St. Angela Merici, Foundress of the Ursuline Sisters
1990 / Norman Poirier / Cleveland
The statue is positioned as the focal point of the entryway into Ursuline College. St. Angela Merici established the Order of Saint Ursula (OSU - the initials that follow the names of all Ursuline Sisters) in 1535 for the purpose of educating young girls and women. It is a worldwide network of Catholic Sisters who maintain the charism of education to this day. Dedicated on October 18, 1990 honoring Herbert E. Strawbridge, former Ursuline College Board of Trustees Chair.
Title
St. Angela Merici, Foundress of the Ursuline Sisters
Description
The statue is positioned as the focal point of the entryway into Ursuline College. St. Angela Merici established the Order of Saint Ursula (OSU - the initials that follow the names of all Ursuline Sisters) in 1535 for the purpose of educating young girls and women. It is a worldwide network of Catholic Sisters who maintain the charism of education to this day. Dedicated on October 18, 1990 honoring Herbert E. Strawbridge, former Ursuline College Board of Trustees Chair.
Creator
Date
1990
Source
Bill Jirousek. Photos by Richard Konisiewicz.
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Location Notes
On Ursuline College campus, in front of the Monsignor Mullen Administration Building, 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
Creation Date
1990
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