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The Angeline Award, established in 1990, recognizes a woman who possesses the qualities of Saint Angela Merici and the Ursuline Sisters’ charism – a contemplative love of God resulting in an openness and eagerness to serve the needs of others.
Out of her profound relationship with God, Angela addressed the needs and concerns of her time. The Ursulines Sisters bestow this award to affirm a woman who, out of that same love and commitment to God, is responding to the contemporary challenges facing women and families. |
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Past Recipients of the Angeline Award
Donna McKinney Hansen of Spokane, Washington (1991), a graduate of Ursuline College, for her work as a former social worker and as a secretary for social ministries
Juana Gil Sanchez of Callao, Peru, South America (1992), for founding an organization for senior citizens and helping bring a medical team to her community
Barbara Emrich Cassidy of Louisville, Kentucky (1994), for her service to the elderly and her work with the Ursuline Bargain Barn to help retired sisters
Margo Thompson Borders of Louisville (1996), for her work with her church in adopting a Vietnamese family, organizing neighbors to help an elderly couple and involvement in different social service agencies that serve women and families
Maria Scharfenberger of Louisville (1998), for her extensive work with the Hispanic community
Jane M. Thibault, Ph.D. of Louisville (2000), a gerontologist, for ongoing commitment to the senior population, serving on numerous committees and establishing Spiritually Aware Growing Elders Resources, Inc.
Mary Kwan, M.D. of Houston, Texas (2002), a graduate of the former Ursuline College for her work to provide medical care to the poor. |
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Often called a “modern day Angela” by those who know her, Mary Ann Kopp Hubbs exemplifies what it means to be “open and eager to serve the needs of others.” |
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Mary Ann Kopp Hubbs grew up with the spirit of Saint Angela around her.
She attended Mother of Sorrows, Holy Spirit and Sacred Heart Academy. Mary Ann continued her education with the Ursuline Sisters, earning her Bachelors degree from Ursuline College in 1963.
Her charitable work within the community began almost immediately. With the help of two others, Mary Ann started the PIE program at St. Martha’s school to challenge students in reading and literature. She went on to serve on the Nurture Committee for Habitat for Humanity.
Sister Ruth Ann Haunz wrote, Mary Ann “gives her heart to everything she does. She does not just volunteer with habitat families, she becomes part of them. She does not only volunteer in several different arenas, she mentors others who volunteer”
And, Mary Ann takes her commitment to volunteerism seriously. She donated her time to Meals on Wheels, acted as a facilitator in marriage enrichment groups and helped out at the Sacred Heart Home.
Among other causes, Mary Ann showed true Christian leadership by chairing the Social Concerns Committee and organizing the “Giving Tree”, a Christmas program benefiting low income families, and the Great Books program for gifted children.
“Children are such a big part of her life and she takes her responsibilities to them very seriously,” wrote Sister Margo Borders. “The children she tutors know that they will be cared for and loved by a very talented woman.”
Often called a “modern day Angela” by those who know her, Mary Ann exemplifies what it means to be “open and eager to serve the needs of others.” As her husband wrote in his nomination form, “I see her demonstrate the humble service and prayer spirit of St. Angela Merici and all the good Ursuline Sisters who taught her.”
Congratulations to Mary Ann Kopp Hubbs, a woman who is an example to us all on how to live life by following the path St. Angela Merici opened up for us. |
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