Shalom/UN-NGO News North America
May 1, 2024 – The May 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 »
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Service at the heart of the charism – a reflection from Sister Carol Jean Dust
May 1, 2024 – Once upon a time, there was a campus minister of a School Sister of Notre Dame (SSND) sponsored ministry who believed that service is at the heart of the SSND charism, of that which gives focus to the SSND life and mission. She wondered how she might make service happen with young women who could simultaneously learn more deeply of this charism. Continue Reading
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Students explore SSND ministries for alternative spring break
May 1, 2024 – Students from Milwaukee’s Mount Mary University put aside typical spring break destinations to instead embark on a week of service and reflection in St. Louis. The students stayed at Sancta Maria in Ripa, enjoying meals and downtime with the sisters, but also putting in long days of work across several local ministries. Read More
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The Kyoto connection: Students and sisters celebrate a shared history
May 1 2024 – Students from Notre Dame Jogakuin Jr. and Sr. High School in Kyoto, Japan, made a special stop in St. Louis during their recent trip to the U.S. While they spent barely a day on the ground in St. Louis before continuing to New York, the students were able to enjoy quality time with both sisters at Sancta Maria in Ripa and students at Notre Dame High School. Continue Reading
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Thanks to our 2024 Women’s Leadership Luncheon sponsors and attendees
April 3, 2024 – After months of planning and excitement, each of the long-awaited Women’s Leadership Luncheon events have now celebrated their successful completion. Though the events are over, the meaningful effect of shared conversations and connections remains. Read More
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Good Counsel Learning Center settles into its new home
April 3, 2024 – In April, Good Counsel Learning Center will mark six months at their new downtown Mankato, Minnesota location after moving from their long-time address at Our Lady of Good Counsel last fall. While the address may have changed, the mission of providing encouraging and supportive one-on-one tutoring to children and adults is going strong. Read On
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Catholic Schools Week provides opportunity for celebration and connection
April 3, 2024 – Sisters Susan Bunde and Margaret Ann Murawski enjoyed a full circle celebration of this year’s Catholic Schools Week. First by revisiting their role as educators as they connected with eager students, and second as recognized guests at a Mass led by Bishop William Callahan. Continue Reading
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Shalom/UN-NGO News North America
April 1, 2024 – The April 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 »
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Congratulations to our 2024 Jubilarians!
March 6, 2024 – 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. Meet our Jubilarians »
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A Rabbi, a professor, a police chief and an attorney walk into a room
March 6, 2024 – A Rabbi, a professor, a police chief, and an attorney walk into the room…sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, doesn’t it? But it’s not, it’s an important reminder to attend one of our remaining School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) annual Women’s Leadership Luncheons in St. Paul, Minnesota, March 14, and Dallas, March 19. Learn More »
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Struggle, solidarity and hope: Human rights in Honduras
March 6, 2024 – Last fall, Associate Heather Thomas Flores, and Sister Stephanie Spandl traveled to Honduras as part of a delegation to support human rights and bear witness to the real-world struggles resulting from ongoing conflicts for land and water in the region. Read More »
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Celebrating Catholic Sisters Week
March 6, 2024 – During the week of March 8-14, 2024, we celebrate and share the spirit and witness of vowed women religious by recognizing the new world sisters work to create every day through community, ministry and service. Celebrate SSND »
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Shalom/UN-NGO News North America
March 1, 2024 – The March 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 »
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“Caught Up in God’s Love” Discernment Retreat for Single Women
February 8, 2024 – The North American Vocation Team (NAVT) of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) invites single women ages 18-45 to a discernment retreat April 26-28, 2024, at Villa Assumpta in Baltimore, Maryland. Learn More »
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Laudato Si’ weekly Lenten reflections 2024
February 7, 2024 – This Lent, Sisters Kathleen Storms, Paulette Zimmerman, Mary Lorentz and Lynne Schmidt share weekly Lenten reflections based on the principles of Laudato Si’. The SSND Laudato Si’ Action Platform works with sisters across the province to live out their seven-year commitment to be a Laudato Si’ congregation. Join Us »
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