Get to Know the Sisters
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.
Sister Meg Walsh, SNDdeN hosts Emmanuel College students for alternative spring break service at Justa Center and Habitat for Humanity in South Phoenix.
Honoring Sister Rosemary Wack on International Women's Day, whose 95 years of joyful service with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur spanned from Ohio classrooms to pioneering work in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Her legacy continues through the growing SNDdeN congregation in Africa. Read her niece's moving tribute and obituary celebrating a life dedicated to education, healthcare, and spreading God's goodness beyond boundaries.
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.
On this World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, join us in hearing Sister Meg Walsh, SNDdeN, share her inspiring journey! In a conversation with the Diocese of Phoenix, Sister Meg opens up about her call to religious life and current ministries serving the Phoenix community. Her story illustrates how we continue St. Julie's legacy of spreading God's goodness through education and service.
Meet Barbara Keane, an Associate of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, whose 60-year journey of faith and service began as a Postulant in 1967. From teaching to parish ministry, Barbara’s life reflects her dedication to making God’s goodness known.
On the brink of Election Day and adjusting to a new season with the shift to standard time, we are reminded of Jesus' words in today’s Gospel: 'You are not far from the kingdom of God.' In a world full of change and uncertainty, these words guide us back to the two great commandments—love of God and love of neighbor. As we listen deeply, may we carry these words into our lives, moving closer to the kingdom through our love, understanding, and the actions we take every day.
Congratulations to Sister Thérèse DelGenio, SNDdeN, on receiving the 2024 Transformation Award from The Center for Respite Care!
Discover the story behind the beautiful Our Lady of Guadalupe wood carving, a heartfelt gift from the Trujillo family to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, symbolizing faith, love, and protection for all who visit Mount Notre Dame.
We sat down with Sister Josita Colbert, SNDdeN through Zoom to discuss Juneteenth and its significance in today's society.
Sister Judith A. Merkle, SNDdeN, has published a new book, "Sensing the Spirit: To...
We invite you to watch the interview with Sister Mary Johnson, SNDdeN, Superior General of the Sisters de Notre Dame de Namur at the joint UISG-USG meeting (November 22-24, 2023), published by the UISG Internatioanal Union Superiors General in Rome.
On February 2, 1804, the Feast of the Purification of Mary, Julie Billiart, Françoise Blin de Bourdon and Catherine Duchatel consecrated themselves to God and promised to educate poor children and to form teachers. Since
The blazing Kenyan sun beats ruthlessly upon a shopping mall parking lot, which doubles as an asphalt art gallery.
The Bishop Korir Memorial Secondary School for Differently Abled in the Rift Valley of Kenya, in part supported through generous donors of the Ohio Province, is three-quarters through its first year of operation. Though still a fledging institution, the school is offering hope to children who are deaf and, in most cases, impoverished and who, before the school’s opening, had few paths before them.
Divine inspiration flows freely through the fingertips of today’s Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, conveying a creative charism first established by foundress St. Julie.
Recently, Norma and Armando Contreras, good friends of Maria Celia Molina and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, came to Cincinnati from Phoenix for two reasons: to visit and to attend the Cincinnati premiere performance of the opera Knock in which their son has a lead role.
Recently, Norma and Armando Contreras, good friends of Maria Celia Molina and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, came to Cincinnati from Phoenix for two reasons: to visit and to attend the Cincinnati premiere performance of the opera Knock in which their son has a lead role.
Gerry Bolzan's recent time at Mount Notre Dame during her home visit provided a won...
"Ask a Sister" is a forum where anyone can ask our Sisters about "everything you want to know about religious life but are afraid to ask."
Talking only a few minutes about the Global Education Academy in South Central Los Angeles, Sarah Cieplinski, SNDdeN quickly described the school as, "a place of love and goodness" where adults work together to meet the needs of their inner-city students, most of whom are Hispanic, and some are African American. Sarah is in her third year at the Academy which has two campuses – K to grade 5 and Grades 6-8.
Anne Ralston doesn’t mind being called “a crafty lady,” because she has been doing crafts since childhood: sewing, card making, other paper crafts, crewel, regular cross stitch, counted cross stitch, scrapbooking, and watercolor, to name a few. As Anne prepared for Final Vows in 1988, she cross stitched her journal of reflections. Now she has taken her card-making to a new level.
Keeping a secret from Sister Jo Anne Depweg, SNDdeN is no small feat. As Sister Jo anti...
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we would love to highlight Sister Benedicta Chang, SNDdeN. Sister Benedicta Chang, SNDdeN spent more than 40 years as an art teacher, from Charleston, SC, Villanova, PA, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MD.
Sister Marilyn Kerber, SNDdeN recommends Paschal Paradox: Reflections on a Life of Spiritual Evolution by Diarmuid O'Murchu.