Do not free a camel of the burden of his hump; you may be freeing him from being a camel.
G.K. Chesterton
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Calendar of Events
MAY
April 30 - May 1
LCWR Region 6 Meeting - Cincinnati
2
Cherry Blossom Festa Drawing
(Winners will be posted soon)
17
TAANG (Associates) Sewing Day
Rosary Care Center - 9:00 - 3:00
18
St. Ursula Academy Graduation
19
Council Meeting
20
LCWR Sub-region meeting, Tiffin, OH
26
Memorial Day
Convent Offices closed
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Catalog of Sisters' Art for Sale
Updated May 2024
Contact Michelle at 419-536-9587 if you are interested in the art available and at what price.
Click here for CATALOG
Giving Blood to Help Save Lives
Sister Janice Ann Brown, since the late 1970’s, has been giving blood at the Red Cross on Executive Parkway on a regular basis. As of April 21, 2025, she has reached the 13 gallon mark.
Sr. Janice Ann was inspired by her father, “Curly” Brown who had a history also of donating his blood for others. She says “the need of blood for people waiting for surgery or other procedures” drives her to keep on a regular donating schedule.
Sister Janice Ann contributes her time to the Ursuline Community by driving sisters to appointments, shopping, delivering mail, and other needed assistance. She also helps at the jail for prayer services when possible. She has a heart of gold when it comes to being faithful with recycling and keeping in touch with the sisters especially in nursing facilities. Congratulations, Sister Janice Ann for giving a great example of God’s message to be available for any work of charity!
Ursuline Sisters and Associates Welcome Laurie Toth as New Associate
The Ursuline Sisters and Associates are happy to announce that Laurie Toth has made her commitment as our newest Associate! Laurie shares her journey and decision to become an Ursuline Associate below.
“I’ve heard that when a person is preparing for the sacrament of confirmation, that they don’t actually pick their saint… but that the saint ‘picks them!’
“St. Angela has been a true friend, a real presence… I believe that working for the Sisters and getting to know them over the years has been a place where she walked alongside… inspiring me to be open to creative, loving, or life giving opportunities that God placed in front of me! The face of the Ursulines has been an invitation to see her gaze, which is really a gaze up, eyes on The Lord! Which is who we are all seeking, anyway!
“St. Angela’s charism and counterculture responses that opened doors for her has also been embedded on my heart, inspiring me to bring ladies together, start prayer groups, teach children about the saints and virtues, and to travel to holy sites! (to name a few!)
“When discerning whether or not I’d like to become an Associate, it occurred to me that in my heart, I already was one!! Thanks be to God!”
Congratulations and welcome, Laurie!
National Nurses' Week May 6 - 12
With deep gratitude the Ursuline Sisters give praise and thanks to God for the wonderful group of nurses (all of whom at one time worked at the Ursuline Healthcare Center), for their time, compassion and kindness in assisting our sisters in their healthcare needs.
Whether the sisters are in a healthcare facility or living independently, our nurses are willing to assist at any time. Their angel-like presence brings solace and comfort to the sisters. May God bless them in a special way May 6 – 12 and throughout each day as they minister to the Sisters.
Special thanks to Megan DiCresce, the healthcare coordinator and her assistants, Laurie Toth, Elaine Heine, Bonnie Krochmalny, Liz Gerrity, Mary Terry and Janet Klocinski.
