Alumni, friends, faculty and staff members past and present, gathered in the Grace Hall atrium of Cabrini University for the Mother Ursula Infante Memorial Lecture on Thursday, February 22nd. The annual event is sponsored by the University’s Wolfington Center for Civic Engagement. Sr. Eileen Currie, MSC, who served as the Cabrini College President from 1982 – 1992, was the keynote speaker and the recipient of the University’s Cor Jesu Award.
Sr. Eileen, Cabrini College Class of 1966 and HON ’17, addressed the group speaking of the living Cabrini legacy. Noting that Cabrini University will indeed be closing this June, she reminded those gathered that the legacy of Mother Cabrini is not confined to a particular place or time, it resides within the hearts of each of those who have been gifted with the Cabrinian charism and the education of the heart. It is ours to bring forth into the world.
Dr. Raymond Ward, Director of the Wolfington Center for Civic Engagement, welcomed everyone to campus and Sr. Christine Marie Baltas, MSC, Campus Ministry Associate, offered the opening reflection. Ms. Helen Drinan, interim University President introduced Sr. Eileen.
Dr. Angela Campbell, Vice-President of Mission, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, offered a reflection on Sr. Eileen’s insights on Mother Cabrini and Sacred Heart spirituality, and engaged in an informative dialogue with Sr. Eileen for the benefit of all those in attendance.A reception preceded the event and the evening concluded with a hearty toast to Cabrini College Founding President Sister Ursula Infante, MSC. It was an evening marked by Cabrinian camaraderie, nostalgia, conversation, and friendship.