By Peter Monthienvichienchai
The Ursuline Sisters celebrated their 100th anniversary in Thailand on Nov 23 at Mater Dei School, the congregation’s first house and school in the country. The event marked a century of the Ursulines’ significant contributions to education and social development in predominantly Buddhist Thailand.
Mater Dei School, alma mater to two kings of Thailand and the current prime minister, served as a poignant venue for the celebration.
The event drew over a thousand faithful, members of the religious community, and Ursuline sisters from across the globe, including Indonesia, Taiwan, Australia, Cambodia, Vietnam, France, and Slovenia.
Among the dignitaries present were Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells, Apostolic Nuncio to Thailand, Bishop Francis X. Vira Arpondratana, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Bangkok, and Sister Pensri Horae, Provincial Prioress of the Ursulines in Thailand. A special message was delivered from Sr Susan Flood, Prioress General of the Ursulines of the Roman Union.
Archbishop Wells lauded the Ursulines for their enduring mission. “This is indeed, especially for the Church here, a remarkable moment in our history and in your history and it gives witness to your unwavering dedication to serving the people of this beautiful nation,” he said.
Highlighting their dual focus on education and compassion, he added, “Your heartfelt dedication to promoting justice and peace, speak proudly of your commitment to better this world, not only for those in the past and present but for generations to come.”
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