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Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland

Transforming society through contemplation, justice, and compassion.

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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!

ursuline sisters at a glance

137

Total Number of Sisters
64 full time
42 part time
31 retired

53

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

Mary Ann Blakeley
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Mary Ann Blakeley

"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

Peggy Connell
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Peggy Connell

“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

Jim Connell
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Jim 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

Martha Booth
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Martha Booth

“ 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