Ursuline Academy Foundation

The Ursuline Academy Foundation has been established as a not for profit foundation with a mission to preserve the heritage of Ursuline Academy and to perpetuate Catholic education consistent with the values of Roman Catholicism and the ideals of the Ursuline Sisters.

Mission Statement

The Ursuline Academy Foundation is established as a 501(c)(3) organization with purposes that include, but are not limited to preserving the historical heritage of Ursuline Academy in Springfield, Illinois, and furthering the advancement of religious education based upon the principles of the Roman Catholic Church and, in particular, the Ursuline Sisters, foundresses of Ursuline Academy.

Foundation Board of Directors

Rev. Msgr. John R. Ossola, President

Barb Burris ('72), Vice President for Alumni Affairs

Derrick Jones ('96), Vice President for Public Relations

Susan (Jones) Gallagher ('75), Secretary

Beth (Marx) Mayfield ('82), Treasurer

Sr. Madonna O'Hara, OSU ('55)

Sr. Elisa Ryan, OSU

Tony DelGiorno ('96), General Counsel

Alumni Association Officers

Lisa Sabo ('82), President
Lois Jirgal ('55), Vice-Preident
Angie Meneghetti ('82), Secretary
Beth (Marx) Mayfield ('82), Treasurer

History

History of Ursuline Sisters in Springfield and Ursuline Academy