Remembering Sister Julian Eymard

Posted July 05, 2019 in Obituaries

Julian Eymard

Sister Julian Eymard spent most of her 70 years in the Ursuline community as a nurse caring for the needs of her sisters. With a direct, yet compassionate manner, she guided many through the anxieties of illness and the intricacies of recovery. The highly respected confidante and woman of faith died July 4 at Regina Health Center in Richfield where she had lived for a few weeks after being admitted for hospice care. She was 89, and was to have marked her 70 anniversary in August.  Mary Anne Swartzmiller was born April 29, 1930, in Cleveland, the oldest of four daughters born to John and Anne (Henderson) Swartzmiller. The Villa Angela... read more

Remembering Sister M. Eugene Gear

Posted May 06, 2019 in Obituaries

M. Eugene Gear

Regardless of where she resided at any point in time, Sister M. Eugene’s heart was always in the city. Though small of stature and soft of speech, she was an untiring advocate for the poor and underservedthroughout her 75... read more

Remembering Sister Joann Kessler

Posted March 30, 2019 in Obituaries

Joann Kessler

 Sister Joann Kessler (formerly Sister M. Herman) possessed a unique array of talents and interests which she placed at the service of her various ministries. Whether sharing her faith preparing her second graders for First Communion, providing compassionate outreach services... read more

Remembering Sister Mary Irene Kane

Posted March 22, 2019 in Obituaries

Mary Irene

Sister Mary Irene spent her entire 56-year ministry career in elementary education, 45 as classroom teacher or principal and 11 as co-director or tutor in the Ursuline Institute of Learning. The congenial and faith-filled woman... read more

Remembering Sister Therese Demchock

Posted November 27, 2018 in Obituaries

Therese Demchock

In the span of her 53-year career, Sister Therese Demchock (formerly Sister M. Stephanie) engaged in many and varied ministries, from elementary school teacher and principal, to community administrator and transportation coordinator, and finally to... read more