History

History, Patron Saints and Foundation of the Congregation

Saint Angela Saint Ursula St. Marie / Mary of the Incarnation
Foundation of the Ursulines Ursulines in Thailand
หนึ่งร้อยปีอุร์สุลินในประเทศไทยOne Hundred Years of the Ursulines in Thailand ฉลองนักบุญอัญจลาCelebrating Saint Angela
About Us

Charism, Emblem and Members of the Congregation

Vision / Mission Spirit of the Ursuline Congregation Spiritual Life
Emblem Member in Thailand General Assembly
ชีวิตของคณะอุร์สุลินLife of the Ursulines บรรยากาศชุมชนCommunity Life
mission

Education, Social Work and Evangelisation

Education Formal education Non-formal education
Social Apostolate (JPIC) Vocation / Come and See
การศึกษาในระบบFormal education การศึกษานอกระบบNon-formal education
Our houses

Ursuline Communities and Schools throughout Thailand

Provincialate House (Centre) Mater Dei House Vasudevi House Regina Chalee House
Piyamat House Ban Chiang Kham House Acharamai House, Mae Sariang Khmer International House
บ้านมาแตร์เดอีMater Dei House บ้านเรยีนา เชลีRegina Chalee House บ้านวาสุเทวีVasudevi House
Retreat House

Retreat and Renewal Centres of the Congregation

Retreat houses
Phet Samran House, Hua Hin / Doi Regina, Chiang Mai / Jed Rin Garden
บ้านเพชรสำราญPhet Samran House บรรยากาศเข้าเงียบRetreat Atmosphere
Vocation

"Come and See" and Sharing the Call

Vocation / Come and See Qualifications for those interested in joining the faculty
Sharing the Call
Come and SeeCome and See
Faculty Media

Books, Music and Videos of the Congregation

Book Music
video
หนังสือBook บทเพลงMusic
Our Schools

Ursuline schools of the Roman Union in Thailand

Mater Dei SchoolRegina Coeli College
Vasudevi SchoolPiyamart School
Ursulines of the Roman Union (Thailand)

All for the glory
of God

Soli Deo Gloria

The Ursulines in Thailand have continued the mission of education in the footsteps of Saint Angela Merici since 1924.

About the Congregation Our Schools
ซิสเตอร์คณะอุร์สุลิน

Photos and Moments

Smiles, faith and service in the daily life of the Ursulines

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Ursulines in Thailand

A congregation of religious women dedicated to education in the spirit of Saint Angela Merici
หนึ่งร้อยปีอุร์สุลินในประเทศไทย

From Brescia to the soil of Thailand

The Ursulines began in 1532 through Saint Angela Merici, an Italian woman who saw the importance of educating women and young people. The movement spread throughout Europe and came together as Ursulines of the Roman Union (Thailand) In 1900

In 1923 Bishop Perros, head of the Vicariate of Siam, invited the congregation to help in missionary work. Four Sisters travelled from Marseilles and reached Thailand on 25 November 1924, beginning their work at Kalawar Church in the Talat Noi area before the mission spread to schools and community houses throughout the country.

From Europe to Thailand

Over 490 years of the Ursuline journey, from Brescia to the soil of Thailand
1532+
A.D. 1532

Foundation of the Congregation

Saint Angela Merici gathered a group of young women and founded the Company of Saint Ursula in Brescia, Lombardy, Italy.

A.D. 1540

Death of Saint Angela

Our founding mother passed away, but the congregation continued to grow throughout Europe.

A.D. 1900

Union of the Congregation under Pope Leo XIII

Pope Leo XIII approved the union of 71 monasteries into one congregation under a single Superior General in Rome.

A.D. 1923

An invitation from Siam

Bishop Perros, head of the Vicariate of Siam, asked the Sisters to come and help in missionary work.

A.D. 1924

Arrival in Thailand

Four Sisters from France, Belgium and Yugoslavia arrived in Siam and began their work at Kalawar Church, Talat Noi.

A.D. 1928

Mater Dei

The first school in Thailand was opened in Bangkok and dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

A.D. 1932

Regina Chalee

Educational work spread to the north with the opening of a school in Chiang Mai.

A.D. 1955

Vasudevi

Vasudevi School opened in Bangkok to support the growth of educational work.

A.D. 2002

Piyamat

Piyamat School opened in Phayao Province, following the vision of integral human development.

A.D. 2010

Going international

An Ursuline house opened in Cambodia, continuing the mission at an international level.

Today

The journey continues

The Ursuline Sisters in Thailand continue to dedicate themselves to forming young people and proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel.

Our Mission

Three pillars of mission that the Ursulines have held for generations

Education

Forming the whole person, seeking what is highest, and growing in wisdom and steadfastness, in the spirit of Serviam, which means service.

Spiritual Life

One love in two dimensions: love of God and love of neighbour, with a motherly heart, living by the Rule and the Counsels of Saint Angela.

Social Apostolate JPIC

Promoting justice and peace everywhere, caring for the environment, the poor, children, young people and displaced persons, in the spirit of the Assembly message.

Our Houses and Schools

Where hearts grow: Ursuline houses and schools throughout Thailand.
อุร์สุลิน บ้านมาแตร์เดอี

Ursulines Community - Mater Dei

Bangkok, since 1928

อุร์สุลิน เชียงคำ

Ursulines Community - Chiang Kham

Chiang Rai: pastoral work and a Sisters' residence

อุร์สุลิน บ้านเรยีนา เชลี

Ursulines Community - Regina Coeli

Chiang Mai, since 1932

อุร์สุลิน ปิยมาตย์

Ursulines - Piyamart house

Phayao, since 2002

อุร์สุลิน บ้านวาสุเทวี

Ursulines Community - Vasudevi

Bangkok, since 1955

บ้านศูนย์กลางคณะอุร์สุลิน

Ursulines Provincialate

Congregation office for Thailand

Schools in the congregation's network

The schools for education run by the Ursulines of the Roman Union, Thailand

โรงเรียนมาแตร์เดอีวิทยาลัย

Mater Dei School

Bangkok, since 1928

โรงเรียนเรยีนาเชลีวิทยาลัย

Regina Coeli College

Chiang Mai, since 1932

โรงเรียนวาสุเทวี

Vasudevi School

Bangkok, since 1955

โรงเรียนปิยมาตย์

Piyamart School

Phayao, since 2002

Frequently asked questions

The questions people ask us most often about the Ursulines of the Roman Union in Thailand

Who are the Ursulines?

A congregation of women religious founded by Saint Angela Merici in 1532 in the city of Brescia, Italy. Its full name today is the Ursulines of the Roman Union, with members serving in many countries around the world.

When did the Ursulines come to Thailand?

Four Ursuline sisters travelled from France and arrived in Thailand in 1924. They began their work at Kalawar Church in the Talat Noi area and opened their first school, Mater Dei School, in 1928.

What do the Ursulines do in Thailand?

Formal and non-formal education, four schools in the network, community houses and local pastoral work, social justice ministry (JPIC), and care for the elderly and those who lack opportunities.

Where are the schools in the network?

Mater Dei School in Bangkok, Regina Coeli College in Chiang Mai, Vasudevi School in Bangkok, and Piyamart School in Phayao.

What should I do if I am interested in becoming a sister?

Contact the congregation through our Contact page or our Facebook page to speak with the vocation director. You can read the requirements on the Qualifications page.

How can I support or work with the congregation?

You can give, volunteer, or join our activities. Let us know through the Contact page.

Our patron saints

Models for the congregation and for every member

Saint Angela Merici

Foundress of the Ursulines, 1532

An Italian woman who began gathering young women to teach the faith and serve the poor, growing into one of the most widespread congregations of women religious dedicated to education.

Angela saw the worth of every woman, and teaches us the courage to begin anew.

Saint Ursula

Patron saint of the congregation

A courageous woman of the early Christian era. The Ursulines chose her as patron from their very beginning, and it is from her that the name Ursulines comes.

Ursula is a model of courage and of standing firm in one's faith.

St. Marie / Mary of the Incarnation

The congregation's first woman missionary in Canada

A French woman who pioneered the congregation’s mission in Canada. She entered the Ursulines in 1631 and gave 33 years of her life to the Church there, until her death at the age of 73.

“Will you be mine?” - and Mary answered, “With joy.”

Our social mission

Our mission for justice, peace and the care of creation

1
Justice

Standing beside the disadvantaged and calling society to recognise the dignity of every human being.

2
Peace

Building understanding and peaceful living together in communities, in the schools and villages where the sisters serve.

3
Care for creation

Caring for our common home together, by reducing waste, planting trees and forming young people's awareness of the environment.

4
Education for those who lack opportunities

Supporting scholarships and learning activities for children and young people who lack opportunities.

Contact us and come to visit

We warmly welcome anyone who would like to meet and talk with us

Ursulines of the Roman Union, Thailand

You can send us a message through our Contact page. If you would like to visit, or to talk about vocation, please contact us in advance.

Contact usOur houses across the country

Vocation and the invitation to come and see

If your heart is searching for the meaning of consecrated life, come and journey with us. Discover your calling through prayer, sharing and life close to the community.

Come and See