason Eldridge*
Suzanne and Christopher Englert
Gabriela Zurzolo Eschleman ’85
Cathy O’Gorman Fagone ’65*
Sheila Kilroy Farragher ’85
Agnes Lawlor Farrell ’61*
Elaine Stone and John Feloney
Leigh Cooper Ferracane ’67
Janet and Tom Fetter*
Margaret and Joseph Finucci*
Sarah Peterson Fischer ’10
Bill Fisher
Brianne Fitzgerald*
Mary Beth Fitzgerald ’94
Maura Lydon Fitzgerald ’05*
Shannon Flynn FitzGerald ’94
Joanne Fitzsimmons ’72
Martha Callahan Flinter ’56*
Carolyn Foley
Carolyn A. Foley Revocable Trust
Michelle and Christopher Foley
Arlene Ford Dyment*
Jennifer Foster
Four Tara Realty Trust
Jennifer and John Fraone
Maryanne and George Gagne
Mary and Michael Ganley*
Amelia and Harilal Gatha*
Amelia B. Gatha Trust
Juliann D’Attilio Gautam ’85
Elizabeth and Matthew Gellene
Maureen Gibbons ’88
Joanne and Chuck Gibson*
Sheila and Walter Gilbert*
Peggy and Joseph Gilmore
Bethany Glennon
Lori Barbato Glover ’84
Ashley Gorham ’04
Sandra Bisceglia Gorham ’87
Elizabeth Gormley ’19*
Joanna Gormley*
Adrienne and Timothy Greene*
Victor Greene*
Kathleen Grey ’12
Sherry and Joseph Griffin
Suzanne Guiod ’86
Lauren Kelley Guyder ’10
Lena Suzanne and Joseph Halabi
Rosemarie Hanlon
Catherine Hapenney ’74
Barbara Coveney Harkins ’66*
Cindy and Ronald Harrington*
Elizabeth Farley Harrington ’06
Mary Kenney Harrington ’65*
Kwan Chan-Hawes and Matthew Hawes
Phyllis Hayes
Barbara Healey ’70
Judi and Tom Healy
Eileen and Stephen Heffernan*
Janet and David Hern
Ann and Paul Hesketh
Carolyn Hern Hickey ’02*
Robert Hickox*
Catherine Higgins*
Elizabeth Higgins*
Elizabeth Higgins
Franca and Joseph Hobbs*
Mary and James Hofmann*
Mary Elizabeth (Lydon ’98) and Kurt Hofmann*
Diane and James Holland*
Denise Horgan ’70
Patricia Howard
Ellen Fagone Huntley ’70*
Carol DeVirgilio Hurley ’83*
Karen Hurley*
FUND FOR URSULINE 2024-2025
Anne (Maguire ’69) and Thomas Hynes*
Joan Mathews Iani ’72*
Susan Wild and Joseph Iannoni*
Hanan El Khawly and Sam Issa*
Patricia and Carl Jay
Elizabeth Montgomery Jensen ’05*
Jessie Jones
Jeannemarie Joyce ’89
Andrea and Michael Katz*
Helen and Dennis Kay*
Florence Keefe
Clare and Jim Keefe*
Michelle Keefe ’96*
Eileen and Shaun Keefe*
Kathy and Dennis Keeley
Kathleen Geddis-Keil and Joseph Keil
Lauren Kelley ’28*
Margaret Kenney ’67
Maryalice McCulloch Kenney ’70
Mary and Jeffrey Keough*
Nicole and Christopher Ketchen*
Barbara and Glenn Kiefer
Kate Morse King ’06*
Pam Kirk*
Heather Malneritch Kollath ’92
Kelly and Chris Kostopoulos
Sheila Keefe Lamb ’08*
Lorraine and Robert Langone*
Sharon and Michael LaRose
Barbara and Norman LeBlanc
Jean Wholley Lee ’98*
Karen Bishop Lenahan ’68*
Dorothy Leon ’73*
Sheila and Joseph Leonard*
Nan Leonard ’82
Michelle and Andrew Lesiak
Tiffany and David Lewis
Mary and Stephen Libbey
Jean Lazzaro Lodge ’69*
Mary Driscoll Logan ’67*
Bruce Fallon-Long and Christopher Long
Adriana Lopez ’00
Helen Luccio*
Leigh Ann and Bryce Luetzen*
Mary Nealon Lusardi ’81
Cynthia Bucci Lyons ’77
Kelly and Richard MacAulay*
Marian Abbate MacDonnell ’73*
Kathleen and Joseph Magni
Marilyn Lanza Maguire ’65*
Sarah Lannon Malneritch ’71*
Carole Buttner Maloof ’50*
Jennifer Hallisey Mangan ’93
Louise Mann
Amy and Keith Marjani*
Mary Elizabeth Kelly Maye ’90*
Michael Mayer
Kathleen and Frederick McAnulty
Ann and Daniel McDonald
Patricia and George McDonald
Nancy White McDonald ’80
The McDonald Family
Ellen McGillivray
Madeleine Walsh McGuire ’78*
Linda McIntosh Agri ’87
Sarah Hart McLaughlin ’04
Cathy and Bernie McManus*
Kristie (Banks ’98) and Brian McManus*
Pamela and Michael McNamara
Kathy Meade*
Patricia Menno-Coveney ’71
Nancy Merlino
Metrowest Dental Alliance/Delima & Nguyen DMD
Meagen Sweeney and Stephen Mitchell*
Caitlin Perry Moczula ’05*
Mary Kenney Monagle ’83*
Karen and John Moran
Mary Stevens Moran ’72
Donna Morelli ’74
Paula Murphy Morris ’80
Christine (Brady ’95) and Matthew Morrow*
Karen Mortillaro*
Jennifer (Lanctot ’89) and Patrick Mungovan
Corinne Murphy
John Murphy
Kathleen Murphy ’91
Madelyn Murphy*
Matt Murphy
Taylor Raftery Murray ’08
Betsy and Eric Narciso
Claire Nauta*
Kerry Gilligan Nero ’88
Sonya Nersessian ’72
Maureen Newman ’66
Carolyn Crowley Ng ’80*
Heather Nguyen
Kathleen Nini*
Nora Kate O’Brien ’10
Rose and David O’Connor*
Bridget and John O’Connor
Kristi O’Connor
Donna and Robert O’Connor
Margaret O’Hara*
Diana Gulew O’Leary ’06*
Lynne Bonarrigo-Org and Erik Org*
Vanessa and Alex Ortega
Maeve O’Sullivan ’15*
Elaine Pagliarulo ’93*
Maureen Ryan Palermo ’77*
Peggy and David Palmieri*
Judith and Louis Panagotopulos*
Charlene Naymie Pastore ’77*
Jennifer Payne ’72
Michele Borowski Pedzewick ’69
Mary and Robert Perry*
Alison Petrie
Katy and Ralph Phaneuf
Ellen Cunniffe Podgorski ’99
Mary Polansky
Ellen and William Porcaro
Carolyn and Robert Powell*
Mary Powers ’23
Kathleen and Peter Powers*
Rosane and Daniel Prior
Kara Hadge Prone ’04*
Nancy and Richard Quinn*
Yvonne Racine*
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68*
Marilynn and Dennis Regan*
Anne and Christian Regnier*
Tonia (Siniscalco ’94) and John Reilly*
Brooke and David Reyes
Melissa Richard*
Barbara Roche Rico ’73*
Kim and David Riedell
Karen and Robert Robertson Jr.*
Linda Robinson ’86
Mary Roche ’15
Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc.
Elizabeth Rogers ’05*
Kathi Dunn Rogers ’68*
Kristin and Robert Romano*
Ann and Frank Roth
Lisa Rubini ’79*
Caroline Rufo
Meghan and Matthew Russell
Demetra Panomitros and George Salles
Angela and Zachary Sawyers
Barbara Scalpato and Michael Scalpato(deceased)
Marie Megna Schlegel ’62*
Judith Schwartz
Denise Morin and Vincent Serratore
Roseanne Shannon*
Kristen Partridge Shields ’94
Joan Kelley Shobbrook ’81
* Loyal donor with 3 or more consecutive gifts
Friends Circle: $1 - $99
Rosemary Golden Simmons ’63
Maureen Caracciolo and Dennis Sinnard
Heather (Schmitt ’95) and Jon Smart*
Jan Snyder*
Ellen Stewart ’89
Michele Sullivan ’67*
Kathleen and Thomas Sullivan*
Kathleen E. Sullivan Trust
Deanna and Ryan Sutton
Mark Svendsen
Ardian Tahiraj
Angelica Guzman and Emiro Tarazona
Julia Tarnell ’04*
Katia and Marcel Tatu
Elizabeth (Hern ’95) and Logan Thomison*
Patricia Power Tierney ’68
Patricia and Robert Todd
Carol Tomase*
Catherine Tracy ’20*
Mary-Kate Tracy-Robidoux ’94*
Lauren and David Trimble
Linda Tryba ’62
Ursuline Sisters*
Anna and John Varghese
Nicole Norton Vermillion ’05*
Patti and Thomas Vhay*
Lois and John Walsh
Natalie and Alec Ward*
Carolyn Ware ’54*
Mary Beth and Otto Westenfield
Stephanie and Michael Wilkens*
Noelle Rushton Wilson ’02*
Virginia and Robert Wychulis*
Elizabeth Cogliano Young ’88
Adelina and Mark Zarse
Anonymous (12)
Friends Circle
Alchemy Services
Carolyn Praught Arnold ’07
Catherine C. Ashur ’12
Nicole Aubuchon ’97*
John Baker
Angela Bardawil ’73*
Ann-Marie Nethercote Bars ’04
Courtney and Michael Bernazzani*
Diana Bernstein ’04
Alyson Bishop-Costello ’04
Abigail Black ’15
Norah Cantwell Blaney ’74
Martha Bonilla-Kontos
In 2024, with a focus on providing our students with real-world experience and insight into possible careers, Ursuline Academy launched the Ursa Majors & Minors Program. This externship program, sponsored by the Sullivan Leadership Development Fund, gives students in grades 10-12 the opportunity to explore various professions.
Designed to provide an immersive experience by matching students with alumnae, parents, or past parents, Ursa Majors & Minors gives students a chance to spend time with their hosts, where they are exposed to the typical workday. The program encourages career mentorship while also providing hands-on experience to help students discern future paths for college study or a career.
Students and hosts commit to a minimum of ten hours over one of the school vacations. There is an application process overseen by the Principal and Director of Alumnae Relations, ensuring that students gain experience aligned with their interests.
If you are interested in hosting or would like to volunteer to mentor a student for this exciting new program, please contact:
Victoria Thaler Cabot at vthalercabot@ursulineacademy.net.
FUND FOR URSULINE 2024-2025 continued
Marissa Bragdon ’06*
Mary (Griffin ’71) and Thomas Brennan
Maria Bortone Brewer ’89
Bright Funds
Sarah Coppinger Brody ’06
Anna Brown ’23*
Joanne Delaney Burke ’71*
Sarah Busch ’06
Kendra Butters ’05
Felicia Carey ’04
Arthur Carriere
Linda Cassio
Mary Walsh Chin ’76*
Maggie Chipman ’17*
Frank Cintolo*
Julie Ciollo ’98
Elizabeth Sheehan Collins ’02*
Katherine O’Leary Collins ’00
Leighann Conlin ’10*
Lindsey Conlin ’05*
Maureen Connolly ’69*
Emily Cotton ’04
Elizabeth Coughlin ’16
Francesca Coughlin ’11
Fran and Jim Coughlin*
Cathy and Scott Coutts
Kerry (Porcaro ’97) and Charles Cownie*
Mary Beth Cronin ’89
Erin Flaherty Dacy ’06
Abigail Daly ’19
Kara and Brian Danz
Ellen Dauwer ’73, S.C.*
Bridget Laffin Davis ’06
Barbara Burnim Day
Robert Day
Courtney Deban ’09*
Kiera Delima ’29
Kathleen Manty Dionne ’06
Mary Kelley Donovan ’76*
Allison Dow ’16*
Driscoll Realty Trust
Kimberly and Jeffery Driscoll
Noreen Driscoll
Patricia Driscoll
Carol D’Souza ’14
Elizabeth Duane ’62
Duane Family Trust
Patricia Dustin
Carol Eastman O’Brien ’81
Pamela and Charles Edrehi*
Crystal and John Enright
Francesca Faggiano ’20
Isabella Faggiano ’18
John and Kelly Faggiano
Elaine and John Fazekas*
Patricia Ferris ’85
Sr. Anne Ferrucci, O.T. Carm. ’57*
Josephine Finn ’89
Juliet D’Andrea Fischmann ’81*
Kathryn Fitzgerald ’85*
Marianne Tierney FitzGerald ’02*
Kara Kinosian Floyd ’06
Suzette and Stephen Foley
Alicia Forte ’06
Kathleen Furey ’18*
Linda Galasso*
Tracey and Ravi Gatha
Carolyn (Bergen ’65) and F. Joseph Gentili
Lisa Robinson Gilbert ’85
Ashley Gioioso ’16*
Gracey Gioioso ’21*
Lindsay Gioioso ’14*
Julie Muse-Fisher and David Giordano
Marie and Steven Giordano*
Susan Glancy*
Deborah Geary Glennon ’68*
Brittany Spitz Golding ’06
Linda Grasso ’66
Lauren Trethewey Grealish ’06
Julie Griffin-Carty ’05*
Autumn Hankins
Caroline Harrington ’22
Jayne Graham Hayes ’72*
Madelyn Hayes ’21
Nola Kelley-Heafitz and Michael Heafitz*
Susan Hehir*
Lilly Higgins ’16*
Meghan Hobbs ’21*
Anne Elizabeth Reiling Hodge ’63
Bridget Whalen Holiver ’06
Mary Rajotte Holland ’99
Sandra Mancini Howe ’88*
Catherine Hsieh ’05
Andrea Hurley ’74
Sophia and Reginald Hyppolite
Liza Iolli*
Meghan Lawrie Jaeger ’05
Marjorie Johnson ’77
Ann Joyce*
Elizabeth and James Judge
Mary Sergi Keefe ’62*
Mary-Louise Kehoe ’73
Allison Kelleher
Camille Kelley ’15*
Grace Kelley ’18*
Cailin Kelly ’24
Cynthia Kelly ’71*
Maria Kennedy ’18
Fran Kenney
Rebecca Keough ’22
Maryellen and Gilbert Keteltas
Amy (Ashur ’08) Kline and Family
Angela Krippendorf ’59 OSU*
Marsha van Dalen and John Lakey
Kathryn Foley Lally ’93
Donna Lanigan ’78
Shannon Lawler ’15
Roberta Leary*
The Leary Family Trust*
Susan Leist*
Tara Lightbody*
Shelley Linso
Naomi Lockwood ’65*
Rowan Luber ’26
Christina Luniewicz ’15*
Emma Luniewicz ’17
Sue and Paul Lydon
Mary Paula and Tom Lydon
Diana Lynch ’19
Kathryn MacKenzie*
Regina MacLeod
Alison Mahoney ’96
Elizabeth Mahoney*
Gail Riley Maloney ’74
Casey Jordan and Nicholas Maloney*
Stephanie Marcin
Dorothy Marshall
Samantha Sharkey Martell ’06
Chanel Mazzone ’12
Eileen McAleer ’15
Mary and Lawrence McCormick*
Debra and Richard McCready
Lindsey McDermott ’06
Jodi and Michael McDonald
Molly McDonald ’19
Ellen McKenna
MaryEllen McLaughlin ’85
Patricia Meegan
Melanie Messina*
Maryann Giel-Moloney and James Moloney
Catherine Callahan Morrill ’57
Catherine Morrill Revocable Trust
Rita Morris ’85
Pamela Totas and Farzad Mortazavi
Susan Mosher ’76*
Ellen and Sean Moynihan*
Cynthia Richards Mueller ’89
Caren and Ryan Mulcunry
Kathleen Mogavero Mullaney ’74
Martine Mungovan ’20
Kim Munsey*
Marianne Malta Murphy ’64*
Barbara Griffin-Murphy and Paul Murphy*
Julianne McDonald Navin ’06
Janet Nedder*
Cindy Nelson
Dawn Frazer Newell ’89
Robin Monahan Norberg ’79
Eleanor O’Connell ’19
John O’Connor
Katherine O’Malley ’14*
Alyssa Patterson ’19
Carrie Cintolo Pearson ’01
Tracey Sullivan Pellows ’12
Laura Penna Shaw ’85
Sandra and Luigi Petruzziello*
Michelina Petruzziello ’19
Lynne Petti*
Susan Van Gemert Pinto ’73
Michaela McMahon Popeo ’89
Kathleen Porter Garro ’07
Barbara and Gerry Power*
Phyllis Simchak Pregiato ’61
Mary Prior
Meghan Bacic Rauch ’06
Marilyn Galvin Redmond ’50
Haleigh Regan
Kristin Brandt Reid ’97
Elizabeth Joseph Reiter ’15
Marie Reynolds ’73
Rose Rhodes*
Dana Bruce and Al Rimkus
Alana Rose ’22*
Jeremiah Rose
Karen Creedon Rothermel ’74
Jenny and Robert Rowe
MaryAnn and Paul Rufo*
Kendra and Antonio Ruscito
Sally Ruscito*
Mary and Michael Rush
Virginia Rush
Anna Russau ’85
Erin Brandt Russo ’07
Jean and John Ryan*
Thomas Ryan*
Caroline Saad ’06
Karen and Jerry Sampers
Madison Sanders ’19
Linda Sawyers
Terri Schneider*
June Tessier Sheehan ’85
Kristyn O’Brien Shields ’85
Waverly Smart ’23
Emily Woodcock Snead ’06
Paula Stowell
Tara Sullivan ’11*
Rachel Sulmonte ’12
Kathryn Gallagher Tarlin ’84
Cynthia Taylor
Barbara Ann Brissette Thav ’83*
Vanessa Vitello Tocci ’06
Maureen Tighe Twombly ’89
Amy Bachman Ursillo ’85
Caitlin Murphy Valair ’03
Sarah Varadian-Vartanian ’06
Kimberly Shehade Weinstein ’89
Brianna Westenfield ’18
Abigail Rawdon Westgate ’06
Kathleen Keane ’89 and Colm Whelan*
Inga and Stephan Wronski*
Beth d’Entremont Wyers ’89
Catherine Fraser Wywoda ’09
Lillian Kwan and Shang Yang
Katherine Ziska ’22*
Anonymous (5)
RECENTLY
Deceased
ALUMNAE
Natalie Baldini ’57
May 4, 2024
Kerry Fitzwilliam Brosnihan ’87
December 16, 2025
Linda Grasso ’66
October 11, 2025
Mary Hapenney ’71
January 11, 2025
Meghan Hesketh ’13
November 9, 2025
Melissa Merchant Kirk ’90
February 13, 2025
Mikaela McDonough ’12
July 28, 2025
Elspeth Murphy Palmer ’76
November 21, 2025
Margaret Maguire Rodgers ’65
July 7, 2025
Joan Broderick Santosuosso ’65
April 3, 2024
Denise McLellan Scannell ’78
October 17, 2025
Valerie Schoeck ’16
November 6, 2025
Catherine Coyle Toomey ’62
October 11, 2025
Deborah Wenzler
October 19, 2025
Maureen Murphy Wilkens ’52
April 6, 2025
FORMER FACULTY/STAFF
Catherine Muldoon
June 9, 2025
Cindy Harrington P ’07, ’10
October 6, 2025
In Memory of
Gifts to Ursuline Academy were received in loving memory of the following individuals.
Jean and Carleton Adler
Hui Ting and Sailing Adler
John Banks
Deborah Banks
Sr. Nesta Beaudoin OSU
Ann and Bruce Buccelli
Margo Checrallah
Sr. Ursula Binnette OSU
Felicia Carey ’04
Sally Seufert Holmes ’71
Cynthia Richards Mueller ’89
Nicole Norton Vermillion ’05
Jason Bisson
Carol and Armand Bisson
Sr. Rita Bourassa OSU
Ellen Fagone Huntley ’70
Jennifer (Lanctot ’89) and Patrick Mungovan
Eileen and Peter Bradley
Diana Bradley ’76
Anita Brefini
Felicia Carey ’04
Donna Boudreau Carpenter ’69
Robert Carpenter
Scott Cartwright
Kathleen Cartwright
Philip Clark
Dorothy (Clark ’99) and J.P. Comella
Mary Lou Thompson Cordeiro ’74
Katharine O’Meara ’74
George Cronin
Sean Flaherty
Kay Davenport
Katherine and Kevin Grogan
Therese Dempsey
Felicia Carey ’04
Ellen Kelly Dickson ’69
Claire Monahan Ciampa ’69
Maureen Connolly ’69
Joseph Driscoll
Elaine Driscoll-Holbrook ’94
Cheryl Eakin ’95
Elizabeth Coughlin ’16
Francesca Coughlin ’11
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Lorraine and Randall Eakin
Sara Zrike ’95
Cecilia Escalante
Cynthia Iris ’72
Constance Feely
Stacie and R. John Feely
Mary Feely Moriarty ’80
Mimi and Grandpa Fichtenkort
Amy and Keith Marjani
Joan and James Fitzgerald
Kathryn Fitzgerald ’85
Cheryl Sullivan Flaman ’68
Donna Morrison
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
Kathryn Dunn Rogers ’68
Sheila Becker Gailius
Gib Gailius
Sr. Martha Gleason ’54 OSU
Patricia Foley Cummins ’77
Ellen Fagone Huntley ’70
Katharine O’Meara ’74
Anonymous ’53
Anna Greene
Donna Morrison
Michael Gretschel
Kara and Richard Clark
Mary and Albert Guiod
Suzanne Guiod ’86
Sandra Hayes
Phoebe and Robert Bustamante
Linda Hayward
Ashley Gorham ’04
Eileen and James Hickey
Marianne Hickey ’67
Tommy Hynes
Anne (Maguire ’69) and Thomas Hynes
Sr. Catherine M. Jordan OSU
Margaret Mayers ’66
Marjorie and William Kelley
Mary Kelley Donovan ’76
Mary M. Kelly
Mary Elizabeth Kelly Maye ’90
Jennie Kiley
Jennifer Payne ’72
Melissa Merchant Kirk ’90
Melissa and Brendan Healy
Kristie (Banks ’98) and Brian McManus
Kim Munsey
Carolyn Thorne ’90 and Joseph Ziska
In Memory of continued
Sr. Claveria Laflamme
Ellen Fagone Huntley ’70
Francine Lahey
Felicia Carey ’04
Nicole Norton Vermillion ’05
Leonard LaRose
Sharon and Michael LaRose
Mary and Robert Lazzaro
Jean Lazzaro Lodge ’69
Eleanor Hourihan Letourneau ’68
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
Ann Londergan
Regina Londergan-Paul ’72
William Londergan
Regina Londergan-Paul ’72
Mary and William Lovely
Mary Lovely ’85
Mary Luke
Jennifer Doherty
Taylor Manning
Claire Gormley ’17
Ashley Mullen ’17
Taylor Mullen ’16
Joseph Mayo
Donna and Michael O’Connor
Natalie and Alec Ward
Martha McCann
Felicia Carey ’04
Janet and David Hern
Jane and Prem Singh
Kathleen McGillycuddy
Jean and Christopher Egan
Fidelity Charitable
Arlene Mollo
Jane and Prem Singh
Inez Walsh Moore ’62
Janice Ryan Barrett ’62
DAFgiving360
Elizabeth Higgins
Rachel and Paul Higgins
Thomas W. Moore
The Moore Family
Judith Ryan ’56
Richard Morris
Paula Murphy Morris ’80
Leo and Michael Morrison
Phyllis Morrison
Catherine Muldoon
Julie Griffin-Carty ’05
Donna and Michael O’Connor
Katherine and John Mullen
Mary Mullen ’79
Maureen McFaull Newcomb ’68
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
Odilia and Joao Pavao
Anonymous (1)
Doris Payne
Jennifer Payne ’72
Melissa Libbey Pentowski
Elizabeth Coughlin ’16
Francesca Coughlin ’11
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Kathleen Sullivan Prins ’68
Michele Sullivan ’67
Rile Rhodes
Rose Rhodes
Bridget and John Ryan
Maureen Ryan Palermo ’77
Virginia Sennott
Ellen McGillivray
Cheryl Speed ’87
Linda McIntosh Agri ’87
Mariah McMahon Stanton ’91
Bridget Keane ’91
Michaela McMahon Popeo ’89
Barbara Sullivan ’74
Kathleen Mogavero Mullaney ’74
Jacqueline Sullivan ’71
Michele Sullivan ’67
David Thorne
Margaret Lannon Thorne ’63
Joseph Walsh
Katherine and Thomas Gormley
Ursuline Sisters of Boston
Sr. Anne Ferrucci, O.T. Carm. ’57
Ursuline Sisters of Dedham
Sally Seufert Holmes ’71
Deceased Members of the Class of 1959
Jeanne Cronin ’59
Deceased Members of the Class of 1963
Jeanne Supple Cavanaugh ’63
Rosemary Golden Simmons ’63
Deceased Members of the Class of 1964
Corinne Creedon Monahan ’64
In Honor of
Gifts to Ursuline Academy were received in honor of the following individuals.
Christine Abbate ’66
Linda Grasso ’66
Elizabeth Abbott ’94
Susan Lang Abbott
Sarah Abbott ’88
Susan Lang Abbott
Anthony Anderson Family
Dede and Matt Long
Kathryn Brady
Ashley Gioioso ’16
Barbara Gaquin Brandt ’65
Kristin Brandt Reid ’97
Jean Zmijewski Taddeo ’89
Amy Breen ’90
Susan Lang Abbott
Catherine Butera ’21
Catherine Tracy ’20
Kendra Butters ’05
Catherine Hsieh ’05
Jane Repetti Chang ’04
Kara Hadge Prone ’04
Maureen Gutowski Connolly ’77
Marie Harrigan Lennon ’77
Melissa A. Cowell ’16
Ashley Gioioso ’16
Lila Cownie ’26
Ellen and William Porcaro
Amy Creamer ’95
Sara Zrike ’95
Megan Crispi ’24
Lauren Crispi ’14
Melissa Dibbs
Stephanie Purner Kiefer ’98
Allison Dow ’16
Peter and Maria Dow
Fidelity Charitable
Jessica Dow ’18
Peter and Maria Dow
Fidelity Charitable
Elizabeth A. Escobar ’12
Rachel Sulmonte ’12
Sheila Kilroy Farragher ’85
Georgia Cristley
Marie D. Fearnley ’17
Emma Luniewicz ’17
Maura Lydon Fitzgerald ’05
Mary Paula and Tom Lydon
Anna Tretter Fitzpatrick
Georgia Cristley
Maureen Flanagan Flatley ’76
Daniel T. Flatley
Fidelity Charitable
Kathleen Furey ’18
Lawrence Furey
Juliann D’Attilio Gautam ’85
Georgia Cristley
Gracey Gioioso ’21
Madelyn Hayes ’21
Susan Glancy
Lars Carlen
Katherine Ziska ’22
Sr. Martha Gleason
Patricia Foley Cummins ’77
Elizabeth Gormley ’19
Eleanor O’Connell ’19
Kellynd Graham
Cara Weddleton Nicholson ’92
Susan Grantham
Dede and Matt Long
Madelyn Hayes ’21
Gracey Gioioso ’21
Mary Elizabeth Lydon Hofmann ’98
Mary Paula and Tom Lydon
Elizabeth McManus Howard ’76
Diana Bradley ’76
Darlene Jordan ’85
Georgia Cristley
Kate Nolan Levesque ’77
Mary Ann and Charles Fitzpatrick
Samantha Martell ’06
Sarah Coppinger Brody ’06
Diana Gulew O’Leary ’06
Elizabeth Mathew
Elizabeth Coughlin ’16
Carol and David Ryan
Chanel Mazzone ’12 and Chris Cusimano
Catherine Ashur ’12
Marshall Collins Mesa
Mary Ann and Charles Fitzpatrick
Erin Murphy ’08
Taylor Raftery Murray ’08
Helene Murphy
Matt Murphy
Karen Anastasia Murphy ’84
Kathryn Fitzgerald ’85
Brienna Naughton ’06
Kara Kinosian Floyd ’06
Mike O’Connor
Elizabeth Coughlin ’16
Francesca Coughlin ’11
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Diana O’Leary ’06
Caroline Saad ’06
Yvette Putnam
Gretchen Putnam ’89
Susan Repetti ’73
Ellen Dauwer ’73, S.C.
Jenny Rowe
Robert Rowe
Caroline Rufo
Kathleen Grey ’12
Virginia Morgan Sennott
Ellen McGillivray
Sarah Shane ’98
Kristie Banks McManus ’98
Kristyn O’Brien Shields ’85
Georgia Cristley
Springfield Ursulines
Phyllis Simchak Pregiato ’61
Sr. Jean Marie
Jean Zmijewski Taddeo ’89
Cecelia Stapleton
William Stapleton
Kelly Sullivan ’07
Kathleen Porter Garro ’07
Margaret Lannon Thorne ’63
Carolyn Thorne ’90 and Joseph Ziska
Martha Tierney ’99
Marianne Tierney FitzGerald ’02
In Honor of continued
Sr. Mercedes Videira OSU
Patricia Foley Cummins ’77
Barbaramary and Frederick Horgan
Elizabeth (McManus ’76) and John Howard
Sheila and Joseph Leonard
Donna and Michael O’Connor
Lisa Rubini ’79
Suellen Walsh ’85
Georgia Cristley
Kristyn O’Brien Shields ’85
Catherine Zawistowski ’71
Sarah Lannon Malneritch ’71
Joe Ziska
Joanne and Ben Niedermeyer
Fidelity Charitable
Ursuline Academy Advancement Team
Mary Meade Ambrefe ’84
Ursuline Academy Campus Ministry Staff
Lawrence Furey
Ursuline Academy Class of 1962
Marie Megna Schlegel ’62
Ursuline Academy Class of 1970
Maryalice McCulloch Kenney ’70
Ursuline Academy Class of 1976 50th Reunion
Elizabeth McManus Howard ’76
Ursuline Academy Class of 1982
Jennifer Reilly McLaughlin ’82
Ursuline Academy Class of 2025
Susan Glancy
Ursuline Academy Class of 2029
Brooke and David Reyes
Ursuline Academy Colleagues
Natalie and Alec Ward
Ursuline Academy Faculty
Anne and Christian Regnier
Ursuline Academy Faculty 1980s
Jean Zmijewski Taddeo ’89
Ursuline Academy Legacy Families
Anonymous (1)
The Ursuline Sisters
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Sally Seufert Holmes ’71
DAY OF GIVING
March 5, 2026
Is she faithful, courageous, and joyful? YES SHE IS! Is she an innovator? A leader? A woman of integrity? YES SHE IS!
Is she ready to change the world? YES SHE IS!
When you support the young women of Ursuline, you do more than give dollars; you celebrate all that “SHE IS” and invest in all that she will become.
On March 5, 2026, we will come together as a community to support Ursuline’s Day of Giving. Watch for calls to action leading up to the day. You may also make an early gift by scanning the QR code or returning the envelope included in this magazine.
She is the future! And... She is shaped by those who believe in her. YES SHE IS!
WELCOME Home!
As an alumna of Ursuline Academy, you enjoy membership in a community that spans the globe, crosses generations, and is tied together by the spirit of Serviam We encourage you to discover how you can connect with and inspire the next generation of Ursuline women with gifts of your time and talent. Even if you have just a few hours, the rewards can be significant for our students and for you. In Saint Angela’s spirit of building community wherever we go, we welcome you home! Here are some of the opportunities available to get involved:
Team up with Campus Ministry to help lead one of our student retreats. If you remember the impact your retreats had on you, consider how you can make a difference for our current students.
STUDENT Retreat LEADERSHIP
Treat yourself to a morning of reflection and prayer during our Lenten retreat on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The event will be held in the Alumnae Room in the Reynolds Center on the Ursuline campus.
ALUMNAE and PAST PARENT Retreats
Add your name to our growing list of professionals who volunteer to speak to students in the classroom, via Zoom, or during a meeting of one of the student clubs.
GUEST Speakers
Share your profession by mentoring an Ursuline student for a day or two through our job shadow program. A ten-hour commitment is all it takes to host and inspire a current student!
Give back! Join with other Ursuline alumnae around the world by volunteering in your community on International Serviam Day in January. Ursuline organizes several local events in the greater Boston area.
INTERNATIONAL Serviam DAY
Engage and inspire students who are interested in your profession by participating in this annual signature event, which will be hosted on Friday, March 20, 2026.
WOMEN in LEADERSHIP
Consider joining our coaching staff. Did you know that Ursuline has 14 sports, and that several alumnae currently serve as coaches? Ursuline studentathletes always benefit from coaching by an alumna.
COACHING
For more information, contact Vicky Thaler Cabot, Director of Alumnae Relations, at alumnae@ursulineacademy.net, 781.493.7713 or visit ursulineacademy.net/alumnae.
Consider hosting or attending a regional event to reconnect with members of the Ursuline community in other parts of the country. Look for invitations to upcoming events or reach out if you have an idea!
REGIONAL Events
Alumnae Giving
The following alumnae supported Ursuline Academy with a gift to the Fund for Ursuline, a scholarship, or an event during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Serviam Society donors are noted in bold.
Boston Alumnae
Carole Buttner Maloof ’50
Marilyn Galvin Redmond ’50
Maureen Murphy Wilkens ’52 (deceased)
Deborah Dee Curran ’53
Anonymous ’53
Carolyn Ware ’54
Martha Callahan Flinter ’56
Judith Ryan ’56
Sr. Anne Ferrucci, O.T. Carm. ’57
Catherine Callahan Morrill ’57
Maureen Corkery Abate ’58
Jeanne Cronin ’59
Angela Krippendorf ’59 OSU
Springfield Alumnae
Margo Checrallah
Phyllis Simchak Pregiato ’61
Elizabeth Duane ’62
Linda Tryba ’62
1960s
Margaret Sheehan Callahan ’60
Alix Normile Driscoll ’60
Mary Jane Memmolo Marcucci ’60
Agnes Lawlor Farrell ’61
Denise Burke Marchand ’61
Mary Costello Pasciucco ’61
Janice Ryan Barrett ’62
Eileen Ahearn Connors ’62
Mary Sergi Keefe ’62
Mary Hughes McCarthy ’62
Marie Megna Schlegel ’62
Margaret Gorse Sullivan ’62
Patricia Grant Tocci ’62
Catherine Crowley Toomey ’62 (deceased)
Jeanne Supple Cavanaugh ’63
Luisa Tosi Claeys ’63
Karen Faulkner ’63
Anne Elizabeth Reiling Hodge ’63
Mary Ellen Haley O’Dea ’63
Rosemary Golden Simmons ’63
Margaret Lannon Thorne ’63
Ann McDonald Cronin ’64
Constance Horgan ’64
Margo Lita Merchant ’64 (deceased)
Corinne Creedon Monahan ’64
Marianne Malta Murphy ’64
Mary Creeden Risio ’64
Lauren St. John ’64
Anonymous ’64
Claire Kelly Bench ’65
Barbara Gaquin Brandt ’65
Janet Comiskey-Giannini ’65
Ann Boyle Cussen ’65
Maureen O’Keefe Doran ’65
Cathy O’Gorman Fagone ’65
Carolyn Bergen Gentili ’65
Mary Kenney Harrington ’65
Mary Pat Ryan Joy ’65
Naomi Lockwood ’65
Marilyn Lanza Maguire ’65 (deceased)
Margaret Maguire Rodgers ’65
Susan Dowling Stewart ’65
Patricia Cloonan ’66
Judith White Costello ’66
Christina Dymek-Thompson ’66
Nancy Pelletier Gessay ’66
Linda Grasso ’66
Barbara Coveney Harkins ’66
Margaret Mayers ’66
Maureen Newman ’66
Virginia Morse Boyle ’67
Helena Thomas Effgen ’67
Carol Luccio Farwell ’67
Leigh Cooper Ferracane ’67
Marianne Hickey ’67
Margaret Kenney ’67
Mary Driscoll Logan ’67
Michele Sullivan ’67
Deborah Geary Glennon ’68
Karen Bishop Lenahan ’68
Christina Stenholm O’Leary ’68
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
Kathi Dunn Rogers ’68
Patricia Power Tierney ’68
Anonymous ’68 (1)
Claire Monahan Ciampa ’69
Maureen Connolly ’69
Anne Maguire Hynes ’69
Jean Lazzaro Lodge ’69
Maureen Cullen Mellen ’69
Michele Borowski Pedzewick ’69
Joanne O’Donnell Spillane ’69
1970s
Barbara Healey ’70
Denise Horgan ’70
Ellen Fagone Huntley ’70
Joann Spellman Kenney ’70
Maryalice McCulloch Kenney ’70
Sheila Hanley Longval ’70
Mary Griffin Brennan ’71
Joanne Delaney Burke ’71
Judy Habib ’71
Sally Seufert Holmes ’71
Cynthia Kelly ’71
Sarah Lannon Malneritch ’71
Patricia Menno-Coveney ’71
Joan Ryan Parker ’71
Lillian Borowski Rock ’71
Alexandra Carr Baker ’72
Joanne Fitzsimmons ’72
Ann Haley Gildea ’72
Jayne Graham Hayes ’72
Joan Mathews Iani ’72
Cynthia Iris ’72
Regina Londergan-Paul ’72
Thea Fabio Merrill ’72
Mary Stevens Moran ’72
Sonya Nersessian ’72
Jennifer Payne ’72
Kathleen Ashe Price ’72
Rosanne Sundstrom ’72
Angela Bardawil ’73
Ellen Dauwer ’73, S.C.
Janis Miller Johnson ’73
Mary-Louise Kehoe ’73
Dorothy Leon ’73
Marian Abbate MacDonnell ’73
Susan Van Gemert Pinto ’73
Susan Leonard Repetti ’73
Marie Reynolds ’73
Barbara Roche Rico ’73
Mimi Sundstrom ’73
Norah Cantwell Blaney ’74
Denise Clifford ’74
Ellen MacDonald Gaeta ’74
Catherine Hapenney ’74
Andrea Hurley ’74
Laura Kelly Killian ’74
Gail Riley Maloney ’74
Donna Morelli ’74
Kathleen Mogavero Mullaney ’74
Katharine O’Meara ’74
Janet Nagle Polo ’74
Roseann Cesare Robinson ’74
Karen Creedon Rothermel ’74
Mary Faletra Sheerin ’74
Theresa Goularte Taylor ’74
Susan White Manty ’75
Mary McTighe Prelack ’75
Diana Bradley ’76
Marie Buckley ’76
Maggie Freeman Burns ’76
Mary Walsh Chin ’76
Mary Kelley Donovan ’76
Debra Walsh Hartigan ’76
Elizabeth McManus Howard ’76
Nancy Devine McLaughlin ’76
Susan Mosher ’76
Anonymous ’76 (1)
Sheila Gilbert Chase ’77
Patricia Foley Cummins ’77
Mary Beth Keane Doherty ’77
Marjorie Johnson ’77
Marie Harrigan Lennon ’77
Kate Nolan Levesque ’77
Cynthia Bucci Lyons ’77
Maureen Ryan Palermo ’77
Charlene Naymie Pastore ’77
Maria Pino ’77
Ruth Cantwell Keeley ’78
Donna Lanigan ’78
Mary Connolly Luniewicz ’78
Madeleine Walsh McGuire ’78
Sarah Newman O’Donnell ’78
Margaret Campbell Priestley ’78
Regina Sullivan ’78
Judith Anderson ’79
Maura Fagan Braslins ’79
Therese Buckley ’79
Mary Mullen ’79
Robin Monahan Norberg ’79
Lisa Rubini ’79
1980s
Michele Garrison Glynne ’80
Nancy White McDonald ’80
Mary Feely Moriarty ’80
Paula Murphy Morris ’80
Carolyn Crowley Ng ’80
Susan Loughman Scavongelli ’80
Maureen Crehan Whelan ’80
Suzanne Ferguson Burkhardt ’81
Shauna MacVeigh Chen ’81
Carol Eastman O’Brien ’81
Juliet D’Andrea Fischmann ’81
Sandra Frezza ’81
Elinor DiIorio Gulla ’81
Mary Pat Morris Hawkins ’81
Mary Nealon Lusardi ’81
Mary-Jeanne O’Connor Manning ’81
Mary Elleen Noonan Patton ’81
Theresa Chisholm Ralff ’81
Mary Beth Murphy Roche ’81
Joan Kelley Shobbrook ’81
Deirdre Fahey Sonntag ’81
Elizabeth Kenney Wakely ’81
Mary Jo Gorman Keaney ’82
Nan Leonard ’82
Mary Beth Hunt McMahon ’82
Meg O’Brien Millar ’82
Mary Murphy ’82
Jennifer Reilly McLaughlin ’82
Jane Feely-Marinella ’83
Carol DeVirgilio Hurley ’83
Susan Looney ’83
Mary Kenney Monagle ’83
Lisa O’Brien ’83
Barbara Ann Brissette Thav ’83
Lisa Sullivan Wright ’83
Marjorie Hennigan Alutto ’84
Mary Meade Ambrefe ’84
Carol Cantwell ’84
Denise DeBassio Champagne ’84
Claire Emery Cobb ’84
Lori Barbato Glover ’84
Kathleen O’Connor Hayes ’84
Peggy Keteltas ’84
Nancy Lynch ’84
Karen Hurley Maher ’84
Clare Heavey Mathews ’84
Kerry McLaughlin ’84
Karen Anastasia Murphy ’84
Meme Scully O’Malley ’84
Amy Mahoney Rockett ’84
Kathryn Gallagher Tarlin ’84
Gabriela Zurzolo Eschleman ’85
Sheila Kilroy Farragher ’85
Patricia Ferris ’85
Kathryn Fitzgerald ’85
Juliann D’Attilio Gautam ’85
Lisa Robinson Gilbert ’85
Megan Golden Hobson ’85
Kimberley Joyce ’85
Mary Lovely ’85
MaryEllen McLaughlin ’85
Rita Morris ’85
Laura Penna Shaw ’85
Anna Russau ’85
June Tessier Sheehan ’85
Amy Bachman Ursillo ’85
Suellen Walsh ’85
Anonymous ’85 (1)
Constance Feely Giguere ’86
Suzanne Guiod ’86
Eve Kelley ’86
Marianne LeBlanc ’86
Linda Robinson ’86
Kelly Muschiano Connolly ’87
Kerry Cronin ’87
Sandra Bisceglia Gorham ’87
Jean Kelley Jarvis ’87
Linda McIntosh Agri ’87
Eileen Whyte O’Holleran ’87
Sarah Abbott ’88
Maureen Gibbons ’88
Sandra Mancini Howe ’88
Kerry Gilligan Nero ’88
Nadine Fitzwilliam Steffan ’88
Elizabeth Cogliano Young ’88
Maria Bortone Brewer ’89
Mary Beth Cronin ’89
Thomasin Doherty ’89
Josephine Finn ’89
Jeannemarie Joyce ’89
Kathleen Keane ’89
Kathleen Maddox Kelly ’89
Meredith Putnam Lepper ’89
Cynthia Richards Mueller ’89
Jennifer Lanctot Mungovan ’89
Dawn Frazer Newell ’89
Susan Olsen ’89
Michaela McMahon Popeo ’89
Gretchen Putnam ’89
Ellen Stewart ’89
Maureen Tighe Twombly ’89
Kimberly Shehade Weinstein ’89
Susannah Welch ’89
Beth d’Entremont Wyers ’89
1990s
Mary Elizabeth Kelly Maye ’90
Carolyn Thorne ’90
Anonymous ’90
Andrea Boudreau ’91
Kerry Cashman ’91
Bridget Keane ’91
Kathleen Murphy ’91
Susanne Clark ’92
Heather Malneritch Kollath ’92
Cara Weddleton Nicholson ’92
Jennifer Baima ’93
Elizabeth Flanagan Earle-Girard ’93
Kathryn Foley Lally ’93
Jennifer Hallisey Mangan ’93
Elaine Pagliarulo ’93
Laura Bognanno-Pryor ’94
Jaime Chase ’94
Elaine Driscoll-Holbrook ’94
Mary Beth Fitzgerald ’94
Shannon Flynn FitzGerald ’94
Ariana Rork Grant ’94
Tonia Siniscalco Reilly ’94
Kristen Partridge Shields ’94
Mary-Kate Tracy-Robidoux ’94
Anonymous ’94 (1)
Christine Brady Morrow ’95
Heather Schmitt Smart ’95
Elizabeth Hern Thomison ’95
Sara Zrike ’95
Nicole Bourassa Bacigalupo ’96
Elizabeth Foley ’96
Michelle Keefe ’96
Alison Mahoney ’96
Kate Robertson McKiernan ’96
Meghan Kavanaugh Rich ’96
Nicole Aubuchon ’97
Elizabeth Dunlavey Cashman ’97
Katie McAnulty Hegarty ’97
Katelyn Hunt ’97
Alison Leed Dybes ’97
Jennifer Gorman Memmott ’97
Elizabeth Pasciucco Mingle ’97
Kristin Brandt Reid ’97
Meghan Altman Stoll ’97
Elizabeth Balanda Baldwin ’98
Julie Ciollo ’98
Mary Elizabeth Lydon Hofmann ’98
Jessica Foley Jaeger ’98
Jean Wholley Lee ’98
Deirdre Kirby Lydon ’98
Kristie Banks McManus ’98
Audra Brolly Black ’99
Kathleen Burke ’99
Jennifer Drury Chekijian ’99
Dorothy Clark Comella ’99
Margaret Brett Eaton ’99
Mary Rajotte Holland ’99
Jennifer O’Neil Marino ’99
Allison Matthews Schmitt ’99
Maria Dembrowsky Nigro ’99
Kathleen Hegarty Palenscar ’99
Ellen Cunniffe Podgorski ’99
2000s
Katherine O’Leary Collins ’00
Adriana Lopez ’00
Carrie Cintolo Pearson ’01
Anonymous ’01 (1)
Elizabeth Sheehan Collins ’02
Marianne Tierney FitzGerald ’02
Carolyn Hern Hickey ’02
Noelle Rushton Wilson ’02
Emily Doran ’03
Caitlin Murphy Valair ’03
Ann-Marie Nethercote Bars ’04
Diana Bernstein ’04
Taylor Bires ’04
Alyson Bishop-Costello ’04
Felicia Carey ’04
Jane Repetti Chang ’04
Marie Lucci Clouqueur ’04
Jessica Coliflores ’04
Shannon Dwyer Connery ’04
Emily Cotton ’04
Ashley Gorham ’04
Stacie Manning ’04
Ashley Schroth McGregor ’04
Sarah Hart McLaughlin ’04
Kelly Reynolds Miller ’04
Kara Hadge Prone ’04
Sharon Babcock Reynolds ’04
Sarah Smith ’04
Julia Tarnell ’04
Jessica Hildreth Ursino ’04
Kendra Butters ’05
Lindsey Conlin ’05
Maura Lydon Fitzgerald ’05
Julie Griffin-Carty ’05
Catherine Hsieh ’05
Meghan Lawrie Jaeger ’05
Elizabeth Montgomery Jensen ’05
Caitlin Perry Moczula ’05
Elizabeth Rogers ’05
Nicole Norton Vermillion ’05
Marissa Bragdon ’06
Sarah Coppinger Brody ’06
Sarah Busch ’06
Erin Flaherty Dacy ’06
Bridget Laffin Davis ’06
Kathleen Manty Dionne ’06
Kathleen Reynolds Fletcher ’06
Kara Kinosian Floyd ’06
Alicia Forte ’06
Brittany Spitz Golding ’06
Lauren Trethewey Grealish ’06
Elizabeth Farley Harrington ’06
Bridget Whalen Holiver ’06
Kate Morse King ’06
Samantha Sharkey Martell ’06
Lindsey McDermott ’06
Julianne McDonald Navin ’06
Diana Gulew O’Leary ’06
Meghan Bacic Rauch ’06
Caroline Saad ’06
Emily Woodcock Snead ’06
Mary Eileen Sullivan Spano ’06
Vanessa Vitello Tocci ’06
Sarah Varadian-Vartanian ’06
Abigail Rawdon Westgate ’06
Anonymous ’06 (1)
Carolyn Praught Arnold ’07
Ellen Lohan Bridgman ’07
Kathleen Porter Garro ’07
Erin Brandt Russo ’07
Shea Butler Brosnihan ’08
Caitlin Burchill ’08
Christina Burke Culgin ’08
Amy Ashur Kline ’08
Sheila Keefe Lamb ’08
Taylor Raftery Murray ’08
Courtney Deban ’09
Cara Doherty ’09
Megan Quinn ’09
Megan Libbey Vilas-Boas ’09
Sara Johnson Williams ’09
Catherine Fraser Wywoda ’09
2010s
Nina Angeles-Costa ’10
Leighann Conlin ’10
Sarah Peterson Fischer ’10
Lauren Kelley Guyder ’10
Kathleen McNally ’10
Nora Kate O’Brien ’10
Chloe Potash ’10*
Michaela Pastore Rothmann ’10
Anonymous ’10 (1)
Katherine Connors ’11
Francesca Coughlin ’11
Mary-Kate Danilecki ’11
Katherine Day-Meza ’11
Mary Donald ’11
Tara Sullivan ’11
Catherine Ashur ’12
Kathleen Grey ’12
Mary Joseph ’12
Chanel Mazzone ’12
Tracey Sullivan Pellows ’12
Rachel Sulmonte ’12
Laura Borodic ’13
Lauren Crispi ’14
Carol D’Souza ’14
Lauren Ollerhead Fries ’14
Lindsay Gioioso ’14
Samantha Nedder ’14
Katherine O’Malley ’14
Abigail Black ’15
Camille Kelley ’15
Shannon Lawler ’15
Christina Luniewicz ’15
Eileen McAleer ’15
Maeve O’Sullivan ’15
Elizabeth Joseph Reiter ’15
Mary Roche ’15
Elizabeth Coughlin ’16
Makenzie Donahue ’16
Allison Dow ’16
Ashley Gioioso ’16
Lilly Higgins ’16
Taylor Mullen ’16
Maggie Chipman ’17
Claire Gormley ’17
Emma Luniewicz ’17
Ashley Mullen ’17
Isabella Faggiano ’18
Kathleen Furey ’18
Grace Kelley ’18
Maria Kennedy ’18
Brianna Westenfield ’18
Avita Abi-Elias ’19
Julia Bacon ’19
Isadora Bernasconi ’19
Katherine Birch ’19
Kristina Canale ’19
Caitlin Canavan ’19
Abigail Daly ’19
Amelia Donoghue ’19
Elizabeth Gormley ’19
Kristen Keough ’19
Diana Lynch ’19
Samantha Maggio ’19
Molly McDonald ’19
CLASS Notes
Julianne O’Connor ’08 was awarded the National Heart of the Arts Award for Massachusetts, for dedication to her students and the theater arts. Julianne has been the director, choreographer, and fine arts teacher at Xaverian Brothers High School for the past seven years. Julianne is the daughter of former Ursuline Academy Director of Athletics, Mike O’Connor and his wife Donna, and the sister of Erin (O’Connor) Candeloro ’03. Congratulations to Julianne on this well-deserved honor!
Sabrina Nedder ’19
Rebecca Nee ’19
Eleanor O’Connell ’19
Alyssa Patterson ’19
Michelina Petruzziello ’19
Alexandra Piasecki ’19
Caroline Queally ’19
Giovanna Ragusa ’19
Madison Sanders ’19
Beatrice Scollan ’19
Kaleigh Wyers ’19
Anonymous ’19 (1)
Congrats to Diana Gulew O’Leary ’06 and husband Brendan on the birth of their daughter Violet Elizabeth, born on December 16, 2024. “We are over the moon in love with Violet!” In addition to taking care of baby Violet, Diana works at PwC as Human Capital Senior Manager.
Brigid Buckley ’14 graduated law school from George Washington University in DC, and was admitted to the bar in MD, FL, DC, MA, NJ, NY, and PA. She currently holds the crown for most billable hours of any associate at her firm and says UA prepped her well for law school!
Francesca Faggiano ’20
Martine Mungovan ’20
Catherine Tracy ’20
Gracey Gioioso ’21
Madelyn Hayes ’21
Meghan Hobbs ’21
Caroline Harrington ’22
Alana Rose ’22
Katherine Ziska ’22
Anonymous ’22 (1)
Anna Brown ’23
Mary Powers ’23
Waverly Smart ’23
Simone Connolly ’24
Cailin Kelly ’24
Julie Ciollo ’98 is Assistant General Counsel for the MBTA. At home, daughter Olivia keeps her on her toes with her quick wit, and her son James wants to keep up with his older sister, his hero.
Congratulations to Ciara Conway ’25, Aibhleen Glavin ’25, Alana Conway ’25, Victoria Airasian ’25, and Chloe McGrath ’25 for running the Falmouth Road Race for Tommy’s Place, a nonprofit benefitting kids fighting cancer. Their dedication raised over $10,000!
CLASS Notes
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Mary Didiuk ’87 (second from left) was featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show in June to spotlight her nonprofit, Traveling Toys! Traveling Toys was also mentioned in the September 27, 2025 issue of the Boston Globe. To date, Traveling Toys has created 24 toy libraries in Connecticut and Rhode Island, circulating 70 thousand toys in 2024. In addition, they partnered with KidsOR to fund 3 play spaces at Saint Nicolas Hospital in Lviv, Ukraine.
Congrats to Lori Barbato Glover J.D. ’84, leader of Global Partnerships and Alliances at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab, for her newly published book, Innovation Alchemy: How to Build Strong Industry Engagement Partnerships for Impact and Economic Growth. The book delivers a compelling exploration of how to create mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations in and between industry, academia, and beyond.
Classmates Elayne Burke ’86 and Jennifer O’Connor ’86 met up on Bailey Island in Maine for lunch and hiking on a beautiful summer day.
Hannah Johnston ’20 (left), ran the Boston Marathon for the New England Patriots Foundation and raised over $10,000. Grace Vaughan ’20 (right), ran for the South Boston Neighborhood House, raising over $11,000.
Maura Fitzgerald ’05 (left), ran and completed the 2025 Boston Marathon, raising over $6,000 for the Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization (HPTO). Megan O’Connor Callinan ’03 (right), ran on behalf of Hopkinton Youth Football.
Alicia McNally Gunning ’12 and her husband Sean proudly shared the birth of their daughter, Lucia, in May! All are doing well, including big sister Delilah.
In addition to earning her MBA and starting a job at an investment firm in Boston, Erin Shiel ’20 has written and published a children’s book, Nicholas Thomas Only Eats Macaroni and Cheese, based on her older brother, a Boston police officer and notorious picky eater. She’s been thrilled and heartwarmed to see how many teachers have bought a copy for their classrooms.
In July 2025, Phoebe Alto ’25, Ella Cusson ’25, and Hope Alto ’19 sailed in the annual Boston Harbor Ladies Challenge Regatta.
Directed Giving
Academic Resource Center
Elizabeth (McManus ’76) and John Howard
Angela Hall Lighting
Megan Golden Hobson ’85
Mary Jo Gorman Keaney ’82
Wendy and Sean Lynch
Donna Morrison
Anonymous (1)
Arts
Barbara Brouckaert and Enrico Bellotti
Karen and Michael Brodigan
Deborah Dee Curran ’53
Pamela and Charles Edrehi
Fidelity Charitable
Julie Griffin-Carty ’05
Andrea and Michael Katz
Mary Sergi Keefe ’62
Marsha van Dalen and John Lakey
Alison Mahoney ’96
Carole Buttner Maloof ’50
Mary Powers ’23
Consuelo and George Ryan
Athletics
America Online Giving Foundation
Deborah Banks
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Courtney and Michael Bernazzani
Margaret and Richard Bernazzani
Andrea Boudreau ’91
Caitlin Burchill ’08
Kendra Butters ’05
Claire Monahan Ciampa ’69
Eileen and Brian Clifford
Joan Clifford
Kate and Jack Cochrane
Elizabeth Coughlin ’16
Francesca Coughlin ’11
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Helene and Charles Crocini
Kara and Brian Danz
Susan Delaney
Thomasin Doherty ’89
Ellen Donaghy
Tara and Jack Dwyer
Fidelity Charitable
Michelle and Christopher Foley
Alicia Forte ’06
Four Tara Realty Trust
Lauren Ollerhead Fries ’14
Grace Chen and Jean-Sebastien Godbout
Elizabeth Gormley ’19
Karen and Michael Gormley
Adrienne and Timothy Greene
Katherine and Kevin Grogan
Judi and Tom Healy
Ann and Paul Hesketh
Elizabeth Higgins
Denise Horgan ’70
Karen Hurley
Janis Miller Johnson ’73
Grace Kelley ’18
Lauren Kelley ’28
Melanie and Scott Kelley
Joann (Spellman ’70) and Martin Kenney
Stephanie (Purner ’98) and Brian Kiefer
Ann and Richard Kirby
Roberta Leary
The Leary Family Trust
Emma Luniewicz ’17
Laura and Steven MacDonald
Regina MacLeod
Casey Jordan and Nicholas Maloney
Mary and Lawrence McCormick
Ellen McKenna
Cathy and Bernie McManus
Kristie (Banks ’98) and Brian McManus
Carolyn and Brian Misasi
Rosemary and Alessandro Morteo
Madelyn Murphy
Claire Nauta
Elaine Pagliarulo ’93
Tracey Sullivan Pellows ’12
Michaela McMahon Popeo ’89
Siobhan and John Powell
Marilynn and Dennis Regan
Madison Sanders ’19
Jack Steinkrauss
Nancy and Peter True
Caitlin Murphy Valair ’03
Lillian Kwan and Shang Yang
Adelina and Mark Zarse
Anonymous (2)
Campus Ministry
Susan Lang Abbott
Kimberly and Robert Airasian
Kerry Cashman ’91
Susan and David Clancy
Kara and Richard Clark
Fran and Jim Coughlin
Ann Boyle Cussen ’65
Marie and Anthony Fox
Lawrence Furey
Mary (Lydon ’98) and Kurt Hofmann
Eve Kelley ’86
Sarah Lannon Malneritch ’71
Susan White Manty ’75
Nancy White McDonald ’80
Patricia Meegan
Donna Morrison
Pamela Totas and Farzad Mortazavi
Kristen Partridge Shields ’94
Angelica Guzman and Emiro Tarazona
Emergency Assistance
Alexandra (Carr ’72) and Walter Baker
Fidelity Charitable
Scholarships
Alix Normile Driscoll ’60
Maureen (Flanagan ’76) and Daniel Flatley
The Flatley Foundation
Rita and Gennaro Ledonne and Family
Marie Reynolds ’73
Science/Technology
Laura Borodic ’13
Susan and Joseph Carrozza
Kathleen Cartwright
Joann and Louis Cassis
Katherine Connors ’11
Juliet D’Andrea Fischmann ’81
Linda Grasso ’66
Sarah and Christopher Grillo
Debra Walsh Hartigan ’76
Kristin and Patrick Helm
Robert Hickox
Patricia Howard
Cynthia Iris ’72
Kate Morse King ’06
Marsha van Dalen and John Lakey
Bruce Fallon-Long and Christopher Long
Lorna and Christopher Maiona
Cynthia Richards Mueller ’89
Anne and Christian Regnier
Sharon Babcock Reynolds ’04
Elizabeth Rogers ’05
Carol and David Ryan
Susan and Paul Sorrento
Lauren St. John ’64
Michelle and James Steinkrauss
Diane and Stephen Talutis
Mary Beth and Otto Westenfield
Anonymous (1)
Tuition Assistance
Alchemy Services
Mary Meade Ambrefe ’84
Catherine Ashur ’12
Nicole (Bourassa ’96) and Paul Bacigalupo
Alexandra (Carr ’72) and Walter Baker
Sheilah and Kevin Barley
Carol and Armand Bisson
Abigail Black ’15
Martha Bonilla-Kontos
Diana Bradley ’76
Barbara Gaquin Brandt ’65
Maria Bortone Brewer ’89
Sarah Busch ’06
Margaret Sheehan Callahan ’60
Elizabeth Dunlavey Cashman ’97
Eileen and James Cataldo
Jaime Chase ’94
Jennifer Drury Chekijian ’99
Mary Walsh Chin ’76
Maggie Chipman ’17
Claire Monahan Ciampa ’69
Patricia Cloonan ’66
Cathy and Scott Coutts
Kerry Cronin ’87 and Elliott Martin, Jr.
Christine and Richard Daly
Mary-Kate Danilecki ’11
Joan and William Dewan
Katie and Mike Donnino
Lorraine Dowdall
Elizabeth Duane ’62
Duane Family Trust
Kim and Craig Dustin
Christina Dymek-Thompson ’66
Elizabeth Flanagan Earle-Girard ’93
Martha and John Ebel
Gretchen and Jason Eldridge
Robert Entigar
Gabriela Zurzolo Eschleman ’85
Cathy O’Gorman Fagone ’65
Sheila and Steven Farley
Agnes Lawlor Farrell ’61
Carol Luccio Farwell ’67
Karen Faulkner ’63
Patricia Ferris ’85
Fidelity Charitable
Sarah Peterson Fischer ’10
Kathryn Fitzgerald ’85
Shannon Flynn FitzGerald ’94
Mary Ann and Charles Fitzpatrick
Suzette and Stephen Foley
Jennifer and John Fraone
Mary and Michael Ganley
Amelia and Harilal Gatha
Amelia B. Gatha Trust
Nancy Pelletier Gessay ’66
Julie Muse-Fisher and David Giordano
Marie and Steven Giordano
Claire Gormley ’17
Suzanne Guiod ’86
Lauren Kelley Guyder ’10
Judy Habib ’71
Barbara Coveney Harkins ’66
Marianne Hickey ’67
Diane and James Holland
Sandra Mancini Howe ’88
Ellen Fagone Huntley ’70
Meghan Lawrie Jaeger ’05
Abby Johnson
Marjorie Johnson ’77
Kimberley Joyce ’85
Julian Family
Ruth Cantwell Keeley ’78
Ann Kelly
Peggy Keteltas ’84
Kathryn Foley Lally ’93
Sheila Keefe Lamb ’08
Tara Lightbody
Regina Londergan-Paul ’72
Bruce Fallon-Long and Christopher Long
Dede and Matt Long
Susan Looney ’83
Adriana Lopez ’00
Mary Lovely ’85
Susan and Jack Lovett
Helen Luccio
Marian Abbate MacDonnell ’73
Jennifer Hallisey Mangan ’93
Susan White Manty ’75
Margaret Mayers ’66
Margaret and John Maziarz
Lindsey McDermott ’06
Molly McDonald ’19
Ellen McGillivray
Nancy (Devine ’76) and Kevin McLaughlin
Sarah Hart McLaughlin ’04
Mary and John Merchant
Nancy Merlino
Mary Kenney Monagle ’83
Rita Morris ’85
Martine Mungovan ’20
Kathleen Murphy ’91
Barbara Griffin-Murphy and Paul Murphy
Cindy Nelson
Rose and David O’Connor
Bridget and John O’Connor
Margaret O’Hara
Christina Stenholm O’Leary ’68
Maureen Ryan Palermo ’77
Elizabeth Joseph Reiter ’15
Barbara Roche Rico ’73
Mary Creeden Risio ’64
Jean and John Roche
Margaret Maguire Rodgers ’65 (deceased)
Kathryn Dunn Rogers ’68
Erin Brandt Russo ’07
Carol and David Ryan
Karen and Jerry Sampers
Rosemary Golden Simmons ’63
Maureen Caracciolo and Dennis Sinnard
Deirdre Fahey Sonntag ’81
Meghan Altman Stoll ’97
Michele Sullivan ’67
Angelica Guzman and Emiro Tarazona
Kathryn Gallagher Tarlin ’84
Barbara Ann Brissette Thav ’83
Patricia Grant Tocci ’62
Mary-Kate Tracy-Robidoux ’94
Maureen Tighe Twombly ’89
Cathy and Brian Ward
Brianna Westenfield ’18
Mary Beth and Otto Westenfield
Maureen Crehan Whelan ’80
Sara Zrike ’95
Anonymous (5)
Jennifer Atwell
John Baker
Vicky Thaler Cabot
Jennifer Foster
Kathleen Furey
Linda Galasso
Mary-Ellen Gioioso
Susan Glancy
Kate Gormley
Kellynd Graham
Victor Greene
Maureen Greenwood
Liz Jensen
Matching Gifts Faculty & Staff Giving
Ameriprise Financial
Abby Johnson
Jessie Jones
Allison Kelleher
Susan Leist
Meredith Lepper
Kate Levesque
Leigh Ann Luetzen
Kathy MacKenzie
Regina MacLeod
Elizabeth Mahoney
Elizabeth Mathew
Michael Mayer
Molly McDonald
Jerry McManus
Kathy Meade
Phyllis Morrison
Kim Munsey
Elizabeth Murphy
Matt Murphy
Cindy Nelson
Michael O’Connor
Susan Petrone
Lynne Petti
Yvonne Racine
Janet Reynolds
Melissa Richard
Caroline Rufo
Terri Schneider
Roseanne Shannon
Heather Smart
Cathy Solomon
Ed Spadoni
Cynthia Taylor
Mary-Kate Tracy-Robidoux
Alec Ward
Natalie Ward
Joe Ziska
Anonymous (1)
Boston Consulting Group
Comcast
Constellation Energy Generation LLC
Draper
Eversource
Google, Inc.
Marsh McLennan
MFS Investment Management
Movement Mortgage
The N&D Group
Natixis Investment Managers
Novartis
Oracle
Otis Elevator, Inc.
PNC Financial
Gifts In Kind
Band Gig School of Music and Performance
Sheilah and Kevin Barley
Mary Marie and Padraig Barrett
Marcell and Raj Bhangoo
Boston Ale House
Boston Calling Music Festival
Boston Crawling
Boston Pops
Boston Red Sox
Kathleen and John Burns
Carolyn Manning and Chris Busch
Annemarie and Tom Carey
Todd Carlson
Charles River Boat Company
Cheesecake Factory
Beth and Hugh Cole
Corrib Pub Restaurant
Colette and Greg Coughlin
Dune Jewelry
Four Points at Sheraton
Lisa and Jeff Gaulin
Point32Health
PTC, Inc.
Raytheon Corporation
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Santander Bank
Sun Life Financial
Grateful Dedham Diner
Kathleen Grey ’12
Kerrie and Scott Hestmark
Lucinda and Stanislas Hilbert
Bridget Keane ’91
Eve Kelley ’86
Kiss-108
Kissed Tanning
Lambert’s Rainbow Fruit
Christina and Jonathan Lang
Level 99
Bruce Fallon-Long and Christopher Long
Lorna and Christopher Maiona
Margaret and John Maziarz
The Meaney Family
Jennifer Kordell and Timothy Moran Outfront
ReOrganize & Design
Mary Creeden Risio ’64
Ron’s Ice Cream and Bowling
RQ Fabrication & Installation Inc.
Kate and Paul Scapicchio
Denise Morin and Vincent Serratore
Joan and David Shea
Denise and James Simpson
SoulSpace Meditation
Julie and Kurt Steinkrauss
Swan Boats
TD Banknorth Garden Charities
Top It Off Accessories
Patrick Travers
Tree Top Adventures
Ursuline Parents
Olivia Wenzel ’23
West on Centre
Anonymous (1)
Senior Parent Gift
The Senior Parent Gift Fund has been a long-standing tradition at Ursuline Academy for parents of the graduating class to come together to honor their daughters with a collective gift to the school. Over the years, the generosity of senior parents has funded many enhancements to the campus. Ursuline Academy thanks the Parents of the Class of 2025 for their gifts totaling $41,477, which were used for a new school minibus for athletics, community service, and field trips. Thanks to these funds, the Class of 2025 has left a lasting legacy, ensuring safe and reliable transportation for our students for years to come. Gifts were made to the Senior Parent Gift Fund by the following supporters.
Kimberly and Robert Airasian
Carrie and Peter Alto
America Online Giving Foundation
Christina and John Anderson
Kelly and Mark Anselmi
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Blackbaud Giving Fund
Elephteria Boutalis
Cynthia and Thomas Carlo
Janice and Christopher Clark
Dina and Gregory Connor
Janice and Edward Conway
Heidi and Jonathan Cullen
Jody and Daniel Cullinan
Lindsey and Christopher Cusson
Maria and Claudio DiLetizia
Katharine and Thomas Doyle
Norine and Peter Fetter
Casey and Kevin Friedman
Tracey and Ravi Gatha
Kellynd and Keith Graham
Sherry and Joseph Griffin
Pam and Chris Hale
Lisa and Warren Hoppie
Julian Family
Christine and Michael Lanagan
Camille and Frederick Lee
Caroline and Patrick Maloney
Jane Feely-Marinella ’83 and Joseph Marinella
Jenifer and Arthur McNulty
Johanna Messina
Jennifer Kordell and Timothy Moran
Ellen and Sean Moynihan
Aideen and Brendan Mulligan
IN MEMORIAM: Catherine Muldoon
by
Susan Glancy
Jennifer Murphy
Melissa and John Nasrah
Mollie and Thomas O’Hara
Vanessa and Alex Ortega
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Jane and Timothy Rose
Demetra Panomitros and George Salles
Santander Bank
Nicole and Richard Siedel
Courtney and Karl Stubelis
Sun Life Financial
Adriana Donovan and Cameron Trenor
Vanguard Charitable
Valerie and Normand Vermette
Nicole Bordeleau and Craig Wright
Anonymous (4)
I first met Catherine when she came to Ursuline in 2012 as the Assistant Principal and then later served as the Dean of Student Affairs. Catherine was a beloved colleague and administrator here at Ursuline, but more importantly, she was a friend. She was kind and compassionate to everyone with whom she interacted. Her brilliant mind and sharp wit kept us all on our toes. We will miss her unique sense of humor and her ability to make even the most difficult tasks lighter.
Catherine creatively found ways to share expectations and the not-so-fun regulations with students. I will always remember collaborating on a song for the opening school assembly about the uniform. She was dedicated to her students and co-workers and her door was always open. Catherine never hesitated to help when asked and was often seen backstage at the Christmas Concert or the Spring Festival of the Arts. We enjoyed many cups of tea and biscuits while discussing our shared love of British literature, British food, and British television. It was a blessing to be able to travel to London with Catherine and some of our students.
Our shared love of all things British continued to thrive after Catherine left Ursuline to take care of her parents and to work for the Alzheimer’s Association. Her compassion and dedication to her family is a model for us all. Our motto Serviam reminds us to think of others and live a life helping anyone who is in need and Catherine truly embodied Serviam every day. We will miss her.
Scholarships & Named Funds
The following scholarships and funds have been generously supported by the individuals and organizations listed below each fund name.
Anthony L. Anderson Scholarship
Cynthia Rice Levine
Boston Alumnae Award
Anonymous ’53
Cheryl Jean Eakin Scholarship
Francesca Coughlin ’11
Lorraine and Randall Eakin
Sara Zrike ’95
Constance Lynch Feely Award
Stacie and R. John Feely
Gib Gailius
Constance Feely Giguere ’86
Mary Feely Moriarty ’80
United Way of Rhode Island
CSF Scholar Award
The Catholic Schools Foundation
MONTHLY Giving
Needham Bank Scholarship
Needham Bank
Palermo Family Scholarship
Maria Pino ’77
Sister Mercedes Videira Scholarship
Barbaramary and Frederick Horgan
Elizabeth (McManus ’76) and John Howard
Donna and Michael O’Connor
Sullivan Leadership Development Fund
Regina Sullivan ’78
Taylor Manning Remembrance - Class of 2017 Scholarship Fund
Claire Gormley ’17
Ashley Mullen ’17
Taylor Mullen ’16
Proceeds from Taylor Made Concert
For Felicia Carey ’04, enrolling in Ursuline Academy as a ninth grader was a game-changer. Coming from a co-ed public school to an all-girls environment, she found her classmates bright, ambitious, and eager to learn, and that made all the difference. Her experience at Ursuline made her want to attend a women’s college, and after graduating from Smith College in 2008, she went on to postgraduate studies in the UK at Durham University and University College London. Felicia knows that an affordable private school single-sex education isn’t available to everyone, but she can do her part to pay it forward. “Ursuline is a special place,” she says. “There is a camaraderie between faculty and students that you don’t get in public school.” The personal relationships she built with teachers like Sr. Ursula, Mrs. Lahey, and Mrs. Dempsey, as well as the lifelong friendships she made, keep Ursuline near and dear to her heart.
Felicia spent six years fundraising for an all-girls/women’s private high school and college in NC. She is currently working as the Director of Membership for PBS North Carolina, the third largest PBS station in the country, and lives in Pittsboro, NC, with her husband, Nick, and her cat, Izzy.
To join Felicia as a monthly donor to Ursuline, visit ursulineacademy.net/givemonthly.
“I’ve found that when I make a monthly gift, it becomes part of my routine. While I can count on my gift going directly to Ursuline, Ursuline can count on me for a steady stream of support.”
Reunion 2025
A full day of celebration on Lowder Street
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, we welcomed a record number of alumnae back to campus—some traveling from as far away as Laguna Beach, CA—to reconnect with old friends and make new ones as they celebrated their reunion.
The reunion festivities included a special luncheon in the Tea Room honoring the “Society of the Seven Stars,” alumnae from the class of 1975 and earlier. Alumnae enjoyed familiar songs performed by the melodic young voices of our student Choral Group under the direction of Susan Glancy. Each new member of the Society of the Seven Stars then received a commemorative pin, presented by a current student, in a tribute that bridged generations.
Following the luncheon, alumnae spanning the classes of 1953 to 2020 explored campus with guided tours, revisiting old classrooms and sharing stories with current students, before participating in a Reunion Mass at the Reynolds Center. At the end of the day, everyone was invited to raise a glass to celebrate the classes ending in 0 and 5.
Guests were treated to a casual dinner from Montilio’s, with wood-fired pizza prepared on-site, as well as their world-famous assortment of gourmet Italian desserts.
This year’s reunion was a true celebration of lasting friendships, filled with positivity and marked by laughter, joyful memories, and the enduring spirit of the Ursuline community. We’re already planning next year’s reunion for the 1’s and 6’s. Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 26, 2026, to join in the fun!
2024 Spirit of Saint Angela Award
Elizabeth Mathew
Dr. Elizabeth Mullen ’81, P’18, ’20
On Friday, November 15, 2024, our community came together at our Evening for Ursuline Gala for a memorable event celebrating faith, courage, and joy. The night was filled with connection, inspiration, and generosity, raising over $235,000 to support vital programs that empower our students and strengthen our school. For more than 500 years, the enduring legacy of our foundress, Saint Angela Merici, has guided Ursuline’s mission, empowering young women through education and inspiring them to make meaningful contributions to society. At the event, we proudly honored two remarkable women with the Spirit of Saint Angela Award. Science teacher Elizabeth Mathew and alumna Dr. Elizabeth Mullen ’81, P’18, ’20, were recognized for the way their lives and work exemplify the Ursuline mission and reflect the courage, kindness, and humility of Saint Angela.
Gala Sponsors & Supporters
Faith in Mission Sponsor
BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
Kathleen and Matthew Consigli
Fidelity Charitable
Mary-Ellen and Gino Gioioso
Kerrie and Scott Hestmark
Kate (Nolan ’77) and Shaun Levesque
P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.
Regina Sullivan ’78
Courage of St. Angela Sponsor
M&T Bank
Kathleen and J.R. McDonald
Denise and James Simpson
Joy in Education Sponsor
F. L. Putnam Investment Management Company
Sherin and Lodgen LLP
Veterinary Services of Westwood
Women of Integrity Sponsor
Cullen, Murphy & Co., P.C.
Dedham Acupuncture
Donnelly’s, Inc. of RI
Mary Erina Driscoll
Christine and James McGrail
Sabeena Chacko Raskin and Kevin Raskin
Sara Shanahan and Joseph Callanan
Nicole Stern and Michael Stapleton
Journey of Discovery Sponsor
Rae-Anne and Jeffrey Butera
Dedham Savings
FACTS Management Company
Mary-Jeanne (O’Connor ’81) and Mark Manning
Nicole Norton Vermillion ’05
Adelina and Mark Zarse
Gala Ads
Kerri and Thomas Gillis
Mary Mullen ’79
Margaret Campbell Priestley ’78
Xaverian Brothers High School
Supporters
Sarah Abbott ’88 and Craig McCurley
Karen and Shawn Aylward
Sheilah and Kevin Barley
Luisa and Anthony Borgonzi
Borislow Insurance
Ellen Lohan Bridgman ’07
Suzanne Ferguson Burkhardt ’81
Kathleen and John Burns
Rae-Anne and Jeffrey Butera
Sara Shanahan and Joseph Callanan
Beth and Hugh Cole
Carol and Bryan Connolly
Dina and Gregory Connor
Marybeth Nelson-Considine and Jonathan Considine
Lindsey and Christopher Cusson
Margaret Brett Eaton ’99
Fidelity Charitable
Eileen and John Fox
Sandra Frezza ’81
Tiffany and Jarrod Gero
Ann and Joseph Gioioso
Lindsay Gioioso ’14
Mary-Ellen and Gino Gioioso
Bill and Carolyn Glass and Family
Katherine and Thomas Gormley
Sarah and Christopher Grillo
Susan and Aaron Hata
Kerrie and Scott Hestmark
Rachel and Paul Higgins
Cynthia Iris ’72
Halina and Arkadiusz Jankowski
Christopher Kane
Mary Jo Gorman Keaney ’82
Eve Kelley ’86
Melanie and Scott Kelley
Kathleen and Robert Kuklewicz
Marsha van Dalen and John Lakey
Patricia and Kevin Lohan
Leigh Ann and Bryce Luetzen
Mary-Jeanne (O’Connor ’81) and Mark Manning
Elizabeth Mathew
Manu Mathew
Susan Mathew
Kristie (Banks ’98) and Brian McManus
The Meaney Family
Johanna Messina
Anne Donahue and Greg Meurer
Courtney and George Mohler
Jennifer Kordell and Timothy Moran
Donna Morrison
Katherine Mullen
Barbara Murphy
Elizabeth and Gerald Murphy
Melissa and John Nasrah
Novartis
Kathleen (Hegarty ’99) and Stephen Palenscar
Carrie Cintolo Pearson ’01
Theresa Chisholm Ralff ’81
Mary Beth Murphy Roche ’81
Tracy and Kevin Routhier
Lisa Rubini ’79
Elizabeth Goranson-Seeger and Michael Seeger
Sara Shanahan and Joseph Callanan
Joan and David Shea
Denise and James Simpson
Regina and Edward Spadoni
Michelle and James Steinkrauss
Julie and Kurt Steinkrauss
Regina Sullivan ’78
Ursuline Parents
Elizabeth Kenney Wakely ’81
Nicole Bordeleau and Craig Wright
Lisa Sullivan Wright ’83
Anonymous (1)
On Monday, June 16, 2025, our community gathered under sunny skies for the 33rd annual Fore the Girls Golf Tournament at Blue Hill Country Club in Canton. The event raised over $112,000 in support of Ursuline Athletics. We are grateful to Committee Chair Steve Palenscar P’27, ’29, and our other committee members, sponsors, golfers, raffle donors, and volunteers for contributing to the success of the day.
Save the Date for the
34th Annual Fore the Girls Golf Tournament
Monday, June 15, 2026
Tournament Host
Fidelity Charitable
Regina Sullivan ’78
Dinner Sponsor
Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
Beverage Cart Sponsor
F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company
Foursome Photo Sponsor
Foley Palenscar Schortmann Insurance Agency
Golf Cart Sponsor
Bank of Canton
Golf Gift Sponsor
M&T Bank
Golf Course Sponsor
Dedham Savings
Heritage Financial Group
Kerrie and Scott Hestmark
King & Bishop
Kasey Crist and Brendan King
Prime Restoration & Remediation LLC
Rojo Company
Cathy and Joe Solomon
Driving Range Sponsor
Bowditch & Dewey
Putting Green Sponsor
Sean Holleran
Rebecca’s Culinary Group
Veterinary Services of Westwood
Triple Tee Sponsor
Anderson Electrical Contractors, Inc.
MDS/Miller Dyer Spears Architects
Tee Sponsor
Devaney Energy
Donahue Real Estate Company, Inc.
Empire Engineering
Giordano Law LLC
Harvey’s 1Up Arcade LLC
Tee Sponsor continued
Richard Kirby
Print Resource
The N&D Group
Friends of UA Athletics
Kimberly and Robert Airasian
Borislow Insurance
Basket Donations
American Online Giving Foundation
Christine and Conal Barbuto
Sheilah and Kevin Barley
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Courtney and Michael Bernazzani
Karyn and Christopher Bishop
Kathleen and John Burns
Annemarie and Tom Carey
Marybeth Nelson-Considine and Jonathan Considine
Donna and Ed Coppinger
Laura and J.R. Craven
Kim and Craig Dustin
Stacey and Sean Fallon
Tiffany and Jarrod Gero
Bethany Glennon
Thomas Glennon
Adrienne and Timothy Greene
Melissa and Brendan Healy
Karen Hurley
Julian Family
Christina and Jonathan Lang
Jennifer and Brandon Lynch
Jacqui and Paul Lynch
Amy and Keith Marjani
MFS Investment Management
Elizabeth and Gerald Murphy
Sabeena Chacko Raskin and Kevin Raskin
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
Joan and David Shea
Adelina and Mark Zarse
Anonymous (2)
Supporters
Sheilah and Kevin Barley
Annie and Kevin Bauman
Lori and Bill Benger
Brodney & Sons
Kathleen Burke ’99
Phoebe and Robert Bustamante
Michelle Coleman
Margaret and Stephen Costello
Laura and J.R. Craven
Eileen and John Cuddy
James DeOrio
Devaney Energy
Theresa and Robert Flaherty
Mary-Ellen and Gino Gioioso
Lindsay Gioioso ’14
Maureen Greenwood
Astrid and John Hajjar
Katie (McAnulty ’97) and Mark Hegarty
Kerrie and Scott Hestmark
Gloria and Paul Joyce
Gerry Kelliher
Tara Kelly
Gina Susi and Christian Leimkuehler
Meredith (Putnam ’89) and Mark Lepper
Kate (Nolan ’77) and Shaun Levesque
Mary (Connolly ’78) and Stan Luniewicz
The McDonald Family
Mary Beth Hunt McMahon ’82
Marilyn and Peter McManus
The N&D Group
Nora Kate O’Brien ’10
Lisa and William O’Brien
Kathleen (Hegarty ’99) and Stephen Palenscar
The Raynham Corp
Sharon Reed-Eramian ’68
Lisa and Paul Schneider
John Stadtler
Michelle and James Steinkrauss
Anonymous (1)
DONOR PROFILE: Paul and Lisa Schneider P’21, ’24
Paul and Lisa Schneider P’21, ’24 are beyond the daily comings and goings on Lowder Street, but they continue to make Ursuline Academy a priority. They donate because they still see Ursuline’s influence on their daughters Emily ’21 and Alise ’24.
Paul and Lisa have always felt that a well-rounded education includes participation in an activity that promotes teamwork and accountability to others. For their daughters, the athletics program at Ursuline provided that opportunity. While at Ursuline, Emily and Alise both played lacrosse. They also participated in synchronized ice skating with Skyliners, where they represented Team USA.
Paul and Lisa are longtime participants at Ursuline’s annual Fore the Girls Golf Tournament and choose to continue their support of this event even after their daughters’ graduations. “We feel athletics is an important part of the Ursuline experience, fostering collaboration and strengthening communication while working towards a common goal. Our girls had a great experience and made great friendships as members of the Lacrosse Team. We hope, in some small part, that continuing to support Ursuline athletics will help provide that experience for others.”
The Schneiders appreciate how their daughters learned to balance the rigors of school with the demands of playing a team sport. They are proud of how Emily and Alise have grown into “quietly confident leaders not afraid to drift out of their comfort zones to support their teammates and friends.”
Emily Schneider recently graduated from Boston College as an economics major and has started her career at Franklin Templeton. Alise is a sophomore at Boston College and recently represented Team USA at the World Synchronized Ice Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland, where she finished 8th overall. In 2024, Emily and Alise were teammates for the World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, where they finished 6th overall.
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