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.

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

Sisters in the News

The School Sisters of Notre Dame Waterdown Community honored Blessed Theresa anew on May 9th, 2023. Her portrait, painted by Sr. Evelyn Volk, was centered on the front of the altar in the chapel.

Associates joined us for Eucharist and dinner. The dining room also had students and...

Watermark Sisters enjoyed a special May 9th afternoon Liturgy attended by Sisters and lay residents as we prayed and sang SSND hymns together.
For April Solidarity, Watermark sisters chose to help our Munich sisters who provide daily bag lunches for 50-60 poor men and women who come to the Motherhouse door at Noon Angelus time. Some are Turkish and Ukrainian refugees.
  • Jubilarians

    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.