Mary Immaculate
Protectress of the Institute
Blessed Brigida Morello St. Ursula
Foundress (1610 – 1679) Patroness
Feast: 4th September Feast: 21st October
| Mother House | Casa Generalizia | Ursuline Provincialate |
| Istituto Orsoline di M. I | Orsoline di M.I | 26, Davis Road |
| Via Roma, 42 | Via Dandolo, 46 | St. Thomas town P.O |
| 29100 Piacenza, Italy | 00153 Roma, Italy | Bengaluru 560084, India |
The Spirituality of Blessed Brigida of Jesus, was born of a profound God Consciousness, draws inspiration from the Ignatian spirituality, being ‘contemplative in action’. She is always portrayed holding a Crucifix in her hand; in her exhortations to her daughters she never failed to recommend contemplation of Jesus Crucified and Risen as the basic characteristic of UMI …
1.The Congregation of the Ursulines of Mary Immaculate (UMI), was founded in Piacenza, Italy, on 17th February 1649, by Blessed Brigida Morello under the patronage of St. Ursula, after whom the Institute is named. 2. Protectress, Patroness, Foundress: The Foundress had a filial devotion to Mary, the Immaculate Mother of God and took her as the …
On 12th November 1934 five Italian missionaries with dauntless courage and determination landed in the Indian soil and gave birth to the first branch of the Congregation in the mission land. The Congregation began to flourish in India when a good number of dedicated young women joined the pioneer band imbibing their zeal and enthusiasm …
A VISIONARY LEADER – MOTHER FELICE RADINI TEDESCHI We, the Ursulines in India look to you as the ‘Mission Foundress’ For, you actualized the Founderss’ vision of an ‘overseas mission.’ You, visualized the possibility of pursuing an untrodden path Until then by women of ancient days! You belonged to a family of reform, of Swiss …
SERVANT OF GOD MARIA CELINE KANNANAIKAL Sr. Maria Celine Kannanaikal was born at Kundanoor, on 13th February 1931, in …
GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP The mission of Leadership is about taking on the mind and heart of Jesus who led His disciples as graced companions. His was a transforming leadership whereby He offered vision, energy, challenge and courage to those who came into His circle. Leadership is about relationships. It is a process of relationship created …
