Congratulations to Father Joseph Rudjak, as he celebrates 25 years in the priesthood! Father Rudjak retired from active ministry in 2023, from his position as pastor at Holy Apostles (now part of St. Columba Cathedral Parish) in Youngstown.
Sister Mary Hurley (Sister Ellen Francis) began her journey as a Humility of Mary Sister in 194
In the Diocese of Youngstown, Sister Mary Therese Hennessey (Sister Mary Francis Therese) served as a teacher at St. Mary School in Warren, St. Joseph School in Youngstown, St. Joseph School in Randolph and Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Austintown.
In the Diocese of Youngstown, Sister Maryann Humenik (Sister Mary Ann Joseph) taught at St. Joseph School in Randolph, St. Peter School in Canton, St. Mary School in Warren, St. Aloysius School in East Liverpool and Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Austintown.
Sister Helen has served in a variety of roles on behalf of her religious community over the years, including being a healthcare nurse’s aide.
Sister Eileen Kernan ministers in spiritual direction, contributing to the Ursuliine Sisters’ community outreach through social media.
Sister Janice Kusick ministers in adult faith formation for the parishes of St. Angela Merici in Youngstown and St. Rose in Girard.
In the Diocese of Youngstown, Sister Mary Virginia Turner (Sister Mary John Michael) served as a teacher at St. Mary Middle School in Warren.
In the Diocese of Youngstown, Sister Mary Avsec (Sister Mary St. Bernadine) served as a teacher at St. Mary School in Warren and St. Mary School in Massillon.
Sister Rita Mary Perl entered the Sisters of Notre Dame community from St. Mary (now Divine Mercy Parish) in Massillon, where she also taught at the school.
