Feast of the Assumption
May we embrace Gospel Poverty, to be free of the worldly attachments of fear, anger and control, and focus on the divine through goodness, truth and beauty.
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Prayer for remembrance and peace
August 6 and 9, 2020, are the 75th anniversaries of the world’s first atomic bombings. Please join us in 10 days of prayer as we reaffirm our commitment to build a better. more peaceful future.
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Laudato Si' Special Anniversary Year
As we begin to envision a post-COVID world, we need above all an integral approach as “everything is closely interrelated and today’s problems call for a vision capable of taking into account every aspect of the global crisis” (LS, 137).
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Reflections on Dismantling Racism
Our Sisters share their reflection on dismantling racism.
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Oktoberfest
The Oktoberfest raffle is a major fundraiser to benefit our sisters and the ministries of the Atlantic-Midwest Province. Our goal this year is to raise $112,000. The suggested donation for a 31-day ticket is still only $10. Increase your chances to win and help us reach our goal by purchasing multiple tickets — as many as you want!
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Pray with our Sisters
We offer the following prayers, reflections and resources as a source of encouragement and support in the spirit of oneness with our God and with one another as all humanity copes with this global pandemic.
News
Sister Clara and I became friends in recent years as she joined me in my efforts to be of support to immigrant families suffering on the southern border of the USA.
Always focused on taking care of others, Joanna is remembered by her Sisters as kind, cheerful, and solicitous of their physical needs, her outgoing and friendly spirit endeared her to the many people she encountered in her 60 plus years as an SSND. May Joanna rest in peace and intercede for us.
In Japan and around the world, people gather in early August to float lanterns in remembrance of the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, all victims of war, and all who have gone before us.
Oktoberfest 2020 - Increase your chances to win and help us reach our goal by purchasing multiple tickets — as many as you want!
During this unprecedented time, AMSSND is taking measures to uphold the health and well-being of our entire community. Online gifts will be processed but our ability to mail paper receipts and acknowledgement letters will be delayed. We deeply appreciate your gift and we thank you for your patience.
Mission in Action
New resources and actions! Information on Race, Season of Creation, Dreamers and more! Get involved and make a difference, your voice matters in today's world.
The United Nations designated July 30 as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to
“raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.” As challenging as this is ordinarily, it is that much more difficult
during a global pandemic.
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.
