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Father August Tolton
The Venerable August Tolton died on this day in 1897. Born as a slave, he was called to be the first black priest in America. Fr. Tolton built a thriving, integrated parish and his sermons drew parishioners from other dioceses – so many, in fact, that a racist “dean” of the diocese declared that Fr. Tolton should no longer minister to white parishioners.
Nearly 89% of the Class of 2020 earned more than $28 million through 510+ merit scholarship and grants. One-hundred percent of the Class of 2020 was accepted into four-year colleges and universities.
Academy of the Holy Angels community celebrated the school’s 140th graduating class by logging in to a video presentation. AHA developed the program to permit everyone to recognize the Class of 2020 while adhering to COVID-19 safety regulations.
As we approach the annual World Day Against Trafficking in Persons it is important to reflect not only on the present reality of human trafficking in our communities, country, and the wider world, but also the longer history that has brought us to this particular moment.
10 years ago, on 2nd July 2010, the UN General Assembly voted to establish UN Women to accelerate progress in meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide. 
Corporate Responsibility
People of faith have a proud history and legacy as leaders –activating their investments and speaking out about the social impact of stocks in bringing about social change.  As investors, they have advocated to promote human rights, climate justice, racial equality and the common good.
"Imagination is a wonderful gift that, as children, we use fairly often. Then, as we grow up, many of us put that gift aside. However, today, every person around the globe is receiving an invitation from the United Nations to rectify that neglect by responding to the call of the 2020 World Refugee Day, a call which is — in part — for us to imagine the reality that is faced by every refugee" ~Sister Mary Leonora, SSND
Pentecost
I hope this reflection helps readers to recognize and counter the systemic injustices that marginalize people of color in the United States. As the Spirit speaks through those who are oppressed, may we have the grace to listen.”
Communications for Women Religious have complied member congregations responses, including ours, to the tragic death of George Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Under the COVID-19 quarantine Marian Village continues to follow the guidelines. However they did recently find a way to recognize their Jubilarians Sister Marlene Panko (60th Jubilee) and Sister Jenny VandenBergh (70th Jubilee) with a small celebration.
Webinar with Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker
We are pleased to offer a recording of our May 7th Webinar "Responding to Our Climate Crisis on the Anniversaries of Earth Day  and Laudato Si’” with Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker of the Yale University Forum on Religion and Ecology
Blessed Mother Theresa
Welcome to this time together as we commemorate the Feast Day of Mother Theresa.
A special Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and mother figures in our lives, on earth and in heaven!
African Violets
Thank you to the Associates from all of the Sisters at the Villa who received a note and blooming African violet from the Associates!
It is with great sadness that we we confirm that this school year will be the last for The Institute of Notre Dame (IND). Founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame upon our congregation’s arrival in America, IND will officially close on June 30, 2020.
The 2020 Jubilee Board at Villa Notre Dame, composed by Sr. Justine Nutz, honors our 42 living AM Jubilarians and four who recently said a final YES to God: Clara Hounsell, Irene Scarola, Mary Bann, and Betty Rosser.
Shalom News North America  - An instrument of hope, formation, and action concerning priority matters of social justice. This month learn about Pollution and COIVD-19, the 5th Anniversary of Laudato Si', the Justice for Immigrants campaign and more.
2020 is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and the 5th Anniversary of Laudato Si!  Let us pause and ask how consciously connected are we to our planet and Earth’s community of life?
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For the past several weeks, we have been waiting for a ruling by the Supreme Court regarding President Trump’s decision to terminate the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals ( DACA) decision.
Sister Bernice Volk
On March 31 the Notre Dame Convent community celebrated Sister Bernice Volk’s 100th birthday!