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“The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown: Serving the Mahoning Valley Since 1874”

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A Book Review by Ben Lariccia

It’s fitting that we have Thomas Welsh’s latest local history title as a guide for celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Ursuline Sisters in the Mahoning Valley. This is an order that traces its start to the ministry of Angela Merici, born in 1474, in the Lombardy region of Italy.

In his new publication, the popular author unfolds yet another fascinating piece of the Youngstown story. The Ursulines, his subject, have enriched our

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