Poverty Awareness Month
Addressing poverty in America requires confronting the root causes of economic injustice—and promoting policies that help to break the web of poverty. Click to learn about the Web of Poverty.
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
During the month of January, we will be sharing information and methods for fighting modern-day exploitation and educational resources. Click Here
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Prayer for Our Earth
We pray for the world, our common home: that through God’s grace we may hear its cry of the damage done and be moved to protect it for future generations to enjoy. Lord, in your mercy...
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Reflections on our Laudato Si Goals
The climate crisis is the critical concern of our time. Global warming is driving dramatic changes in earth’s climate. We reflect on ways that you can implement the Laudato Si' Goals in your personal, spiritual and professional lives.
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Congratulations to our New Council
After a discernment process inviting potential leaders to consider serving, the General Council entered into a time of dialogue and discernment from 11-2-6, 2021, which led to the appointment of the new council for a four-year term. They were installed on December 8.
News
Sister Gemma was administrator for the Generalate community from 1988-1995. Being fluent in Italian, her next ministry was as community leader for the Italian community in Gorizia, Italy from 1997 to 2000. Through the years, Sister Gemma continued to communicate with members of the Gorizia community.
May 12 will be an Angelic Evening, a sparkling night of accolades for two accomplished women who exemplify steadfast support for the Academy of the Holy Angels. Sister Sharon Slear, SSND, and Diane Oakley (AHA ’71) for their commitment, dedication, and service to the advancement of AHA.
These days, there is much discussion about whether divesting the ownership of stocks in a company with troubling practices is an effective tool in changing corporate culture and practices. Divestment has had success in some situations. For example, divestment helped to dismantle apartheid in South Africa, but it is often the case, that investment in corporations can be a more effective strategy. How can this be?
Oktoberfest: Oktoberfest 2021 was a huge success thanks to you! With your support, we raised over $120,000 – funds that will directly support the mission and ministries of AMSSND.
Mission in Action
Please enjoy this week's Laudato Si quote, and reflection questions, watch a video on LIRS, Listen to NPR's “On Being for an interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and please read our materials and actions available to you during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
"The earth mourns and dries up. The world is exhausted and decayed. Heaven and earth are weakened. The earth has been defiled by the feet of its inhabitants, who overlooked the laws, violated the commandments and did not keep the eternal contract." (Isaiah 24: 4-5)
Founded in Germany by Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger, School Sisters of Notre Dame are a vibrant international congregation of vowed apostolic women living and ministering in 30 countries.
