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A Special Farewell for Sister Arlene Flaherty, OP

There was prayer, lunch and gift-giving as Sisters gathered at The Watermark community in Bridgeport, CT i May 2 to express gratitude and say farewell to Arlene Flaherty, OP, who has been the AM Province’s JPIC Director for the last 9 1/2 years.

May 9, 1879: Feast Day of Blessed M. Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger

Each year on May 9, the anniversary of her death, we remember and look to Blessed Theresa as a guide for our own lives and times, and pray that the charism entrusted to her might continue to find life and expression in all those touched by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. 

March Madness Hit Close to Home for Sister Joan Pikiell

Sister Joan is a middle school teacher, and she used the NCAA Tournament as an entry point for a lesson. “I like to get the kids looking at universities,” she said. “So we randomly pick a team for everyone in the class to follow throughout the tournament. I got Rutgers, of course. That wasn’t random.” (Sister Joan's brother Steve coaches Rutgers Basketball.)

Happy 103rd Birthday Sister Margaret Bauer!

Sister Margaret Bauer celebrated turning 103 years young on March 15. She is currently the oldest Sister in the province. Birthday greetings came from all over, including one from General Superior Sister Roxanne Schares in Rome. The Generalate community also sent her a greeting.

Message from the General Council

At this time, we remember particularly the people of Ukraine and Eastern Europe and invite all of us to join with our Shalom Centers of Prayer for Peace, praying daily our common Prayer for Peace.

Eco-missionary Activity is Integral - NCR Article

"Since the 1970s, Sisters have been influenced by bishops' statements, scientific publications and theological works about the environment. Today, Sisters worldwide prioritize care for creation as integral to their work." S. Susan Smith, Our Lady of the Missions

SSND "Bookstore" Is Open for Business

The North American Archives has taken in the stock of books from Elm Grove and Villa Notre Dame. These books are available, free of charge, to any Sister, Associate or SSND staff person who would like a copy.

Called To Action - Season 2 of the CP Podcast

The Central Pacific Province Podcast has officially launched a new season of the "Called to Action" Podcast! Explore the new theme of Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace with Sisters, colleagues and Associates. Listen to the first episode of Season 2 on Jan 5 and catch up on Season 1 now.

Christmas Peace at Notre Dame Convent

The Sisters at Notre Dame Convent gathered together around the cozy fireplace in the beautifully decorated front entrance of the convent for a holiday celebration just after Christmas.

SSND Shalom News - Ecological Spirituality and Advent

Take time during this month to be aware of the sights and sounds and smells and tastes of this splendid universal communion. Ecological conversion begins with such awareness, and ongoing awareness takes us deeper into the mystery of the Incarnation. Emmanuel, God with us.

SSNDCP Podcast - Called to Action

The SSND Central Pacific (CP) Province has created a podcast, Called to Action, where they feature sisters, staff, SSND ministry leaders and prominent women in their local community who are leading efforts to change the world.

Meet Our New Council

After a discernment process inviting potential leaders to consider whether they were feeling called to serve, reflecting on all of the invitations and recommendations, as well as other input from the Sisters of the province, the General Council entered into a time of their own dialogue and discernment from November 2-6, 2021, which led to the appointment of the new council for a four-year term

New Provincial Council Installed December 8th

The new Council was installed on December 8, 2021. “We are grateful to our Sisters of the Atlantic-Midwest for their commitment and openness throughout the discernment process and assure the new Provincial Council of our prayerful support,” said General Superior Sister Roxanne Schares.

Stretched, Challenged, Blessed...My Experience Ministering in Rome

Living at the Generalate in Rome is an opportunity to experience SSND life in a multi-cultural environment. In any given year, I formed community with Sisters from provinces across the congregation. Daily life had a flavor and character that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Sister Marie Anna Moltz Turns 100

The Sisters at The Watermark in Bridgeport, Connecticut recently celebrated Sister Marie Anna Moltz's 100th birthday! We wish Sister Marie Anna good health and much happiness on this wonderful accomplishment!

Today on Twitter - Faith in Democracy Town Hall

STARTING AT 1pm TODAY: #FaithInDemocracy Twitter Town Hall. Today, we are standing together for a revival of #votingRights and passage of the #FreedomtoVoteAct and the John Lewis Voting Act legislation. Follow along and join in on the discussion on Twitter!

Sister Rose Federici added as Community Leader at Stella Maris

We are grateful for Sister Rose's generous willingness to serve our Sisters. We are also most grateful to Sister Paula for her hard work these past six months with Sister Cora Lee in getting our Sisters acclimated to their new surroundings and working through all the "beginnings" that such a new endeavor entails. 
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