Ursuline Piazza

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Ursuline Piazza Ursuline Piazza is a non-profit organization focused on educating and supporting people living with HIV to live fuller, healthier lives.

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 in 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.

Come join us and our friends at CWRU AIDS Clinical Trials Unit for their annual World AIDS Day event!
10/20/2026

Come join us and our friends at CWRU AIDS Clinical Trials Unit for their annual World AIDS Day event!

10/15/2026

This year’s theme, “Knowing Your HIV Status Is a Good Place to Start,” highlights the importance of HIV testing.

We'll be talking about screenings and other preventative health measures people living with HIV should be taking at our ...
10/08/2026

We'll be talking about screenings and other preventative health measures people living with HIV should be taking at our Aging Well With HIV event next Saturday Oct 17. There are still a couple spots open if you would like to join us!

Living with HIV means staying on top of your health, and that includes protecting yourself against meningococcal disease.

Prevention matters.

Talk to your healthcare provider about whether vaccination is right for you. Informed consent is critical to making the health care decisions that are right for you. Consult your health care provider for guidance based on your specific health needs and circumstances.

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While we don't receive any federal funding, all of our clients rely on other organizations that do. Support Community Ba...
09/17/2026

While we don't receive any federal funding, all of our clients rely on other organizations that do. Support Community Based Organizations!

09/10/2026
We're hosting our annual retreat with Compass Services MetroHealth for people living with HIV. Let me or Jen know if you...
09/03/2026

We're hosting our annual retreat with Compass Services MetroHealth for people living with HIV. Let me or Jen know if you're interested!

08/26/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who supported our benefit, Party in the Piazza on Saturday! We had a great evening celebrating our founder and retiring Executive Director Sister Susan Zion. Check out some pictures from the night here: ursulinepiazza.org/benefit

08/23/2026

Congratulations to Sister Susan Zion on her retirement after an extraordinary lifetime of service.

For nearly two decades, Sister Susan led Ursuline Piazza, which she founded in Cleveland to support people living with HIV/AIDS, making sure people too often pushed to the margins were met instead with dignity, compassion, community, and care.

I was honored to join Rep. Chris Glassburn in presenting Sister Susan with a commendation from the Ohio House recognizing her many years of service and the countless lives she has touched.

Our community is better because Sister Susan chose, again and again, to show up for people who needed someone in their corner. Wishing her a very well-earned retirement! ❤️ Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland Chris Glassburn

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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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