Ursuline Sisters of Youngtown look to future after 150 years

CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown celebrated 150 years in the Mahoning Valley, giving an update on its Fullness of Life, Future of Hope campaign on Thursday.

The $10-million campaign will focus on three initiatives: the retirement needs of the sisters; ministries in education, spiritual growth and pastoral care; and updating their facilities with safety measures.

There are 26 sisters with a median age of 80.

“Most of our sisters continue to be involved in some type of contribution to Ursuline Sisters’ mission — some of them still working full-time, some of them working part-time, and just about everyone doing some type of volunteer work that [services] the people of the greater Youngstown area,” said Sister Mary McCormick, general superior at Ursuline Sisters.

The sisters have been serving the area since 1874.

Brian Oehlbeck contributed to this report.

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