Our Sisters

School Sisters of Notre Dame continue to live the vision of Foundress Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger in a variety of ways. Below our Sisters share stories of their work and ministry.

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Sisters Stories

The SSND Community at 3030 Park, Bridgeport, celebrated Evensong on the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, February 2nd. Together in community, we renewed our vows while holding lighted candles in recognition of it being Candlemas Day.
On Wednesday, February 4th, the SSND community in Waterdown, Ontario set off on another of our cherished armchair adventures. This time we went to Stella Maris in Timonium, MD. Whenever we “travel,” we immerse ourselves in the culture, daily life, and spirit of our destination, and this visit was...
Artists often describe their lives as a calling, not dissimilar to the way religious describe their lives. For our Sister artists, the question of calling proves a rich ground for reflection.  Sister Katharine Reiter, SSND, of SSND-Waterdown, was asked recently to reflect on her love of painting in...

Celebrating Jubilee!

Each year, we honor and celebrate our sister Jubilarians. Jubilee is a special time to rejoice with our Sisters as they celebrate their 25, 40, 50, 60, 70, 75, or 80 years of faithful love and service to God.

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We go forth daily in the spirit of Mother Theresa, remembering her words: "Poor and abandoned, we began the work of God in supernatural faith and confidence... let us continue to serve the Triune God all our Lives with Joy."

YAS - the constitution of the School Sisters of Notre Dame