October 1, 2025 - Anne Carey reflects on her 11 years as co-director of the SSND associate program in the Central Pacific Province. Read More »
Associate News
Associates are lay women and men who live out the mission and spirit of the School Sisters of Notre Dame in their everyday lives. Each associate uses their individual and unique talents to help address changing needs, serving in their local communities and beyond. Read some of their stories to learn more about their work and impact on our world.
November 6, 2024 – As jack-o'-lanterns are pulled from front porches and the calendar flips a page to November, thoughts turn to the season’s next big holiday, Thanksgiving. Just as important as the turkey and pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving reminds us to take a moment to recognize all that we have to be grateful for. Share in Thanks »
July 5, 2023 – Embrace diverse forms of prayer experiences and learn how to live out the SSND mission in your daily life. Explore SSND mission from the words of foundress, Blessed Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger. Discover more about becoming an associate and hear firsthand accounts from our current associates. Don't miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to making a difference in the world. Learn More »
February 1, 2023 – Hawley Iseke, a faculty member at Notre Dame High School in Talofofo, Guam, shares his story of why he became a SSND associate. He remembers his relationship with Sister Ignatia Sanchez and how she consistently invited him to “come and see.” Read More »
Mississippi — Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Glenn Ingrassia learned Cajun cooking from his mother, Eleanor. Recently retired and with the support of their parish, Glenn, with the help of his wife Associate Christine, started cooking a free meal once a month for anyone that passed by the parish hall in Magnolia, Mississippi. Read more...
Illinois — The School Sisters of Notre Dame welcomed 10 new associates at St. Anthony of Padua parish in Effingham, Illinois. To learn more read the Effingham Daily News article, “School Sisters of Notre Dame welcome new associates.”
Wisconsin — Judith Gregor, SSND associate, shares about the MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Immersion experience by Milwaukee area SSND, associates and pre-associates. Read more...
Wisconsin — When Sister Mariel Kreuziger starts talking about the SSND Associates, it is hard to contain her enthusiasm. Sister Mariel has been involved in starting two groups of associates, the first group in southeast Ohio and the current group now in Beaver Dam, Wis., about 90 minutes northwest of Milwaukee. Read more...