JPIC: Immigration Information

SND USA Corporate Stance on immigration reform: Immigration Reform is a major area of focus for the sisters. The Corporate Stance states that the issue is complex and that people have the right to seek refuge and a better life.

Empowering Women as They Embrace Motherhood

Ministry Highlight: Sr. Kate Hine’s Journey With Zelie’s Home Sister Kate Hine’s path to serving at Zelie’s Home in Garfield Heights, Ohio is a testament to the transformative power of hospitality, compassion, and community—values deeply rooted in the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame. Since her introduction to the organization in 2011, when it […]

Advent Challenge 2024

Join the SND USA Advent Challenge by following along with our page’s stories each day that will have you praying, reflecting, and participating in your own life and community. Use #SNDAdvent2024 and tag our page to show how you are bringing our daily prompts into your routine this advent! Are you up for the challenge?

Sister Mary Kathleen Knechtges, SND (formerly Sister Mary Ambrose)

Sister Mary Kathleen Knechtges, SND(formerly Sister Mary Ambrose)March 19, 1938-November 28, 2024Professed August 16, 1959 Kathleen Ann was the fifth child born to Chauncey and Catherine (Ward) Knechtges on March 19, 1938, in Elyria, Ohio. Her older siblings—Jack, Jeanne, Ward, and Chuck—watched over her with great affection.  When Kathleen was just four years old, Mrs. […]

2024 Year in Review

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Good Tidings Benefit Choir “Sings Praise” at SND Chardon Center 12/1/24

Please join us at SND Center Chardon at 13000 Auburn Rd. Chardon, OH 44024 on Sunday, December 1st at 2 p.m. as we welcome Good Tidings Benefit Choir. The choir will sing the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel’s Messiah. A free-will offering at this event will benefit the Geauga Hunger Task Force. See the Good […]

Sister Mary Ann Burke, SND (formerly Sister Mary Brigid)

Sister Mary Ann BurkeFormerly Sister Mary BrigidAugust 11, 1942 – October 4, 2024Professed January 3, 1963 Mary Ann was the second of five children born to Stephen and Anna Mae (Connors) Burke on August 11, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio.  “I became the chief tomboy of the neighborhood,” Mary Ann wrote in her autobiography, “with the […]

Gallery: 2024 Chicken BBQ & Boutique

The 62nd annual SND Chicken BBQ & Boutique took place on Sunday, September 29th on the campus of Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School in Chardon, OH. Over 2,500 meals featuring chicken made by Maple City Taps were served. The afternoon was filled with fellowship and flavor! This event is made possible by our sponsors, donors, Sisters, […]

SND Chicken BBQ & Boutique

Save the Date! Sunday, September 28th, 2025 from noon to 5 p.m. on the NDCL Campus at 13000 Auburn Rd. in Chardon, OH.