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NCNWR 16th Annual Conference 
SEPTEMBER 21-24, 2010
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Louisville Woman Will Receive Angeline Award

July 10, 2008

Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Sacred Heart Home and "Christmas in July" are just some of the volunteer programs Mary Ann Kopp Hubbs has been involved in over the last three decades.  She’s also established or taken part in programs like the "Giving Tree" for needy families, marriage enrichment courses, education enrichment programs for local students and volunteered to help refugees who are now living in Louisville.  Her continued commitment to helping others is why Kopp Hubbs was chosen out of a dozen nominees to receive the Angeline Award. It will be presented by the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville during a special ceremony on Monday, July 28th at 7pm at the Ursuline Campus Motherhouse located at 3115 Lexington Road.

Kopp Hubbs humanitarian work locally exemplifies the spirit of Saint Angela Merici (Mur-ree-cee), the foundress of the Ursuline Sisters.  The award is given every two years to a woman who possesses the qualities of Saint Angela, a contemplative love of God and a resulting openness and eagerness to serve the needs of others. The recipient addresses the needs and concerns of her time and displays Christian leadership by being actively involved with challenges that face women and families today, such as illiteracy, poverty, violence, abuse, prejudice and addiction.

Mary Ann Kopp Hubbs attended Mother of Sorrows, Holy Spirit and Sacred Heart Academy. She continued her education with the Ursuline Sisters, earning her Bachelor’s 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.

In her nomination letter, 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.” 

Often called a "modern day Angela" by those who know her, Kopp Hubbs exemplifies what it means to be "open and eager to serve the needs of others."   As her husband wrote in his nomination letter, "I see her demonstrate the humble service and prayer spirit of St. Angela Merici and all the good Ursuline Sisters who taught her."

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Past recipients include  Donna McKinney Hansen, Spokane, WA - Deceased (1991);  Juanna Gil Sanchez, Callao, Peru (1992); Barbara Emrich Cassidy, Louisville, KY (1994); Margo Thompson Borders, Louisville, KY (1996); Maria Scharfenberger, Louisville, KY (1998); Jane Thibault, Louisville, KY (2000); Mary Kwan, Houston, TX (2002); Shannon Lockhart, Guatemala City, Guatemala (2004); Mary Louise “Peasie” Fischer, Louisville, KY (2006).

The Ursuline Sisters of Louisville is a congregation of Roman Catholic women religious with a mission to teach Christian living in order to assist women, men and children to live more fully and develop a personal relationship with God. The Ursuline Sisters of Louisville are in ministry in 10 states and in Peru, South America, serving as teachers, pastoral and parish ministers, spiritual directors, chaplains, and healthcare and social service workers. www.ursulineslou.org

Contact: Jessica Reid, Director of Communications and Public Relations, Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, (502) 212-1750; jreid@ursulineslou.org