You are invited to join a series of three presentations looking at three unique aspects of African American history in southwestern Ohio.

We have been awarded an Ohio Historical Marker which will be placed at the entrance of the Ursuline St. Martin campus.

Ursula was venerated as a leader of women who believed that Christian education would empower women.

September 8th is the Feast of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is also a significant date for many of the Ursulines.

Making the Decision to Establish a Community in Brown County

While Julia Chatfield and Sr. St. Pierre were with Msgr. Macheboeuf exploring Brown, Highland and Ross counties, the other 9 were not idle.

The adventure of exploring possible locations for the foundation continued.

The morning of June 22, Msgr. Macheboeuf, Mother Julia Chatfield and Sister St. Pierre began their six-hour ride to St. Martin.

June 2nd, 1845, a Monday that dawned bright and clear saw our traveler’s arrival in the New York harbor. The journey continues...

"The Cross in the Wilderness” continues the story of Boulogne’s approval by the Cardinal.

The Boulogne Sisters face challenges.

“An Old Account of New Beginnings” relays the story of the adventures of the remaining six Baulieu Missionaries on their way to Paris.

The Beaulieu Story of their dramatic leave of France continued in “The Cross in The Wilderness.”

On May 4th, 1845, Julia Chatfield and her 10 companions left France for the United States of America.