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March 7, 2023 – Catholic Sisters Week (CSW) takes place March 8-14 annually and shines a light on the spirituality, mission and community building of women religious around the world. It is a chance to recognize all that sisters are and do, with the hope that as more young women learn about Catholic sisters, they will choose to explore religious life and even hear God’s call to it. There are so many ways you can celebrate the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) and their contributions to communities all over the globe. Celebrate SSND >>

March 7, 2023 – For 23 years, Whole Kids Outreach (WKO) has worked with School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) and now it is official! Last year, WKO became an Affiliated Ministry of the Central Pacific province. WKO, the faith-based, community-oriented nonprofit sits on a 10-acre farm in Ellington, Missouri, and delivers child abuse and neglect prevention services to about 500 families a year in an 11-county area of Southeast Missouri through an array of home visiting services and child-centered programs, like the beloved Camp Whole Kids. Sister Anne Francioni, SSND, shares the special work of Whole Kids Outreach. Read More >>

March 7, 2023 – The Women’s Leadership Luncheon provides an inspiring and empowering atmosphere for women in St. Paul, Minnesota, St. Louis, Dallas and Milwaukee to recognize her own potential in becoming a leader. Over the course of the last 23 years, SSND continue to grow the Women’s Leadership Luncheons, celebrating the accomplishments of women in leadership and to work together to create a better future for women. Discover More >>

February 25, 2023 – Mike Drummer, one of the major developers in Mankato, is purchasing the Good Counsel property from the School Sisters of Notre Dame Pacific Province. To learn more, read The Free Press article, “Mankato developer Drummer purchasing Good Counsel property.”

February 19, 2023 – In November 2001, a few months after the terrorist 9/11 attacks on the United States, Sister Gladys Schmitz and the late Cheryl Lee launched an outdoor vigil they dubbed Just Peace. Mankato’s vigil predates a handful of similar pacifist demonstrations throughout the country. To learn more, read The Free Press article, “Peaceful transition: SSND sisters leave vigil in others' hands.”

February 3, 2023 – The School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province (SSND) received a grant from the Catholic Community Foundation of Milwaukee to support expenses associated with the health care costs of retired sisters in the Milwaukee area. Read More >>

February 3, 2023 – There is a new, one-of-a-kind housing option on a college campus in Milwaukee. Mount Mary University recently opened Trinity Woods, an apartment complex where students who are single moms live alongside Catholic sisters. To learn more, read and/or listen to WUWM 89.7 FM, “At new Mount Mary apartments, single mothers live alongside Catholic sisters.”

February 1, 2023 – Each year we honor and celebrate our sister Jubilarians. Jubilee is a special time to rejoice with our sisters as they celebrate 25, 50, 60, 70, 75 and 80 years of faithful love and service to God through their vowed commitment as School Sisters of Notre Dame.

This Jubilee year of celebration and commemoration provides an opportunity for each Jubilarian to renew her vows. Our 2023 Jubilarians will celebrate the “Prophetic Witness to Universal Communion.” The occasion of Jubilee is also a time for all sisters of the province and international congregation to express gratitude to God and to our Jubilarian sisters for their faithful love. Meet our 2023 Jubilarians >>

February 1, 2023 – This year, Sister Kathy Schmittgens and Sister Lucille Coughlin wrote a beautiful Lenten reflection that connects Laudato Si’ quotes with readings of the Gospel. Follow along each week with a different reflection! School Sisters of Notre Dame are a Laudato Si’ Congregation. This means we have started on a seven-year commitment to participate in the healing of Earth, and to living in right-relationship with all in our planet’s community of life. Join Us >>

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 >>

February 1, 2023 – The February issue of Shalom/UN-NGO newsletter is available online. This newsletter is an e-publication of the School Sisters of Notre Dame that provides timely information for reflection and action on priority matters of justice, peace and integrity of creation. Read more about SSND social justice issues. Read more about SSND social justice issues.

January 4, 2023 - January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking is present in every state and province where the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) live and minister. Pope Francis describes human trafficking as “a crime against humanity” and “a deep and open wound in the body of Christ and in the body of all humanity, which affects each one of us.” Tim Dewane, director of Justice, Peace, & Integrity of Creation, details how the sisters of Central Pacific Province work on the issue of human trafficking utilizing three paths – awareness building, advocacy and engagement. Learn More »

January 4, 2023 – The St. Louis Symphony invited educators from around the country to perform with them on stage. Sister Gail Buckman, SSND, was one of the 100 teachers, representing 64 school districts, chosen for the honor and selected to play first chair clarinet. Sister Gail reflects on her experience performing at the symphony. Read More »

January 4, 2023 – Sister Lynore Girmscheid reflects on the feast of the Epiphany and the special place it holds in her heart. This year holds particular meaning for her, as she contemplates retirement and taking the opportunity to explore creative activities. Read More »

January 1, 2023 – The January issue of Shalom/UN-NGO newsletter is available online. This newsletter is an e-publication of the School Sisters of Notre Dame that provides timely information for reflection and action on priority matters of justice, peace and integrity of creation. Read more about SSND social justice issues. Read more about SSND social justice issues.