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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025 Cora Davis, NDMV Communications Director ...
Twelve Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Ohio Province, were celebrated on June 15, 2...
A new team of three Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur will lead the Ohio Province for ...
A virtual pilgrimage in Sister Dorothy Stang’s hometown of Dayton, Ohio, highligh...
Meet Sister Julie Mokidi, who journeyed from a young girl in Nigeria inspired by the Sisters' parish ministry to earning her Master's in Theology at Xavier University.
One might call it St. Julie's brand. The smile. Through the centuries, in all her portraits. And why? Bankruptcy, incapacitation, pain, persecution, mortal danger – why would one smile? Because of a doorway. Each and every day – a doorway. Through the doorway, this is what she found. Read more
Reflecting on Pope Leo XIV's message of peace, Sister Mary Ann Barnhorn explores how Jesus's gift of wholeness through the Holy Spirit brings true peace to our hearts and world. Discover the deeper meaning of 'Shalom' and how God's peace makes us whole and holy.
Celebrate 10 years of Pope Francis's Laudato Si' while honoring Sister Dorothy Stang's prophetic witness. Learn how the Dorothy Stang Initiative continues their shared vision of caring for our common home through faith-based environmental action.
Composer Evan Mack shares how Sister Dorothy Stang's story inspired his acclaimed opera "Angel of the Amazon." Discover the remarkable journey from a Saturday morning church meeting to creating a powerful musical tribute to the martyred nun's legacy of justice and environmental activism in Brazil.
Sister Thérèse DelGenio, SNDdeN, shares her unique connection to Pope Leo XIV, whom she taught 40 years ago, reflecting on his servant's heart and global vision as he becomes the first American Pope in Church history.
Called to the Border: Sister Rebecca Trujillo's Ministry in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Called to the Border: Sister Rebecca Trujillo's Ministry in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Find the recording and resource for the event: Being a Neighbor to Nature: Loving Solidarity for All Creation here.
Mid-century Arizona was a boomtown of growth in industry, population and cultural institutions. Enter four Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, and a 75-year legacy of making known God’s goodness was born there too. Read the article published in Spring 2025 Cross Currents Magazine.
May honors mothers and Mary, Mother of God, whose revolutionary love offers comfort in our troubled world. Join the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in celebrating Mary's tenderness and turning to her intercession for peace, especially for those experiencing hardship. Through prayer, we discover her guidance toward Jesus and God's goodness.
Dayton pilgrims honor Sister Dorothy Stang by visiting sites from her early life, celebrating her legacy of faith and advocacy for the Amazon rainforest and its people. Learn how her mission continues to inspire environmental action and support for vulnerable communities.
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Sister Marie Smith, SNDdeN, who passed away on April 1, 2025
Join the Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN — A Pilgrimage of Hope and Courage, on April 26, 2025, commemorating the 20th anniversary of her martyrdom. This guided tour visits eight locations connected to her life journey from Ohio to Brazil. Morning (8:30 am) and afternoon (1 pm) tours available, starting at Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School. Space limited, register by April 18
Prayer, Knowledge, Action: find inspiration for a little bit of good you can do this week through garden prayer, understanding food insecurity, and community gardening initiatives that nurture both spirit and those in need.
"We are an expression of goodness. That's our call. To find and express and spread goodness in the world." Notre Dame Mission Volunteers, founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, transforms lives through education and service. This video showcases how NDMV partners with AmeriCorps to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities nationwide, emphasizing dignity, community connection, and educational access for people experiencing poverty. Discover how you can join a legacy of service that creates lasting positive change in communities across America. This video is produced by Notre Dame Mission Volunteers AmeriCorps. Learn more at ndmva.org
This Lent, respond to global suffering through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Move beyond indifference to active compassion for people affected by war and natural disasters. Discover how these traditional practices can transform both the world and your own spiritual journey.
Religious leaders and community members unite in El Paso on Saint Oscar Romero's feast day to advocate for immigrants' rights, challenging asylum bans and deportation policies. Sister Rebecca Trujillo, SNDdeN, joins in solidarity with people seeking asylum, embodying the mission to make God's goodness known through welcoming strangers and advocating for people who are made poor.
AmeriCorps have featured Notre Dame Mission Volunteers (NDMV) for their community-building impact nationwide. Nearly 300 AmeriCorps members serve with NDMV annually as tutors, mentors, and classroom assistants, supporting education and job readiness programs.
A recap of NDMV's 2025 Mid-Year Conference highlighting service projects, awards, and community connections during AmeriCorps Week. Learn how Notre Dame Mission Volunteers continue Saint Julie's legacy of education and service in marginalized communities.
Throughout the year, women religious stand alongside people who are made poor, educate children, battle injustice and foster hope in communities worldwide. This Catholic Sisters Week (March 8-14), we celebrate the profound impact of women religious through the #LikeaCatholicSister campaign. As Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, we live simply and joyously in St. Julie's footsteps, spreading God's goodness beyond boundaries of nation, state and tribe.
Kristin Matthes, SNDdeN joins an innovative House of Discernment in Pittsburgh where four congregations create community while supporting women exploring religious vocations through prayer, discussion, and shared living.