August News From The California Grapevine
Summer is often a time for family reunions, and in many ways, that has been our experience this summer—with a much broader understanding of family! We are often hearing the phrase “we are part of a great story” which we can paraphrase as “we are part of a great family.” As chronicled in this egram, our 2023 Jubilee Celebration and East Africa Zoom were just that—opportunities to experience and celebrate our SND spirit and mission.
Introducing the Newest California Associates
Several experiences encouraged Judie and Gary Tetzlaff to pursue Association with the SNDs. First, they became involved in the Nun Run through the Knights of Columbus. “I walked/ran with a few of the SNDs and enjoyed hearing about their mission” Judie recalls. “Then I observed Sr. Louise Hlavac helping at the Nun Run, transporting items […]
Celebrating California’s 2023 Jubilarians
Sr. Anna Maria Vasquez, 50 Years When I was a sophomore at Notre Dame Academy, I sensed an unidentifiable gnawing at my heart. Then one day when I was in the NDA chapel, I found a leaflet containing Francis Thomson’s poem, “The Hound of Heaven.” The line, “I am he whom thou seekest,” caught my […]
July California E-Gram
Just as our Jubilarians “had no idea” of what religious life would be like when they professed their vows, their radiance on this special day will be yet another proof of God’s great love… Bits and pieces of lives well-lived for sure, but most certainly united by the grace of God into powerful, radiant images. Your encouragement and generous support make you part of the radiant image of our Notre Dame family–thank you!
California Distinguished Graduate Awards 2023
The SNDs proudly congratulate the students from the California region who received the Distinguished Graduate Award upon their recent graduation. This recognition honors students from schools sponsored or affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame, as being outstanding witnesses to Notre Dame Education. The criteria include practice of one’s faith, service and academic achievement. We […]
June News from California
Distinguished graduate awards, becoming an SND Associate, Jubilee save the date, and global missions updates… all happening in the California Region this summer. Subscribe to receive these messages via email, once a month, and view the archive of past editions at www.sndusa.org/egram.
Transforming swampland into a source of food in Uganda
In the spring of 2022, SNDs in the urban center of Mpala, Uganda had a large section of their property was no more than a swampy, mosquito breeding ground. They had long dreamed of making more responsible use of this portion of their property that was deemed unsuitable for either building or gardening. During the […]
May News from the California Grapevine
Student recognition, distinguished faculty awards, honoring Mary, and summer Mission updates…. check out the May News from the SNDs in California.
When you educate a girl, you educate a community
Too often, a young girl is sold into marriage by her own father, becoming a mother even as a child. Reports also show that education makes a difference in preventing these unjust realities. We have been blessed with opportunities to educate both girls and boys of all ages, but gender disparity continues to be an ugly sign of the times. Especially in the East African countries of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, we are reaffirming our commitment to women.
A faithful friend, a sturdy shelter, a rare treasure
With gratitude to California Associate Lucy Shiffrin. A profile in planned giving.