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Lent begins on February 14th! It is also Valentine’s Day! A perfect way for us to remember God’s wonderful love for us and our need to repent and return to Him with new energy and commitment.

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur

God our Father, you created the world and sent your own Son to live among us, made of the same stuff, breathing the same air, marveling at sunrise and sunset just as we do.

As you know, the Dorothy Stang Initiative’s Plastic Taskforce aims to get the City of Cincinnati to enforce the plastic bag ban already on the city books. However, Ohio has a state law makes it unlawful for municipalities to enact bag bans.

Join the Sisters of Charity’s Earth Connection for Recovering a Sense of the Sacred: Eco-spirituality for Our Times, Thursday, January 18 at 1:00 PM. Presented by Sr. Caroljean Willie, SC.

Art as Ministry

January 4, 2024

The blazing Kenyan sun beats ruthlessly upon a shopping mall parking lot, which doubles as an asphalt art gallery.

Sister Jean Anne Blust, SNDdeN

December 28, 2023

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Sister Jean Anne Blust, SNDdeN, who passed away on December 26, 2023.

On the last Sunday of November 2023, Dr. Shannen Dee Williams, Associate Professor...

Water, or the lack of it, has a long history in Pelende, a history that involves the resolve of its residents, Jesuits, French consultants, an American engineer, Midwestern benefactors, Cincinnati high school students and school children, many still in grammar school. Especially crucial have been Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

"We are the Innkeeper. ..."

November 22, 2023

Sometimes I dwell upon Joseph. His job was to provide for his young bride, to keep her safe. Not to mention that later task of raising the Son of God. But this foretold Son, on what we know as the first Christmas Eve, had yet to make his appearance. The holy family, on this chilly and fast-darkening evening, was made up of only two – Joseph and Mary.

“Everyone has a creative soul,” Sister Anne Ralston, SNDdeN, says. She adds: “We simply need to find ways to express it.” Sister Anne manages the Mount Notre Dame Health Center Gift Shop. The lifelong crafter also sews, cross stitches, crewels, scrapbooks, and paints with watercolors. Most recently, she learned to fashion two- and three-dimensional cards using Swarovski crystals.

As we celebrate All Saints' and All Souls' Day this week, we invite you to watch this special 2023 All Souls' video reflection from Sister Marilyn Kerber, SNDdeN: "On this All Souls' Day, let us reflect on the Communion of Saints and develop our understanding of and belief in it. I believe we will find it to be a blessing. God of Life and Death, lead us closer to you and to our loved ones who are already with you in eternity."

Our God is a mighty God. His works are recorded in His Word, and His works inspire trust in the hearts of His people.

Read Monthly Reflections of God's Goodness from Sister Mary Ann Barnhorn, SNDdeN

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Sister Marietta Fritz, SNDdeN, who passed away on August 12, 2023

An international gathering of students realized a hallmark expression of Notre Dame de Namur learning communities: Infusing classroom experience with global perspectives and integrating classroom learning with civic and cultural interactions.

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Sister Eleanor Colgan, SNDdeN, who passed away on August 11, 2023

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Sister Jeanne Marie Suerth, SNDdeN who passed away on July 24, 2023

“I believe the sharing of flowers brings joy and creates hope.” Dan Druffel, Druffel Gardens Dan Druffel knows that the gift of fresh-cut flowers sparks joy. A retired landscaper, Dan turned his attention to doing just this through his non-profit, Druffel Gardens.

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Sister Mary DiCroce, SNDdeN who passed away on July 18, 2023

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Sister Mary Carolina Hess, SNDdeN who passed away on July 4, 2023

Grace Herron, a lyric soprano from Philadelphia will be performing a classical concert in Brasilia this Friday, July 7th at 8:00 pm Brazil time. This concert will feature the international debut of “The Mountain Top” from Evan Mack’s opera “Angel of the Amazon.” Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/@ctjonline/streams

Our Arizona Associates celebrated their Commitment Ceremony on Saturday, May 20th, as did other Ohio Associates at Mount Notre Dame Chapel in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to those gatherings, fifty-two Associates live-streamed the Mass and Commitment Ceremony that was held at MND.

On this Laudato Si' week, we are happy to share this book with anyone who would like to read "Angel in the Forest" Book, written by Sister Janet Mullen, SNDdeN.