Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio

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Formation

Sr. Brigid O’Shea Merriman, OSF
Congregational Formation Minister
6832 Convent Blvd
Sylvania , OH 43560
bmerrima@sistersosf.org
419-824-3776

Several Professed Sisters serve as members of our Formation Team. Each member brings to the team her special gifts and perspectives on religious life. Team members work with the Formation Minister to assist her in guiding women through the initial stages of the formation process. They also offer valuable suggestions for ways to encourage Sisters in their life-long journeys of growth in wholeness and holiness. Our current Formation Team members are:

Sr. Faith Cosky, OSF, has a great passion for fostering peace and justice wherever she lives and works. Her extensive experience in pastoral ministry includes several years as Director of Bethany House, a home for abused women and their children. Currently, she serves as chaplain at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Sr. Grace Ellen Urban, OSF, is an avid gardener. Her professional expertise shows wherever she cares for the many flower beds that dot our 89 acres. She has great compassion for others and is a catalyst for peace and justice efforts on behalf of our congregation.

Sr. Rosaria Petra, OSF, has taught for many years at college and university levels. She worked also in parish ministry in Minnesota and New Mexico. An energetic, joyful person, she currently ministers to our Sisters at Rosary Care Center, located at our Sylvania Motherhouse.