Ursuline Sisters Leadership Team - Ursuline Sisters Mission

The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown 2020-2026 Leadership Team. From left are Sister Mary Alyce Koval, Councilor, Sister Patricia McNicholas, Councilor, Sister Regina Rogers, Councilor, and Sister Mary McCormick, General Superior.

Sister Mary is the 21st General Superior of the Ursuline Sisters. She ministers as a professor of Systematic Theology and is the academic dean for St. Mary’s Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, Cleveland. She’s served on the faculty there since 1997. She also taught at two Youngstown Diocese schools.

Sister Mary holds a Doctorate in systematic theology from Fordham University, Bronx, N.Y.; a Master of Arts in religious education from Loyola University, New Orleans; a Master of Arts in theology from Duquesne University; and a Bachelor of Science degree in education Youngstown State University. She holds many professional certifications.

Sister Regina ministers as the pastoral associate for St. Edward Church, Youngstown. For many years previous, she served as assistant principal and a member of the religious education staff at Ursuline High School. She has served in other educational positions in the Youngstown Diocese.

A past general superior, Sister Regina earned a Master of Science in administration from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Arts in religious studies from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., and a Bachelor of Science in education from YSU. She holds many professional certifications and has served on the boards of many local and national-based organizations.

Sister Patricia is the Donor Relations Director for Ursuline Sisters Mission. She previously ministered at Beatitude House, Youngstown, where she served as the longtime Director and held other positions as well. She also was an educator at several Youngstown Diocese schools.

A past general superior, Sister Patricia earned a Doctorate in ministry from the United Theological Seminary, Dayton, a Master of Science in administration from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Arts in religious education from Catholic University of America, and a Bachelor of Science in education from YSU. She holds many professional certifications and has served on the boards of local and national-based organizations.

Sister Mary Alyce Koval is the Parish Leader for St. Luke and St. Charles churches, both of Boardman. Previously, she served as the Education Director for Beatitude House, and was an educator and principal at several Youngstown Diocese schools.

Sister Mary Alyce earned a Bachelor of Science in education from YSU, a Master of Science in educational administration from the University of Dayton, and a Master of Arts in ministry from Ursuline College, Cleveland. She also holds several professional certifications and has served on the boards of many local organizations.