About

Ursuline Academy is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for young women in grades 7-12. Founded in 1946, Ursuline Academy in Dedham operates under the sponsorship of the international network of Ursuline Sisters, the oldest religious teaching order devoted to the education of young women.

Admissions

Our Admissions team welcomes families for tours throughout the year, and we sponsor events designed for students to explore our campus, sit in on classes, and to get to know our community. Ours is a holistic approach to knowing each student as we review qualifications for admissions. Learn why families choose Ursuline, and how our graduates become young women of character, faith and scholarship!

ACADEMICS

Ursuline Academy offers a rigorous program of study designed to challenge and inspire students, and our faculty encourage their love of learning, reading, and scholarly exploration in the pursuit of truth. Our graduates are fully prepared to study, analyze, and communicate persuasively to meet the challenges of university work.

LIVING THE MISSION

The values of an Ursuline education– a Catholic education– were established centuries ago when Saint Angela Merici dedicated her life to forming a company of young women engaged in bettering their communities. At Ursuline, we challenge our students to live lives of integrity that reflect the principles of Catholic social teaching, and to be Christ to one another in today’s world. We welcome students of all faiths, and support every student on her spiritual journey.

Service

In keeping with Ursuline's motto, Serviam, and the Christian call to help others, each student is required to perform some type of community service in keeping with her abilities and interests. Our goal is that each student comes to know the joy of giving others her most valuable gift– herself– and one of her most precious resources, her time. Requirements are detailed in the Community Service Guide.

The Campus Ministry Office welcomes all suggestions for service projects and will consider all submissions carefully. Students and parents are welcome to suggest a service opportunity! In most instances, suggestions will not be able to be incorporated within the same academic year since service trips require the coordination of staff and faculty and have to be planned in advance. Thank you for your continued prayers and work in support of our mission of Serviam. If you have any questions, please contact the Campus Ministry office at 781-493-7791.

Service Expectations

Grades 7, 8 and 9 complete 30 hours of service per year
Grades 10 and 11 complete 40 hours of service per year
Grade 12 complete 80 hours of service performed during their Senior Service Project. Find information on the Senior Serviam Program here.

suggest a service opportunity

prayer requests

campus ministry website

Focus for Service by Grade

Each grade is asked to complete 5 hours of service in line with their focus.

Grade 7- Elderly

Grade 8- Education & Literacy

Grade 9- Individuals with Special Needs

Grade 10- Hunger, Poverty, Homelessness

Grade 11- Environmental Ethics

The following are suggestions for students and present possible service opportunities:

Assist with an after-school program
Teach CCD or participate in Liturgical Ministry
Visit the elderly
Serve at a charitable or nonprofit organization, e.g., St. Vincent de Paul, My Brother's Keeper, Cradles to Crayons, Pine Street Inn, Room to Grow, Community Servings, New Life Furniture, the ARC of MA, Community Harvest, etc.
Serve at a food pantry or soup kitchen
Assist with education or sports programs for children or adults with special needs
Assist with an environmental preservation, protection or clean up initiative