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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.
On Sunday, January 5, three Sisters from Villa Notre Dame in Wilton - Ilona Mensik, Marie Denise Murphy and Miriam McGuire - were blessed by the VND community as they prepared to leave and join the SSND community at Ozanam Hall in Bayside, NY.
Sister Mary Elizabeth Sharp, SSND
Sister Mary Elizabeth knew from a very early age that she wanted to devote her life to God. Her last mission as a SSND was at Ozanam Hall, where Sisters from our province created a new community last September.
During Poverty Awareness Month, join U.S. Bishops, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and the Catholic community in the United States in taking up Pope Francis' challenge to live in solidarity with the poor!
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GCCM has major plans for 2020 and is urging all concerned Catholics to get involved.
Each week in January 2020, your OPCIC Committee members are going to offer you a suggestion for a merry way to add some personal development in community to your life.  You might even want to make some of the suggestions a resolution for 2020.
In today’s scripture, we read how Joseph was awakened in a dream and told to take Jesus and his mother and flee to safety in Egypt. Like tens of millions of people today, the Holy Family became displaced and homeless.
Musician Erin Choi has a singular quest: She wants to connect people to Korean culture through the gayageum, a zither-like string instrument.