Read updates for Central Pacific Province in this semi-annual reflection article by Sister Dawn Achs, provincial councilor. This photo features Sisters Dawn Achs, Lynne Schmidt, Lan Nguyen and Ngoc Nguyen.

Moving forward in our new normal

Sister Dawn Achs, provincial councilor, shared in a semi-annual provincial council update, “We all breathed a sigh of relief as the CDC lessens restrictions and we could again begin to enjoy time with each other and loved ones. It was a welcome change to be able to meet face-to-face for visits and for meetings. Now, we take what we have learned and try to cautiously move forward into our new normal.”
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Sister Kathleen Brice, a 50-year Jubilarian, shares a reflection on her years as an educator and historian. This photo is of S. Kathleen teaching history at Notre Dame High School in St. Louis.

Sister, historian and educator

The many years and accomplishments of the School Sisters of Notre Dame Jubilarians is something to honor and celebrate. Sister Kathleen Brice is a teacher at Notre Dame High School in St. Louis and a 50-year Jubilarian. Sister Kathleen shares in her reflection on her Jubilee year, “Now as a SSND, historian and educator of 50 years, my memories of the people, places and events that shaped me, are memories of gratitude.”
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On Friday, April 15, 2022, Pam, an SRA teacher and mom with her two students, dropped off the care packages to Sancta Maria in Ripa in St. Louis. This photo has sisters and parishioners.

Serving those who serve us: Lenten gifts

St. Raphael the Archangel (SRA) parish in St. Louis donated two gifts to the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) this Lent season. The gifts included care packages created by students for the sisters living at Sancta Maria in Ripa and a monetary donation raised by parishioners for SSND ministries. Their Lenten project theme was, “Serving those who serve us: School Sisters of Notre Dame.”
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Watch our Jubilee celebration

In case you missed it, on Sunday, May 22, 2022, the School Sisters of Notre Dame honored this year’s Jubilarians with a virtual celebration. Watch the celebration and connect with Jubilarians by sending an eCard or donating in honor of a Jubilarian.

Pray for Ukraine

The Central Pacific Province and Atlantic-Midwest Provinces developed a joint statement regarding the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Join us in renewing our commitment to Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace and consider donating.

Meet S. Paula Marie Blouin who was featured in the new article series MeetOurSister. This image is of S. Paula Marie and multi color tiles with her name.

#MeetOurSisters

In this new #MeetOurSisters series, learn more about Sister Paula Marie Blouin, who served for more than 34 years as the director of an early learning center.

Watch real stories by sisters

Introducing our first edition of Unscripted: Real stories from sisters. This episode features Sister Kathleen Spencer, founder of MORE, an affiliated ministry, located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Watch now and stay tuned for more episodes!

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