The Ursuline Sisters
of Youngstown

Current Ministries

Serving Others through Community Programs

                                                            Sr. Helen Nordick

Ursuline Sisters HIV/AIDS Ministry consists of comprehensive health care and support services for individuals and families infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. As women of faith committed to the gospel, the Ursuline Sisters respond with compassion and justice to the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of all people touched by HIV/AIDS.

Beatitude House is committed to disadvantaged women and children. Through a holistic approach, the women and children are empowered with then training, knowledge, work habits and motivation to realize their full potential.

A House of Blessing is a two-year transitional housing program for homeless women with children.

The Potter's Wheel is a two-year program that offers education, counseling, employment skills, job training and support services to very poor women.

Brownsville Mission
Works with Hispanic people along the Texas-Mexico border. Sister Norma Raupple lives in Brownsville, Texas, on the border of Mexico.   Sister Norma works with the women of Texas and Mexico, teaching reading, computer skills and ESL.   

Sr. Norma picking produce from trees in Brownsville.

Prayer Ministry supports all the ministries of the Ursuline Sisters and those they serve. Through the prayer ministry the retires and semi-retired sisters become a part of all the ministries of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.

Ursuline Center is a not-for-profit corporation of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.  The facility offers a hospitable, secure, barrier-free space to thousands of individuals and groups of a variety of ages, religious orientations, races, ethnic cultural and economic backgrounds.  Some of the programs include: SAT testing for teens, University undergrad and graduate programs in Education and Catholic Studies in partnership with Walsh University, diocesan adult ministry formation, retreats, workshops for a variety of local agencies, summer programs for children social outreach for community sponsored ministries, AIDS ministry, speech and hearing services, music lessons and recitals, tutoring, and prison ministry.  The Center is also available for use by families who wish to celebrate sacramental and other social events.  Water therapy for those needing rehabilitation as well as water aerobic classes are available daily.  Serving the poor and disadvantaged is always a priority at The Ursuline Center.

For further information, call The Ursuline Center at (330) 799-4941.

Ursuline Pre-School and Kindergarten offers a faith based early childhood education for children ages 3 to 6. A creative, caring and open atmosphere allows for age-appropriate developmental play and learning experiences. A well-qualified staff guides learning at the child's own level of readiness.

Sister Jan Gier and one of the children.

Serving Others through Diocesan Programs

Catholic Community Services provides counseling services for children, groups for children of divorce and groups for anger management or self-esteem issues. Counseling support is also offered for individuals and couples. Pre-marital evaluations are provided.

Music Ministry provides group and individual instruction to students of all ages at the Motherhouse.

Sr. Germaine Staron and Joe Muscolo at the Ursuline Motherhouse Chapel Organ

Education provides faith-based education for students in Catholic elementary schools, high schools, seminars and universities. Besides instruction in academic subjects, the students receive formation in the Catholic doctrine and have opportunities for service to others that will lead them to gospel living throughout their lives.

Parish Ministry opens many avenues to serve God's people through listening, visiting, showing concern and compassion.

Serving Others through Public and Private Programs

Alternatives to Violence is a ministry to young people and adults to educate them in lifelong peaceful skills to handle conflict, deal with adversity and maintain peace and serenity. It is sponsored by Peace Grows Inc. and the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.

Education provides ministry to the poor through its service in the heart of the city. This is done through the presence of our sisters at the long established Millcreek Children's Center (www.millcreekchildrenscenter.org) and the newly formed Youngstown Community School. Each of these provides a safe and loving environment for children of the working poor whose parents are in job training, going to school or employed at a minimum wage with no benefits. Ursuline education in the city develops Christian attitudes through example and the teaching of values.

Pastoral Ministry is offered in the area hospitals and hospice programs.  The sisters involved in this ministry offer prayer support and spiritual companionship for those who are ill and their families. 

Prison Ministry provides visitation to the incarcerated through Bible study, shared prayer, course work, formal religious services, religious instruction and friendly visits with individuals or groups inside or families outside of prison.

Ursuline Links:

Ursulines of
Brown County
www.ursulinesofbc.org

Ursulines of Cleveland
www.theursulines.org

          The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown
                theursulines@yahoo.com