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Chicago Associates Host Lenten Retreat

Sisters and Associates gathered on March 18, 2023, for their annual Lenten Retreat. This year’s leader, Rev. Barbara Cathey, chose the theme “Prairie Fire: A Symbol of Lent.” She explained that controlled prairie fires are used for the restoration of the prairie.

Northeast Associates Renew Covenants

Associates and companions met for a prayer service. Sr. Maureen Flemming led the SSND Commitment as a Laudato Si' Community and discussed what that meant. We enjoyed lunch, and then had a brief covenant renewal ceremony.

Lesson from the Holy Land

Standing atop Mt. Tabor, the place of Jesus' transfiguration, Associate Karen Didier was awestruck. "We are all called to the mountaintop to be with Jesus. But we must go down from the mountain and serve the people God puts into our lives."

Associates and the General Chapter

Submitted by Patricia Stortz, Associate

Pre-Associates Make First Covenant in Baltimore

“For all that has been—Thanks! To all that will be—Yes!” Dag Hammarskjöld’s famous quotation was the theme of the morning of reflection on November 5, as Baltimore Associates met in person at Villa Assumpta to celebrate first covenants and covenant renewals.

What Makes Us One - Can We Talk - Can We Listen

Can we move through our visceral reactions and talk across an apparent gulf? Do we have enough openness and curiosity to listen? In the next session of What Makes Us One, we will explore these questions. On October 22, 9:30-12:00, via Zoom, join us for a morning of virtual learning, reflection, conversation, and sharing of stories and insights, including time in break-out groups.

Associates Gather to Discuss Province Commitments and Future Roles

Associates from across the province gathered via Zoom on June 13 and 14 to ponder and celebrate their transformative journey.

Listening and Responding to the Cries of the Poor

On Saturday April 9, Southern Ontario Associates, along with friends and family, were privileged to have as guest speaker at our Zoom gathering Sherri Ramirez, the DeMazenod Door Outreach coordinator.

Nine Baltimore Pre-Associates Make First Covenant

On the afternoon of Oct. 24th, the pre-associates, their companions and guests gathered in person in the chapel at Villa Assumpta, with the other associates watching via livestream. The pre-associates shared individual reflections on passages from You Are Sent. Sister Sharon Kanis, on behalf of the Provincial Council, accepted the First Covenants and welcomed the newly covenanted associates to the SSND Associate Relationship.

Renewal of Associate Covenants in Southern Ontario

On Saturday morning, October 16, 14 SSND Associates in Southern Ontario renewed their covenant with the School Sisters of Notre Dame in a virtual celebration on Zoom. Also present were Sisters at Notre Dame Convent (NDC) in Waterdown, several others from Southern Ontario and one from Baltimore.

Stories of Associates - Joan Fischer

My life has been deeply touched and formed by the School Sisters of Notre Dame who have crossed my path and there are too many for me name. God bless them all. I am most grateful and blessed to continue to be an associate of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.

Saskatchewan Associates make Lifetime Commitment

July 24th, Associates in Saskatchewan gathered to make their Indefinite Covenant, a lifetime commitment to live the charism of Blessed Theresa in communion with the SSNDs and Associates of the AM Province.