On this Feast day of St. Angela Merici, the Ursuline Sisters, who have served in the Diocese of Santa Rosa for more than 130 years, announced the sale of their property at 400 Angela Drive in Santa Rosa, California, to the Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa.
After careful, sometimes painful discernment, the Ursuline Sisters determined that they are no longer able to carry on their ministries from this location. Three years ago, the property and buildings suffered severe damage from a wildfire. It took the Ursulines three years to repair the damage.
Recently, they decided to sell the convent, as well as the adjacent property, to the Marian Sisters. The Ursulines expressed their deepest gratitude to all the people who have supported them and graced their halls and grounds. “We are truly blessed. It is our desire that the Marian Sisters enjoy the property and make it their home for many years to come.”
The Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa were established in 2012 and have grown readily since then. They serve in Catholic schools, the Chancery, and Parish offices, and do catechetical instruction, retreat talks, youth events, liturgical music, and sacristy care.
“We are honored to work with the Ursuline Sisters through this transition,” Reverend Mother Teresa Christe, MSSR, stated, “and we look forward to continuing to use this property for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. The acquisition of the property is a big step in deepening our roots in this community.” The Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa hope to establish residence at Ursula Hall Spring 2021.
From the Marian Sisters’ Blog:
As a result of the 2017 fires, the Sisters have worked hard to repair the grounds and bring the convent to a safe condition.
It has been an honor to work with the Ursuline Sisters through this transition. The Ursuline’s have given so much to the community of Santa Rosa, and we pray that our religious family may be able to do the same. The acquisition of the property is a big step in deepening our roots and allowing us the room to grow, as many women are answering God’s call to religious life and wishing to join us.
We ask for your prayers in this transition, so that we – through the intercession of Our Lady, St. Joseph, and St. Angela Merici – may give Our Lord a place where He is loved and served above all else.
For more information about the Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa, visit www.mariansisters.com.
(Article adapted from the Ursuline Sisters Press Release)