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Remembering Sister Kathleen Cooney, OSU (formerly Sister James Patrice)

Posted February 25, 2025 in Obituaries

Kathleen Cooney

Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Friend, Teacher, Social Researcher  Sister Kathleen Cooney’s influence on countless students across Northeast Ohio is difficult to measure. Sister’s teaching career of more than 50 years spanned the high schools of Beaumont, Villa Angela Academy, Ursuline Academy of the Sacred Heart, and Ursuline College. Sister Kathleen retired from teaching in 2018, and she became a caregiver for a family member.  Illness slowed her down a bit, but her ready smile and infectious laugh continued to inspire her Ursuline Sisters and all others who crossed her path.  Sister Kathleen died peacefully in the evening of February 23, 2025. Daughter of James... read more

Ursuline Sisters News 2025

Posted February 25, 2025 in Newsletters & Annual Reports

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The Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland are Featured in Global Sisters Report!

Posted February 19, 2025 in Articles

During this “Jubilee Year of Hope” the sisters are reigniting their commitment to ending the death penalty. This article beautifully describes why this is the moment to recommit to the Ursuline Sisters’ Death Penalty Stance.... read more

February 2025 Retirement Rally Winners

Posted February 05, 2025 in Articles

Congratulations to our February Retirement Rally winners! read more

Building Inclusive Communities, One Generation at a Time

Posted January 27, 2025 in Articles
Author: Sue Angell

On a cold day in January, a shuttlebus full of nine Oberlin College students braved Ohio’s snowy weather to visit with the sisters at Merici Crossings. The students were part of a Winter Term project... read more