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Caroline Center continues to be the “little engine that could.” We have continued to offer both CNA and PT training in a virtual learning environment since leaving the building on March 13, 2020. We continue to be awed and inspired by the perseverance of our women and the innovation of our staff.
Sister Eleanor was noted for her caring, compassion, and supportive attention to individuals and families. She had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In her autobiography Sister Eleanor wrote that she was honoured to have been born in May, the month dedicated to Mary.
One day a friend said, “I’m good at recognizing future nuns and I think you are one.” Pat gasped and said that it was true. Pat entered the School Sisters of Notre Dame on Sept. 7, 1957, receiving the candidate’s veil in the chapel of Notre Dame College.
Thank you to the IHM Sisters of Monroe Michigan (Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,  Monroe, MI), for the use of their video of “The Universe Canticle - Kopanang Tapestries” (you can make video full size once open) which in textile art tell the story of creation and evolution inspired by the writings of Thomas Berry, Brian Swimme, South African folklore, and the Bible.
The Trudeau government has introduced Bill C-12, which would make Canada’s commitment to getting to net-zero emissions by 2050 legally binding.
Drawing inspiration from our diverse faith traditions and sacred texts, the Interfaith Immigration Coalition has offered recommendations for reforming executive branch immigration policies, decolonizing the U.S. role abroad, and passing immigration laws in Congress.
This webinar for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is co-sponsored by the SSND Central Pacific and Atlantic-Midwest Provinces through their respective Shalom/ JPIC Departments and anti-human trafficking committees. It will take place January 11, 2021 from 7:30-8:30pm ET / 6:30-7:30pm CT.
Sister Eileen
Sister Eileen Reilly began a new ministry as Religious Engagement Associate with Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) in July. Her work with the CMN, which began 10 years ago, is focused on broadening and deepening the involvement of women religious towards eliminating the death penalty in the United States.
Pope Francis on Dec. 8 decreed a special year dedicated to St. Joseph for the global Catholic Church, offering the 1.2 billion members of the faith an opportunity to obtain indulgences as the world continues to undergo the "grave tribulation" of the coronavirus pandemic.
WAITING for the HOLY NIGHT! - a creative nativity scene has been adapted during the time of COVID.
Sister Joan Mary Gluth
In 1960, Joan began her teaching ministry at Notre Dame Prep eventually completing a 20-year career at there. She said “Though the seeds of my vocation were planted early, I feel that it was God’s will that directed me to the School Sisters of Notre Dame,”
The December issue of United in Mission is out! In this issue, we highlight the last stories of mission leadership from our sponsored and co-sponsored ministries, just in time for Gaudete Sunday!
jan gossaert the adoration of the kings painting detail from National Gallery
Are you interested in Art History, do you love Renaissance paintings? Then enjoy this 10-minute talk on 'The Adoration of the Kings' by Jan Gossaert.
Even though the Institute of Notre Dame closed its doors on June 30, 2020, residents of the Latrobe homes directly across Aisquith Street received traditional Thanksgiving boxes as gifts from the IND Alumnae Association. On Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Alumnae Reunion Mass, Fr. Tom Malia, from Mercy Medical Center, blessed one basket representing the 80 baskets for distribution.
When she was missioned to the newly-opened Bishop Kearney High School in Rochester in the fall of 1963, she began 20 years of teaching math, a subject she loved at a school. She earned a M.A. in Math from Georgetown University in 1965 and another from the University of Detroit in 1970.

Please enjoy the booklet published in 1985 for the Beatification of Mary Theresa of Jesus.

2020 Winners!

Please consider registering for this webinar sponsored by Georgetown University on Tuesday, November 10th at 1 pm Eastern Time. The speakers are well-known journalists and correspondents who will address how religious values and communities shaped the debate and the U.S. election.
Sister Kenneth Marie Botta
Our beloved Sister Kenneth Marie/Sister Cass loved sports and her Baltimore teams: the Orioles and the Ravens. She showed her loyalty by decorating her room to follow the sports seasons. For her knowledge she was called an encyclopedia of sports. Her BINGO calling skills and the humor she brought to them were also greatly appreciated.
PHoto of Pope Francis
The global climate crisis will require us to transform the way we act, says Pope Francis, delivering a recent TED Talk from the Vatican. Pope Francis proposes three courses of action to address the world's growing environmental problems and economic inequalities, illustrating how we can all work together, across faiths and societies, to protect the Earth and promote the dignity of everyone.