The Order of Saint Ursula is a Roman Catholic religious order founded in 1535 by Saint Angela Merici in Brescia, Italy. The order focuses on the education and spiritual development of young women. Members, known as Ursulines, dedicate their lives to teaching and providing social services, emphasizing the importance of education in fostering faith and moral values. The Ursulines were among the first to establish schools for girls, significantly impacting women's education in Europe and beyond. Today, the order operates in various countries, continuing its mission to empower women through education and religious formation.