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Feast of Josephine Bakhita Febuary 8th 2025

The Dismantling Racism and End Human Trafficking committees developed a prayer service for the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita on February 8. Use it individually or communally to pray for an end to racism and human trafficking and for victims of these situations. Thank you for your awareness and prayer for this courageous Saint and for the human dignity of all people.

Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025

As we celebrate this day commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s impact and efforts to create a more just society, the School Sisters of Notre Dame’s Atlantic-Midwest Province recommit ourselves “to be credible witnesses of universal communion through deepening our efforts to live as an intercultural faith community of one mind and one heart.” (The Call and Acts of the 25th General Chapter).

Global recognition for BB's violence-prevention work.

The Lancet, a renowned British medical journal, recognized the work of Beyond Borders in their November issue, noting that the approach our Rethinking Power team uses to prevent violence against women and girls is effective -- despite the presence of armed groups.

Connecting the Dots. Strengthening Communities. Preventing Trafficking

January 2025 marks Human Trafficking Prevention Month. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, this year's theme highlights a comprehensive approach to combat trafficking.

See Who Wore Blue!

If you saw people wearing blue last Saturday, they may have been participating in U.S. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day ("Wear Blue Day"). Some SSNDs, shown below, posed for a photo to show their own blue attire to support this important cause!

Don't Miss this Province-Wide Book Read!

Join the DR Committee this February for a province-wide book read of the multiple award-winning novel, James, by Percival Everett! The novel is a retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim, the runaway slave whom Huck befriends.

A REfreshing Moment by Sister Frankie Dutil csj

Traveling Through 2025 With the Magi

Who among us has never asked, “Where is our God?” Was this the nagging question that impelled the Magi to travel beyond their comfort zones in search of a human king, God’s own, whose reign would, once and for all, bring peace and justice to the world?

Santa Comes to NDLC!

Twas the 14th of December When all through the Center Children played games With their much-valued mentors.

Sisters Lucy Giacchetti, Lorrita Verhey, Julice Bots

Chicago Sisters and Associates Enjoy Holiday Gathering

By Associate Karen Didier

On Sunday, December 8th, about 20 Sisters and Associates gathered at Marian Village for a fun party.

NDP The Head of School Position

NDP is now seeking its next Head of School. In partnership with a dedicated leadership team, the next Head of School will lead one of the nation's most treasured Catholic girls' schools. With an exceptional faculty and staff deeply committed to the mission of NDP, a proud and joyful student body, outstanding facilities, loyal alumnae, and a reputation for academic excellence and service, NDP offers an extraordinary career opportunity for an accomplished, mission-aligned, Catholic school leader.

Press Release - IND Property

The Institute of Notre Dame, fondly known as “IND” was founded in 1847 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, an international congregation. The oldest all-girls Catholic high school, located in the heart of Baltimore City, closed its doors after 173 years on June 30, 2020, due to COVID-19, declining enrollment, the economy and an aging school building in need of much renovation and repair.

Congratulations to Sister Patricia McCarron on Icon Honors!

Congratulations to Sister Patricia McCarron on receiving The Daily Record’s Icon Honors! The Icon Honors Award recognizes those professionals over 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership within and outside their fields.

Sister Ellen (Honora) Ryan, SSND - 1933 - 2024

Sister Ellen spent 29 years as a teacher, and then moved into healthcare. She became a Home Health Aide and then a Licensed Practical Nurse. She especially loved providing home care, geriatrics, and therapeutic recreation. Sister Peg Regan said at her Wake, “She went beyond what was required and helped heal spirits as well as bodies. Ellen treated everyone with kindness and a listening ear and would bring meals to needy patients.” May Sister Ellen rest in peace.

Advent 2024

Several SSNDs will share reflections here throughout this Advent season. New reflections will be added each week. Enjoy!

Prayer Service for World Day of the Poor and Mother Theresa

The Shalom International Network and the Congregational Communications and Technology Team hosted a prayer service from Mother Theresa’s tomb on Sunday, November 17, at 7:30 pm (Rome time) for about 30 minutes commemorating the World Day of the Poor and Blessed Theresa’s Beatification Day. If you missed it, you can still view it.

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

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