Take time during this month to be aware of the sights and sounds and smells and tastes of this splendid universal communion. Ecological conversion begins with such awareness, and ongoing awareness takes us deeper into the mystery of the Incarnation. Emmanuel, God with us.
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The SSND Central Pacific (CP) Province has created a podcast, Called to Action, where they feature sisters, staff, SSND ministry leaders and prominent women in their local community who are leading efforts to change the world.
After a discernment process inviting potential leaders to consider whether they were feeling called to serve, reflecting on all of the invitations and recommendations, as well as other input from the Sisters of the province, the General Council entered into a time of their own dialogue and discernment from November 2-6, 2021, which led to the appointment of the new council for a four-year term
Sister Rosanne Mensik fondly remembers a family tradition from the 1950s in Connecticut.
The new Council was installed on December 8, 2021. “We are grateful to our Sisters of the Atlantic-Midwest for their commitment and openness throughout the discernment process and assure the new Provincial Council of our prayerful support,” said General Superior Sister Roxanne Schares.
Living at the Generalate in Rome is an opportunity to experience SSND life in a multi-cultural environment. In any given year, I formed community with Sisters from provinces across the congregation. Daily life had a flavor and character that I thoroughly enjoyed.
The Sisters at The Watermark in Bridgeport, Connecticut recently celebrated Sister Marie Anna Moltz's 100th birthday! We wish Sister Marie Anna good health and much happiness on this wonderful accomplishment!
We are grateful for Sister Rose's generous willingness to serve our Sisters. We are also most grateful to Sister Paula for her hard work these past six months with Sister Cora Lee in getting our Sisters acclimated to their new surroundings and working through all the "beginnings" that such a new endeavor entails.
Sister Margarida Da Silva is currently the Generalate House Coordinator for the congregation. She is fairly new to the position, having arrived in Rome, Italy from Toronto, Canada on September 1, 2020. Getting to that point took persistence and a miracle.
There is profound wisdom in Indigenous teachings about the interconnectedness of all creation. Respecting this relationship is critical for ecological and economic integrity, right relations with Indigenous peoples, and for a holistic, just recovery from the pandemic.
November is Black Catholic history month and there is hardly any aspect of our shared history more important that the emergence of the National Black Sisters' Conference in 1968. Register for a November 30 Webinar with Sister Anita Baird on the History of the National Black Sisters Conference
On this day, learn about the tradition of guarding the tomb of the Unknown Solider in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada and pray a prayer for Veterans.
The Province of Africa recognized another milestone on November 6 with a celebration in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Notre Dame Secondary School in Nigeria.
Learn about the goals for COP26 and how YOU can participate!
11/5 - 24 hours for Climate Virgil
11/6 - "Global Day of Action". Catholics in Scotland will gather at Kelvingrove Park and make a pilgrimage to Glasgow Green and
11/10 - there will be a panel at COP26 led by Catholics, discussing how we can root creation care in our Catholic faith, and how to commit to taking action.
COP26 will host the most important climate change discussions of our time. But with so much jargon to contend with, it can be hard to keep on top of what’s going on. EarthClient has whipped up this handy COP26 cheat sheet, so you can cut through the noise and straight to the facts.
You are invited to enjoy a video on the history and heritage of the School Sisters of Notre Dame who have lived and served in the Milwaukee/Elm Grove area.
May 31, 2022 was a bittersweet day in the history of the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Canada, as we closed on the sale of our convent in Waterdown. We look forward to again having an educational program for young people filling the hallowed halls.
Sisters Patricia Hammond and Donna McHugh were honored by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School on May 19. At the annual fundraising gala for the school, the Sisters were presented with the "Mary Leydon Commitment to Education Award" for their years of teaching dedication.
Recently, I was invited to serve on the Advisory Board at St. Saviour High School (SSH) in Brooklyn, my alma mater. Because there is no longer an SSND presence [on the faculty], the Board has made it a point to have an SSND be a part of the Board.
Ministry Services, in collaboration with the Associates, started a new initiative to explore with SSND Associates the possibility of serving on an SSND ministry board. To introduce this opportunity, Ministry Services offered a first-time virtual gathering with Associates who were interested in exploring a possible call to such a ministry.
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