Ursuline Piazza

Ursuline Piazza Ursuline Piazza is a non-profit organization that addresses the gaps in services for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Vision Statement:
We will promote the well-being of those affected and infected with HIV/AIDS regardless of the individual’s race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. This will be achieved through just and compassionate leadership, education, supportive services and advocacy. The program is a ministry of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, founded by St. Angela Merici in Italy i

n 1535 in order to improve the quality of life of all people. In 1850, four Ursuline Sisters arrived in Cleveland from France and became the first order of religious women to serve the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. For the past 150 years, their primary mission has been education, although today, the 174 Cleveland Ursulines serve in: 15 different non-profit entities, government agencies and social service providers; 28 educational institutions; 11 healthcare, hospice and retirement facilities; 27 Catholic parishes; 8 states across the country; and 2 foreign countries as missionaries. Ursuline Piazza was founded and is directed by Ursuline Sister Susan Zion, and is also staffed by Ursuline Sister Jennifer Corlett, Ph.D., who provides licensed clinical counseling to program clientele. The mission of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland is to transform society through contemplation, justice and compassion. They meet this mission through a commitment to serving the oppressed and exploited through actions that dignify and meet needs. In an attempt to embrace all of those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, the term “Piazza” was specifically chosen for this program. A piazza is an open, public area found in many Italian cities. Born in Brescia, Italy, Ursuline foundress St. Angela Merici directed her followers to be “living piazzas,” where all are welcome. The Ursuline Piazza Program increases the likelihood that the HIV-positive client will remain compliant with their care regimens. The Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland partnered with the Manor in 2007 to serve HIV-positive adults from Cuyahoga County who are low-income (at or below the federal poverty level), chemically dependent, minority, from emerging sub-populations and suffering from mental health issues.

Celebrating with Cleveland Guardians thanks to the LGBTQ+ Fund at Cleveland Foundation Foundation! Let's go Guardian...
06/08/2026

Celebrating with Cleveland Guardians thanks to the LGBTQ+ Fund at Cleveland Foundation Foundation! Let's go Guardians! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/05/2026

By working together, we can end HIV, writes guest columnists Robert Toth is a longtime local HIV/AIDS activist and Naimah O’Neal, an HIV/AIDS Medical Social Worker at The Centers/Uptown in Cleveland. Both are HIV Long-Term Survivors.

Save the Date! More info to come at ursulinepiazza.org/benefit
05/07/2026

Save the Date! More info to come at ursulinepiazza.org/benefit

We are so grateful to Cleveland Foundation and the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund for their support of Club 95.
04/07/2026

We are so grateful to Cleveland Foundation and the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund for their support of Club 95.

It's Catholic Sisters week! We are proud to have started as a Ministry of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland and founded ...
03/10/2026

It's Catholic Sisters week! We are proud to have started as a Ministry of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland and founded by Sister Susan Zion 🩵

The sisters’ legacy from 1850 to 2025 is presented in “Bonds of Charity,” a recently released book authored by Richard Osborne with Sister Cynthia Glavac.

Thank you McGregor PACE for coming to speak at our Club 95 this month!
02/26/2026

Thank you McGregor PACE for coming to speak at our Club 95 this month!

12/02/2025

On this please consider a donation to Ursuline Piazza to help people living with HIV live fuller, healthier lives. ❤️💙

12/01/2025

Here on , know that there are Ohio champions fighting hard to maintain HIV/AIDS funding and services.

Read more at the link in the first comment.

12/01/2025

World AIDS Day has been commemorated every year on December 1st for over 35 years.

Since 1988, communities large and small across the world have stood together to remember those we have lost to the fight and to honor those still fighting. While amazing advancements have been made thanks to the scientific community, stigma still remains a barrier to care as well as prevention.

In the face of misinformation and discrimination, we have and will continue to stand tall with those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in our community. Because until there is a cure, every day for us is World AIDS Day.

11/04/2025

We've created a communications toolkit to help organizations support their communities. A lot has changed since last week, but not our commitment to share the most essential information to help our partner organizations offer guidance during this crisis. We will update as necessary; please let us know if there is a resource we should include. Check out the toolkit: commsols.com/HungerRescue

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7801 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH
44102

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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