The Ursuline Sisters Accept Seven New Associates On Jan. 26, the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown celebrated two events: the Jan. 27 feast day of Ursuline Sisters’ founder St. Angela Merici and the welcoming of seven new Associates. We now have more than 50 Catholic Adults who are Associates – local lay people who share our values and mission. Watch this video to see the ceremony that welcomed our latest group of Associates. Text for Acceptance of Seven Associates