Stella Maris Party!
Stella Maris residents and their families enjoyed an outdoor party recently, with ice cream sundaes, cookies, and a 70's disco theme.
Our Sisters
School Sisters of Notre Dame continue to live the vision of Foundress Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger in a variety of ways. Below our Sisters share stories of their work and ministry.
Sister Catherine Gugerty Authors Chapter in New Book
Sister Catherine Gugerty, SSND, was invited to contribute a chapter to the just-published book, "The Outside Within." She submitted "Conch Shell Calling," including stories of people with little to no access to nature, and how her experience of being with those people in nature propelled her into a deep dive of her own history and experience of nature.
Waterdown Sisters Honor Blessed Theresa on Feast Day
The School Sisters of Notre Dame Waterdown Community honored Blessed Theresa anew on May 9th, 2023. Her portrait, painted by Sr. Evelyn Volk, was centered on the front of the altar in the chapel.
The Watermark Celebrates Blessed Theresa's Feast Day
Watermark Sisters enjoyed a special May 9th afternoon Liturgy attended by Sisters and lay residents as we prayed and sang SSND hymns together.
SSND Watermark Connects with SSND Munich
For April Solidarity, Watermark sisters chose to help our Munich sisters who provide daily bag lunches for 50-60 poor men and women who come to the Motherhouse door at Noon Angelus time. Some are Turkish and Ukrainian refugees.
A Blessed Day at Villa Assumpta
The Sisters and Friends of Villa Assumpta and Rosary Community were recently blessed with an informative and emotional presentation about life in Ukraine, delivered by Alina Ternova and her daughters, Angelina (15) and Leeza (12).
Spa Day in Waterdown
During the Holy Thursday Spa Day, which included foot soak and massage, and paraffin wax soak and nail care, time was taken to reflect on how we as a community can theoretically wash the feet of those in need around us.
My visit to Saint Saviour High School
When I said yes to visiting in-person at St. Saviour High School in Brooklyn, NY, to speak with the young women there about the work of Beyond Borders, I was both nervous and excited at the same time.
A Bit of Fun on St Pats at Ozanam
Bit 'O Fun on at Ozanam on St. Pat's Day
Irish music, hats, food, and fun-filled the Ozanam Sisters' St. Patrick's Day.
The morning prayer was followed by the celebration, which included delicious Irish food and, of course, beer!
Enjoy the pictures!
Ozanam Retreat Day Celebrating SSND Oneness
On Saturday, March 18, a Retreat Day for the 27 Ozanam Sisters, planned and facilitated by Sisters Justine Nutz and Connie Carrigan, included music, poetry, prayer, sharing, singing, and fun time at the end.
Western Maryland SSNDs Honored for Their Service
Catholic Sisters Week was celebrated in a special way at the Alhambra Catholic Invitational Basketball Tournament. At halftime during the Bishop Walsh Catholic High game, they paid tribute to the Sister Kathleen Jancuk, Sister Francita Hobbs, and Sister Phyllis McNally, who have collectively taught young people in the area for over 181 years!
Celebrating Sister Margaret Bauer at 104
Celebrating our oldest Sister in the Province, Sister Margaret Bauer, on her 104th birthday!
When asked what she wanted for her 104th birthday party, Sr. Margaret Bauer replied, "unicorns, hamburgers and French fries." A typical unexpected answer from her!
