Ursuline Sisters Mission Announces 2026 Labyrinth Schedule

CANFIELD -- Ursuline Sisters Mission, 4280 Shields Road, soon begins its 16^th year of guided labyrinth walks.

This year’s overarching theme honors the 350^th Jubilee of the Sacred Heart, as Youngstown Diocese Bishop David J. Bonnar has called on Catholics to do. He reminds everyone of Psalm 34: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.

Each month’s theme will focus on unique expressions of the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including compassion, mercy, forgiveness, presence, sacrifice and unconditional respect for every person.

All persons of faith are invited to participate in these free, weather-permitting events. Walks are about a half hour.

This year’s schedule is:
Sun., May 17, 2 p.m.
Thurs., June 18, 6:30 p.m.
Thurs., July 16, 6:30 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 18, 2 p.m.

While the labyrinth is open year-round from dawn to dusk for all persons of faith, guided labyrinth walks are offered by trained facilitators during the warm-weather season. Each is led by a different facilitator, either an Ursuline Sister or Associate, with the meditations centering on a related theme.

There’s no cost to use the labyrinth, which is accessible for different physical abilities and offers nearby parking.

Printed guides are found at the Labyrinth’s entrance giving suggestions for following the path, but there is no right or wrong way to experience the sacred walk.

For more information, call Sister Nancy Pawlen at 330-793-0434 x.351 or visit the Ursuline Sisters’ YouTube channel for our labyrinth playlist.