Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation National Office: Statement
From the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation National Office The Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States support life and the protection of life at all its stages. We share with you the following statements. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released this statement June 24 Statement on US Supreme Court Ruling. […]
Sister Mary Joanne Bonczek, SND; July 31, 1938 – May 25, 2022 (Formerly Sister Mary Ann José)
Joanne Mary was the oldest of six children born to Joseph and Anna (Buiting) Bonczek. The family moved to Elyria in 1940, and it was there that Joanne and her siblings (two brothers and three sisters) participated in church and school activities at St. Agnes Parish. Music was one of Joanne’s best subjects; she took […]
Statement From the Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States
Sister Julie Marie Gilmore, SND; October 2, 1934 –May 17, 2022 (Formerly Sister Mary Maurene)
The fourth child of William and Mary Ellen (Duddy) Gilmore, Julie Theresa was born in the family home on East 93rd Street in Cleveland, in the shadow of Notre Dame on Ansel Road. From their parents, emigrants from County Mayo, the children learned the importance of education and the value of hard work, rooted in […]
2022 “Partners in Mission” Recap
On Sunday, April 24, close to 200 sisters and donors gathered at the SND Provincial Center in Chardon, OH for the annual Partners in Mission event. This event, which includes Mass, awards, and a luncheon, recognizes those that help further advance the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame. This year’s recognition portion of the […]
Sister Mary Norene McCormack, SND
Margaret Ann (Peggy) was born into the loving family of John and Norma McCormack on November 3, 1944. She was the third child in a family of seven children. The children were very close and labeled themselves “The Seven from Heaven.” Peggy received her elementary education at St. Agnes School, Ft. Wright, Kentucky, and graduated […]
JPIC Office: Statement on Ukraine
From the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Office: Attached is a statement from SND Congregational JPIC Coordinator, Sr. Nonata Bezerra, on the war on Ukraine.
Sister Mary Catherine Romancik, SND; June 21, 1928 – March 9, 2022 (formerly Sister Mary Roy)
Catherine Dorothy Romancik was born to Adam and Lottie Stanczyz Romancik in Cleveland, Ohio. Her father had come to America from Slovakia at age 17. He found work in the Pennsylvania coal mines, and then met and married Lottie. They worked hard to provide for their children, proud of their cultural heritage and strong in […]
Sisters of Notre Dame: Catholic Sisters Week 2022
Fifty-two weeks a year women religious stand with the poor and immigrants, teach children, fight injustice, heal the sick, share spirituality, empower women, defend the planet, promote peace, create community, offer hope … But for one week, March 8-14, we shine the spotlight on women religious and encourage a wide range of campaigns and events […]
Northeast Ohio Sisters Celebrate Catholic Sisters Week 2022 With Recommitment to Care of Earth and People
