Who We Are

Then and Now, But with the Same Mission and Spirit

The Beginnings of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary

Founded in Dommartin-sous-Amance, France in 1854, the sisters first served the poor children of the village by the education of girls. In addition to religious instruction the girls were trained in lace-making which provided some economic independence.

In 1864, Bishop Amadeus Rappe of Cleveland invited the Community to the US to serve French immigrants in his diocese. The entire community of eleven sisters, along with four orphans, emigrated to America leaving behind their homeland, families and their foundress, Mother Madelaine, who had died three months before their voyage.

In the spirit of our founders, we respond to the changing needs of our day through a diversity of ministries. What does not change is our dedication to the Humility of Mary, in whose spirit we pray and work for the transformation of the world through justice and peace.

In this same on-going spirit of awareness of current needs, we now welcome you to this Young Adult website!

The Beginnings of this site

The idea for a young adult website was born in the spring of 2023 during a conversation between Sisters Mary Ann Spangler and Jeanne Thurin and several young adults about better ways of young adult-friendly communication. Texting and a link to a mobile-friendly website seemed like the best options. Further consultation with young adults and our HM Leadership evolved into a Young Adult Tech Committee which provided invaluable suggestions and exactly the right people to create this website! A Legacy Grant from the HM Community provided the monies needed to get the website developed through Voltaic Software and off the ground! Thanks, one and all, for your help, support and suggestions!


Meet the Sisters

Sr. Mary Ann Spangler, a Sister of the Humility of Mary, brings decades of educational, retreat and spiritual direction experience. She obtained a Masters Degree at Kent State University and a spiritual direction certification from the Ignatian Spirituality Institute at John Carroll University. She has served as Vocation Minister for the Sisters of the Humility of Mary and also as co- director of the HM Associate Community. She directs retreats at the Jesuit Retreat Center and on some college campuses. She companions adults as well as young adults focusing on prayer, relationships, discernment and transitions in life. In between times, she enjoys nature, cooking and baking as part of her own version of “meals on wheels,” and spending time catching up with family and friends.


Sister Jeanne Thurin is a Sister of the Humility of Mary who companions young adults as well as adults on their spiritual journeys. She has extensive experience teaching elementary age children and adults, especially in the areas of environmental education and science. She holds degrees in Education, Religious Education and a certificate in Environmental Education. She is working on certification as a Spiritual Companion/Director. In her free time Sister Jeanne enjoys cooking, baking, mime, making animal balloons as JOT the Clown and serving as secretary for several committees of the Alliance to End Human Trafficking.

Program Committee


Sister Sharon Cahill HM

Member

Michael Columbro

Member

Louis Peña

Member

Sister Jeanne Thurin HM

Co-coordinator

Sister Mary Ann Spangler HM

Co-coordinator

Pray-ers


Too many to name…including YOU! Yes, we are counting on YOU to pray for all of us and all of you!

Technology Committee


Emily Auth

Member

Liz Basich

Member

Sean Fine

Member

Susan Janiszewski

Member

Sister Sharon Cahill HM

Consultant

Kathy Csank HM Associate

Consultant

Patrick Mohorcic

Consultant

Parris Smith

Consultant

Sister Mary Stanco HM

Consultant

Sister Mary Ann Spangler HM

Co-coordinator

Sister Jeanne Thurin HM

Co-coordinator

Voltaic Software


Derek Stanic

Founder and President

Brandon Wetzel

Developer

Address

800 Sharon Dr
Westlake, OH 44545

Phone/Email

Phone: 216-592-8386
Sr. Jeanne Thurin:
[email protected]
Sr. Mary Ann Spangler:
 [email protected]