Celebrating 175 years of joyful service!
Posted October 23, 2024 in Obituaries
The ministry of Sister Shirley Ann (or of Sister John Mark as she was formerly known) spanned an impressive number of years and locations. From 1978 to 1995 she taught elementary school students in 10 different schools in the Cleveland area. She served as an instructor and supervisor of ministry experience at St. Meinrad Seminary in Indiana for 11 years. For 14 years she was a member of parish staffs throughout Northeast Ohio. In her last years of ministry, she was Coordinator of Spiritual Care Services at Altercare St. Joseph Home, Warrensville Hts. Sister Shirley Ann retired to Light of Hearts... read more
Posted August 06, 2024 in Obituaries
“Above all else, O Master of my soul, make me one intensely yours.” These are the final words of the song Valiant Woman, chosen by Sister Ruth Marie Behrend to open her funeral liturgy. What... read more
Posted July 15, 2024 in Obituaries
Elaine Badzik was born June 23, 1932, in Cleveland, the middle child of Julius and Louise Badzik, with older brother Vincent and younger sister Kathleen. Following her years at Ludlow Elementary School, she attended Beaumont... read more
Posted April 17, 2024 in Obituaries
“What a privilege and a joy!” wrote Sister Ursula Marie when recounting her Ursuline history, especially preparing young children to receive Jesus for the first time in the sacrament of the Eucharist. “What a privilege... read more
Posted January 04, 2024 in Obituaries
Laetitia Ann Muldoon was born to be a delight to those whose lives she would touch. Though her baptismal certificate lists her as Laetitia, her birth certificate aptly names her the more colloquial Joy. Both... read more
