Sisters Honored at Catholic Distance University Gala in Washington, D.C.

On behalf of His Holiness Pope Francis, and at the request of His Excellency Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Archbishop of the Military Services USA and Chancellor of Catholic Distance University, the Papal Cross of Honor Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (for the Church and the Pope) was presented to three members of the Catholic Distance University community in recognition […]

Please Give To Those That Have Given A Lifetime: Annual Retirement Fund for Religious 2021

This holiday season Catholics across the United States are encouraged to support the annual Retirement Fund for Religious. Religious brothers, sisters and order priests have dedicated their lives to ministering to those in need. Today, with longer life expectancies and rising health care costs, the challenge to provide retirement funding is compounded. Now, parishioners across […]

Sr. Rita Mary Harwood Receives Distinguished Service Award

Congratulations to Sr. Rita Mary Harwood, who received the Archbishop Edward F. Hoban award for distinguished service to the Diocese of Cleveland. It is the highest award given by the diocese and recognizes Sr. Rita Mary’s 27 years of service.  To read the full story on Sr. Rita Mary Harwood and her dedicated service, click here.

SND USA Advent Challenge 2021

As the Advent season commences and the holiday gifts and presents are brought to the forefront, the Sisters of Notre Dame would like to challenge YOU to grow in faith and gratitude this Advent. Click on our Stories throughout Advent where we will post a new challenge daily (challenges will also be posted on this […]

SND USA Honors Loved Ones with Prayer in November

The celebration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in November affirm the powerful spiritual bond between heaven and earth. The love we shared with family members and friends who have died does not end; remembering them can bless and comfort us. “Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the […]

JPIC Office August 2021 Newsletter

The August edition of the JPIC Newsletter has important information about the upcoming Season of Creation.  It also spotlights NDCL in Chardon, winner of the 2021 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning.  Take a look at the newsletter to learn more.

Sister Merita Strahler SND; September 24, 1926-July 10, 2021

Sister Merita Strahler, SND (September 24, 1926-July 10, 2021) Loretta Mary Strahler was born in Suffield, Ohio, the fourth of seven children of Raymond and Stella Oakes Strahler. With three older brothers and later, three younger sisters, Loretta described her childhood as “very happy,” as she played, learned, and shared the work of the family’s […]