Total Number of Sisters
64 full time
42 part time
31 retired
Your support and belief in us has given us the freedom to create, to dream and to be present to our Church and our world in new ways. You have given us a treasure.
Transforming society through contemplation, justice, and compassion.
Merici Crossings Ribbon Cutting
On June 13, 2019 the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland celebrated the opening of Merici Crossings with a beautiful ribbon cutting ceremony. Nearly 200 guests, including Bishop Roger Gries and Pepper Pike’s Vice Mayor, Bob Freed, joined in the celebration. We are so grateful to those whose belief and generosity have made Merici Crossings a reality. We are so grateful to each and everyone of you!
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Total Number of Sisters
64 full time
42 part time
31 retired
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Current ministry locations throughout Greater Cleveland
76
Median age of sisters
90
Number of parishes and schools where the sisters have served
1850
The year the Ursulines arrived in Cleveland, becoming the first religious order in the city, now having provided continuous service for 167 years
"How can we participate in a way that honors what Ursulines have done for all of us and honors their continued ability to do their ministry in Northeast Ohio? I think it would be a privilege for everybody to participate in a way that's meaningful to the Ursulines."
– Mary Ann Blakeley
“In my first experience with the Ursulines, I felt their welcoming hospitality. This and their ability to find better ways to do things are the qualities that I most admire about them.”
– Peggy Connell
“There is no mystique that distances the Ursuline Sisters from other people. It is so easy to work with them – as they are genuine and right there for you. What’s significant to the Ursulines are the people, the mission, and where they need to be – and I think that is very important.”
– Jim Connell
“ As I got to know the Ursulines, I came to realize that they are educators – not just educators in the classroom – but educators in how to live a good spiritual life. That is something I’d like to emulate.”
– Martha Booth
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