Celebrating 175 years of joyful service!
Posted November 06, 2019 in Obituaries
Sister John Mary Blaser’s 70 years of service as an Ursuline ran the gamut from education to congregational leadership to financial administration to the ministry of prayer, each carried out with professionalism and dedication. The highly respected and beloved community member died November 5 – one week short of her 90thbirthday -- at Regina Health Center in Richfield where she had lived since August 2016. Mary Virginia Blaser was born November 12, 1929, in Cleveland, the second youngest of nine children born to John and Emma (Dondelinger) Blaser. The Ursuline Academy of the Sacred Heart graduate entered the Ursulines September 8,... read more
Posted July 05, 2019 in Obituaries
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... read more
Posted May 06, 2019 in Obituaries
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
Posted March 30, 2019 in Obituaries
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
Posted March 22, 2019 in Obituaries
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
