Focusing on those most in need…
 
 
Congregations of Northeast Ohio
 
The Sisters of Charity Foundation strives to build awareness of the enduring impact of women religious and their ministries across America.
 
In particular, the Foundation supports and partners with sisters and congregations of women religious in the Dioceses of Cleveland and Youngstown which fall within the Foundation's primary geographic focus area of Northeast Ohio, including:
 
Adorers of the Precious Blood — St. Louis, MO
 
Antonine Sisters — N. Jackson, OH
 
Benedictine Sisters of the Byzantine Rite — Warren, OH
 
Carmel of the Holy Family/Discalced Carmelite Nuns — Cleveland, OH
 
Congregation of the Divine Spirit — Erie, PA
 
Congregation of St. Joseph — Rocky River, OH
 
Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart — Baltimore, MD
 
Monastery of the Poor Clares — Cleveland, OH
 
Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — Hubbard, OH
 
Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration — Canton, OH
 
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth —Nazareth, NY
 
 
Sisters of Divine Providence — Allison Park, PA

Sisters of the Holy Spirit —Garfield Heights, OH
 
Sisters of the Humility of Mary —Villa Maria, PA
 
Sisters of the Incarnate Word & Blessed Sacrament —Parma Heights, OH
 
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas — Silver Spring, MD

Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity —Euclid, OH
 
Sisters of Notre Dame — Chardon, OH
 
Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great — Uniontown, PA
 
Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale — Williamsville, NY
 
Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield — Holyoke, MA
 
 
Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland — Pepper Pike, OH
 
Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown — Canfield, OH
 

 
 
Our Focus Areas › Religious Communities › Stories of Service
Stories of Service
 
 Canonization of Jeanne Jugan
 
The Sisters of Charity Foundations joins the Little Sisters of the Poor in celebration of their foundress, Jeanne Jugan (1792-1879) who was canonized a Saint by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009. St. Jeanne gave herself entirely to God and the elderly poor and is a Saint for old age. To those who feel anxious in these challenging times, she offers an invitation to live the Beatitudes, trusting that God will provide.
 
The Little Sisters of the Poor continue the spirit and work of Saint Jeanne Jugan in the world today, caring for the needy elderly and dying.
 
 
The Ursuline Piazza Program
 
In his late 50's, Tim became involved with drugs, which led to losing his job, insurance, house, credit, and his health.  He was hospitalized and discharged to the HIV-wing at Cleveland's St. Augustine Manor.
 
Tim soon became active with the Ursuline Piazza Program that serves the Manor's residents, former residents and caregivers.  Services include counseling, social work, transportation, a food pantry and educational progamming. This Sister-founded, Sister-sponsored effort, in collaboration with Catholic Charities and the St. Augustine Manor staff, fills a gap in the Manor's services, as the people it serves who live with HIV are generally younger than the majority of Manor residents.  
 
The program taught Tim about his virus, and he became more responsible in his medical care. Piazza counselors helped him enroll in programs for aid with housing and nutrition.  After being accepted for disability assistance, he was able to move into his own apartment.  Tim recently reported that he is close to being undetectable, meaning his meds are working and his virus is being suppressed.  Best of all, he is happy!