Nine people made their first commitments as Ursuline Associates during Mass, and seven associates made their lifetime commitments.

Lu Sheehan, an associate from Paola, Kan., reads at Mass.

Michael Ziegler, from Memphis, Tenn., leads the congregation in the responsorial during Mass.

Alice Powell, left, and Martha House read their commitment statements to become Ursuline Associates. Behind them are their contact sisters, Sister Rose Theresa Johnson,
and Sister Suzanne Sims.

Stephanie Render receives her first commitment pin from her contact sister, Sister Clarence Marie Luckett.

Ruth Bittel-Nunez reads the intercessions during Mass.