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You
Can Make a Difference
You can become a part of the
work of the Ursulines and experience transformation in your own life
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by becoming a member of the
Ursulines
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by volunteering in any of
a number of our ministry locations
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by prayer
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by offering your financial
support
Types of Membership
There are three ways to be
a member of the Ursulines. Vowed
members make a permanent commitment to live the vows of chastity, poverty
and obedience in our supportive community of women.
Companions in Mission members join
the Ursulines as volunteers in ministry. The Ursuline Associates
are a group of lay women who are committed to work with the Ursuline
Sisters in a variety of ministries. The Associates do not take
formal vows; they are focused on prayer and service in their daily lives.
Members of the Company of Angela are interested in maintaining a prayer
relationship with each other and the Ursuline Sisters.
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Vowed Members
Ursuline Sisters profess three vows.
Poverty - The vow of poverty represents more than material poverty; it is
a poverty of dependence which is counter-cultural to the typical American
lifestyle.
Sister Mary O'Leary
Chastity - For Ursuline Sisters, the vow of chastity enables us to live
out the legacy of
Saint Angela Merici. Saint Angela encouraged the
Sisters to live as the spouse of Christ.
Obedience - The vow of obedience incorporates listening and responding to
the will of God for us and those we serve.
Sister Nancy DiCola
A major part of vowed religious life is living in community with other
Sisters. The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown have several local
convents where Sisters live and pray together.
Sisters Regina Rogers and Julia Baluch
Ursuline Associates
Ursuline Associates are women and men, at least 21 years of age who
have a desire to intensify their living out the Gospel message.
Associates are persons who have known and/or worked with the Ursuline
Sisters of Youngstown or individuals who understand and value the
beliefs and ministries of the Ursulines of Youngstown.
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Colleen Flanagan,
Ursuline Associate
 These
women and men have a desire to share in the ministry of the Ursuline
Sisters and commit themselves to the mission of the Ursulines while
continuing to live their individual life plans .The Associates
participate in the areas of faith, ministry and community with the
Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.
Geri Jacquet and Teri
Mitchell,
Ursuline Associates
Company of Angela
The Company of Angela is a unique group of women who wish to deepen their
personal prayer life, pray with the Ursuline sisters and others, share
faith through dialogue and respond to the call of discipleship and
service, living the spirit of Saint Angela Merici. With Ursuline
Support, each member of the Company of Angela experiences opportunities
for personal and spiritual growth with the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.
Through prayerful reflection and faith-sharing of the Gospels, and in
sharing of the life and charism of Saint Angela Merici, members of the
Company of Angela empower each other to live fully the Gospel proclaimed
in their lives.
Ursuline Companions in Mission
Companions in Mission minister with the Ursuline Sisters. There are
a variety of sites and ministries in the Youngstown area.
Some of the requirements for those who wish to serve include:
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Being age 18 and older
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Committing to serve a minimum
of 30 hours a week
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Having the education and skills appropriate
for ministry and service
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Being flexible, responsible,
with personal initiative and a sense of humor
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Completing a
formal application and a personal interview
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Participating in an orientation,
enrichment programs and partnering in prayer
A sample of
service sites include:
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Beatitude
House is
a two year transitional housing program for homeless women and children,
providing counseling support and safe, clean and secure housing. Volunteers
are needed for house maintenance [daytime hours]; babysitting services
weekdays or Saturdays at Beatitude House.
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Ursuline Sisters' AIDS Ministry
provides a gospel response for all those whose lives are touched by
HIV/AIDS; offers prayer support, listening, quilting activities; and
a monthly dinner; seeks volunteers who are comfortable with people who
are sick, grieving, angry to assist the director wherever needed. Volunteer
opportunities can be scheduled according to time and need.
If you wish further information
and/or would like to offer your time as a Local
Companions in Mission please contact Sister Therese Ann Rich, OSU
4250 Shields Rd, Canfield OH 44406. Her telephone number is 330-792-7636.
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