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Find out what is in the CARES Act, the largest economic stimulus measure in modern history.  
Please consider this invitation to an online seminar sponsored by Georgetown University on Thursday, March 26 on "Catholic Social Thought and the Coronavirus Crisis - Moral Principles for Terrible Times"
You Are Sent
On this day 1986, You Are Sent, the Revised Constitution and Directory of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, was approved by the Congregation for Religious and Secular Institutes.
For two wonderful years, Betty became more and more involved in parish activities and teaching religious education. She said, “It was then that I realized that God was calling me, not only to the Catholic faith, but also to religious life.”
UIM March 2020
The Spring issue of the United in Mission newsletter from Ministry Services is out! This issue focuses on the theme of mission leadership in challenging times.
Lead me

The CDC recommends the following everyday preventative actions for prevention of COVID-19, and asks us to emphasize them through intensified communications with employees and visitors to our organization.

Sister Estelle died at Notre Dame Convent, Waterdown, Canada, on March 7, 2020, 17 days after her 104th birthday. She was in her 83rd year as a SSND.
The Life
Become a panelist for The Life, the monthly series from Global Sisters Report about the unique, challenging and very specific lives of women religious around the world.   
Membership in the Legion of Mary inspired her devotion, and she prayed unceasingly for guidance and courage. In 1962, “Our Lady really directed me right to her Son and herself, to the SSNDs at Wilton.”
Most Sunday mornings, Patricia Petty takes a bus to Mass at St. Pius X in Rodgers Forge. She was close enough to walk to that liturgy a year ago, but in no shape to do so...
During winter break, teachers Carol Fay and Carmen Quiñones, and students Laura Carbo, Valeria Gonzalez, and Julia Swearer made the trip to learn about the realities of life at the border and the support offered by the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
"The bishops of the U.S. invite all Catholics to bring their faith into the public square. Political engagement and participation are important ways to advocate on behalf of all who are vulnerable.”  - USCCB Faithful Citizenship
Sister Charmaine and Sister Roxanne
Sister Roxanne Schares, SSND, General Superior of the congregation, flew in from Africa, where she was on Visitation, to give the keynote address for the meeting.

The Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory 2020 Founders Award was presented to the School Sisters of Notre Dame of the Atlantic-Midwest Province on January 25, 2020.

On Feb. 8, we celebrate the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, patron saint of human trafficking survivors.
World Wetlands Day 2020
World Wetlands Day, on February 2, aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet.
Irene always knew that she was the beloved of God, and that this was the source of her joy and energy.
The Academy of the Holy Angels hosted alumnae from the Classes of 2016 through 2019 at its January 10 College Angels Reunion.
Much like our province, the Central Pacific Province is going through many changes. They are finding comfort in memories and rituals.
In response to this looming crisis, we are compelled to call upon the governments of the United States and Iran to desist in their use of violent threats, provocative rhetoric, and plans for retaliatory measures.