Ursuline Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary

From Dole, France in 1606 to the Eastern Cape in 1934. Discover how Venerable Mother Anne de Xainctonge pioneered uncloistered religious education for girls and women.

Living out faith in action. Explore our four foundational pillars: Christian Education, Medical Assistance, Parish Pastoral Work, and Cross-Cultural Social Welfare.

Is God calling you to step out with holy boldness? Learn about our active discernment paths, formation stages, and celebrate our newly professed local South African sisters.

"Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within Your wounds hide me. Separated from You let me never be. From the malicious enemy, defend me. At the hour of death, call me. And bid me come to You, that with Your saints I may praise You, forever and ever. Amen."

"O Holy and Eternal God, You filled the heart of Venerable Anne de Xainctonge with a burning zeal to establish uncloistered schools and empower girls through Christian education. Grant that we, inspired by her historic bold example and deep love for the Holy Eucharist, may respond faithfully to the contemporary needs of our communities. We ask that You glorify Your servant Anne, and through her intercession, grant us the special graces we stand in need of today. Amen."

Our life flows directly from the Sanctuary to the streets. The systematic processes shaping our active contemplative ministry include:

• Daily Eucharistic Adoration: Centering our hearts around Christ’s real presence.
• Ignatian Examen: Finding God in all things at the close of active service.
• Marian Rosary Sodalities: Seeking Our Lady's constant maternal protection.