His students called him “Truke,” his colleagues at the high schools called him “Trunes,” his family and the people of Holy Trinity called him “Fr. Bill.” Whatever name, Fr. William Petrunak was beloved. I have been thinking about him a lot since I learned of his death (he died on Saturday Feburary 13, 2010). He was [...]
First a story: Missionaries were traveling in Africa accompanied by natives who acted not only as guides, but also as the ones who carried the luggage, supplies and other materials. The missionaries were anxious to get to their destination which was only accessible on foot, and proposed an ambitious schedule to which the group kept for three [...]
Each year the Ursuline Sisters look forward to the celebration of Christmas. It’s the lights, it’s the other decorations, it’s the music of Advent and Christmas. But most of all, it is remembering God’s Word spoken in our midst, it is the fulfillment of God’s promise to be one with us. As we move from [...]
Actuarial studies indicated that Catholic nuns live a long, productive, happy life. Our Sister Miriam Engles, OSU, is one who follows that pattern. She celebrates her 98th birthday on Christmas Eve and is the oldest member of the Ursuline Sisters in Youngstown. Sr. Miriam has been a member of the Ursulines since 1928 (81 years if [...]
The Ursuline Sisters will celebrate jubilee with Sister Marie Maravola, OSU, who has been an Ursuline for 25 years on Sunday October 18 with Mass at the Ursuline Motherhouse. Fr. John Keehner, Rector of St. Columba Cathedral will preside at the Eucharist. This date was chosen because it is close to the date of the [...]
