News

Disrupting Darkness at Waterdown and Villa Assumpta

Sisters, Associates and Colleagues who live at or near Villa Assumpta, Baltimore, MD, and Waterdown, Ontario, Canada, are invited to participate in-person at an Advent Reflection and dialogue series.

Thoughts on Native American Heritage Month

I can’t grieve for Russia’s attack on Ukraine, I can’t be horrified by the Nazi Holocaust and not acknowledge that this country I call “mine” is built on, exists because of, actions every bit as repellant.

VA Sisters Enjoy Blue-Sky Day!

VA community leader Sister Marianne Roderick drove the VA bus to her brother David’s home in Walkersville, MD on Saturday, October 19, 2024. It was a warm blue-sky day where we were able to sit outside all day.

Prayer for All Souls Day

By Sister Pat Ferrick, SSND

Merciful Father,

On this day, we are called to remember those who have died,

Particularly those who have died in the past year,

50th Years - Golden Jubilee of SSNDs in Ghana!

Enjoy photos and video from Sr Emelia Ayambire's perpetual profession of vows and the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of SSND's presence in Ghana.

Prayer for the Election Year of a President

God of mercy, our nation is in a time of great transition.
With all of the injustice and fear in our world today,
we ask you to inspire us and guide us as we participate in the upcoming presidential elections.

Happy Foundation Day!

As we celebrate the 191st anniversary of the founding of our congregation in Germany, let us give thanks for a history marked by the fruitfulness of our love for each other and the transformation of the world through our ministry.

Our Canadian Thanksgiving

Our Sisters shared their gratitude to God for "our blessings and the support of Leadership”, for "all the beauty at this time of year”, for "an open heart!”, for “my memories”. The wreath shown here includes many other expressions of our gratitude!

Making Room for the Growth of Love: A Book Review

"White's chapter on love of enemies, Affection for Monsters, promotes the notion that Jesus asks us to move with affection toward those we abhor, rather than the standard response of either avoidance or attack, even verbally". ~ Deborah M. Cerullo SSND

Charlesgate Community Celebrates Hispanics

The SSND Charlesgate Community in Towson, MD, where 19 of us form a community, celebrated Hispanic Heritage Evening, linking it with the call to universal communion and interculturality from our General Chapter Call.

Use your Voter Voice!

Stop U.S. Arms Trafficking to Haiti, Latin America, and the Caribbean! Click to Take Action by using your VOTER VOICE! God Bless you for your advocacy!

Election Trauma Workshop: Healing Together

Join Sister Barbara Paleczny, SSND and other presenters to learn about building resilience and practicing healthy self-care during this election season.

Dispatch from the Heartland: Thoughts of Autumn

Fall in northern Illinois? It is a beautiful season of color and change. By Sister Marcianne Bzdon, SSND

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

The Justice for Immigrants Focus Group wants to wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing our SSND Sisters, Associates, Colleagues, and Students of Hispanic Heritage. Scroll down for videos.

Stella Maris Sisters Support Breast Cancer Survivors

By Sister Rose Federici, SSND

The Sisters at Stella Maris attended a moving and inspiring prayer service for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Tuesday, October 8.

Chicago Celebrates First Covenant

On Sunday, September 15, Chicago-area Sisters and Associates gathered at Marian Village for a simple but beautiful Covenanting ceremony. The community celebrated the First Covenant of Sheila Broderick, and the Recovenanting of six Chicago-area Associates.

Waterdown Sisters Hold Event for Environment

The Sisters at Waterdown observed International Day of Older Persons (also called National Seniors Day) on October 1 with a simple but moving event that included both Sisters and Laureate College students and staff. Our focus was Care of the Earth.

SSNDs Enjoy Professional Development Together

The Archdiocese of Baltimore recently hosted a Professional Development Day at many locations. Sisters Irene Pryle, Kathy Jancuk, and I were assigned to the same location, so we had an opportunity to catch up.

Foundation Day - October 24th 2024

The 2024 Foundation Day Prayer was inspired by the 2024 Assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). Have a happy and blessed Foundation Day!

SSND Community Gathers for Covenanting

On Saturday, September 28, Associates from the New Jersey and Connecticut area gathered at The Watermark in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to celebrate the first covenant of Carol Jakab and to renew their own covenants.

One Hundred Years Young: Blessed and a Blessing

By Sister Theresa Lamy, SSND

On Sunday, September 15th, family, friends, former students, and colleagues from around the country gathered with the SSNDs at The Watermark to celebrate Sister Clare Fitzgerald’s 100^th birthday.

A Long-Lasting Hug

It was Monday morning, and I was standing in the hallway in the Franciscan Center as I do every Monday morning, greeting (and clicking the counter) as each person in the food line reaches the doorway and picks up a tray. It was about 11 a.m.

Judith Anne Schaum, SSND - 1939 - 2024

Judy’s life in mission included formal education at schools in the Baltimore area. She taught mathematics and served in administrative roles as dean of students and vice principal. She returned to her alma mater, the Institute of Notre Dame (IND), and ministered there for twelve years as a teacher, vice-principal, and finally as principal. We continue to thank God for the gift of Judy, her service, and her loving presence.

Sister Eileen Weisman, SSND - 1942 - 2024

Eileen was known to her large family and many friends in SSND and beyond by many names: “Rene,” Auntie, Eileen and Sister. Eileen was a lifelong learner whose interests were broad and deep. She was always ready and willing to share her learnings with others. She loved to introduce visitors, be they in Rome or Baltimore, to local historic, religious and SSND places of interest. We remember and give thanks for Eileen’s generous spirit among us.

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