The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown are often asked questions about our lives. Since many people are seeking the same information, we videotape short responses to best explain what life is like when you become a nun.

If you think you might want to be a nun, also be sure to watch the short video by Sister Mary McCormick located at the top right side of this page, then contact us.

Click on the questions below to view our videos that answer them.

Becoming a Nun

• At what age can a woman become a nun? 

• At what age are women entering the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown?

• What’s the main purpose for becoming a nun?

• Why did you become a nun? What made you choose the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown?

• What is the process for becoming a nun?

• What did your parents say when you told them you wanted to be a nun?

• How can I get to know religious communities? 

What life is like for the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown

• What makes Ursuline Sisters different from other nuns?

• A question about the habits nuns used to wear.

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a convent?

• Do all the Ursuline Sisters have to live in a convent?

• Does convent life ever become boring?

• What do you do in your spare time?

• What do you do for recreation?

• Is life as a nun restrictive in regards to hobbies?

• How many careers have you had as a nun?

• What is your attitude toward other religions?