Celebrating 175 years of joyful service!
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 a powerful way to remember our beloved sister in our hearts in the years ahead! Ruth was born in Cleveland in 1931 to Earl and Dorothy, a daughter in the middle of two brothers, E. James and William. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Philip Neri Church in the city where she attended school until her family moved to Euclid. After graduating from Holy Cross... read more
Posted July 18, 2024 in Articles
CLICK HERE to read the statement from Nuns Against Gun Violence. The Sisters of Mercy have shared a number of ways to learn, advocate and pray in the wake of Saturday's shooting. We encourage you to... 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 June 06, 2024 in Articles
This year, we once again unite in our call to end gun violence as we come together for Wear Orange. We honor the communities shattered by gun violence alongside the more than 120 people who are... read more
Posted June 04, 2024 in Articles
Congratulations to our June winners! This was our last drawing for this fiscal year. We will start up again in November. THANK YOU to all who participated in the Retirement Rally this year. The sisters are... read more
