August 22, 2026 – KEYC-TV reported on the School Sisters of Notre Dame’s plans for 454 acres of farmland near Austin, Minnesota, as the sisters discern how the land might benefit Indigenous people, Black farmers, and other communities historically disenfranchised from land ownership. The initiative includes plans for a four-acre community garden to provide food for local families.
August 17, 2026 – The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel profiled Sister Debra Sciano, SSND, as she begins her term as president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), highlighting the experiences that shaped her path from Milwaukee County prosecutor and family mediator to SSND provincial leader and national leadership among Catholic sisters.
August 13, 2026 – In a national look at Catholic schools serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, America Magazine featured Notre Dame School of Dallas, founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1963 and rooted in a longstanding commitment to ensuring every person has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
August 10, 2026 – Sister Debra Sciano, a dedicated baseball fan, diligently fills out scorecards during games, tracking every out, hit, and error. This meticulousness also reflects her role as the provincial leader of the School Sisters of Notre Dame’s Central Pacific Province, where she navigates life with a unique perspective.
July 7, 2026 – Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership begins the transformation at Good Counsel Meadow. The groundbreaking took place more than five years after the School Sisters of Notre Dame announced plans to sell.
June 24, 2026 – On June 7, nearly 60 individuals gathered at Helias High School in Jefferson City, Missouri, for a Celebrate and Connect event hosted by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. This engaging article offers much more than just the surface details.
June 15, 2026 – On the evening of June 15, the Archdiocesan Prayer Service titled Sacred Journeys took place, focusing on prayers for migrants and refugees. Co-sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province, along with other religious communities and parishes, the event was attended by around 175 participants and was held at Cathedral Square Park in Milwaukee.
June 15, 2026 – Sister Debra Sciano, Provincial Leader of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Central Pacific Province, was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers to throw the ceremonial first pitch at their game against the Cleveland Guardians on June 17. Discover how this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came to be for this dedicated Brewers fan.
April 22, 2026 – Sister Joanne Poehlman, SSND appeared on “Morning Edition” on WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR to discuss recycling for Earth Day.
April 8, 2026 – From the Mankato Free Press: What began as an inquiry for a tour of the cherished organ at Good Counsel, organized by the Twin Cities American Guild of Organists, has evolved into a public demonstration scheduled for April 11, 2026. Thanks to the new owners, the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SMHP), this event has grown into a fundraiser. While the visit is complimentary, contributions for the organ’s care and maintenance will be greatly appreciated. For more information about the fundraiser, please visit the SMHP Facebook page.
