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Laudato Si’ Week begins on Pentecost Sunday, May 19. The 2024 theme is “Seeds of Hope.” Hope in the light of the climate crisis and the health of our planet is often hard to come by. In fact, that’s one of the reasons you haven’t seen a YLBG since Easter. There seems no end to the battlefronts. Sometimes it is overwhelming. But when I think of the act of planting seeds, it seems to be achievable.
The Franciscan Action Network’s newsletter this week focuses on the Feast of the Ascension and the question, “What is ours to do?”
On behalf of Queen City Book Bank, we are collecting new or gently used book donations (age pre-K through 6th grade). They are especially in need of books that include diverse characters and experiences.
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Sister Teresita Weind, SNDdeN, who passed away on April 28, 2024.
For the first time in 20 years, the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame de Namur Learning Community have been refreshed for the Sisters' ministries in the United States. The Hallmarks are seven essential characteristics, values and actions that differentiate a Notre Dame de Namur approach.
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Ohio Province is among eight regional Catholic religious congregations that are sponsoring a billboard urging an end to gun violence. Our message of promoting peace and valuing human life aligns with the core principles of many faiths. By raising awareness and providing concrete steps for action, we're empowering each person to contribute to creating safer communities.