Sisters mark 16th year of labyrinth walks
CANFIELD — The Ursuline Sisters Mission, 4280 Shields Road, will once again offer guided labyrinth walks monthly through mid-October.
This is the 16th year for the guided labyrinth walks.
Ursuline Sister Nancy Pawlen said this year’s overarching theme honors the 350th Jubilee of the Sacred Heart, as Youngstown Diocese Bishop David Bonnar has called on Catholics to do.
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 last about a half hour.
This year’s schedule is: 6:30 p.m. June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17, and 2 p.m. Oct. 18.
Pawlen said while the labyrinth is open year-round from dawn to dusk, 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 information, call Pawlenat 330-793-0434 Ext. 351 or visit the Ursuline Sisters’ YouTube channel for the labyrinth playlist.


