NDA Students are Blessed, Broken and Shared
“Blessed, Broken and Shared” was the theme for the Notre Dame Academy two day junior retreat. The Regals enjoyed time of friendship, fellowship, and Eucharistic adoration at Mater Dolores retreat center and then spent time volunteering at the LA Regional Food Bank.
Generosity modeling begins with the youngest students
“Every child needs food to eat.” This is the simple sentiment expressed in the book For Every Child a Better World that was used to introduce Notre Dame Learning Center preschoolers to the concepts of empathy and generosity during the holiday season. Children decorated a “sharing box” and were asked to bring in their favorite […]
2022 Year in Review
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October News from California
As we enter November, a cherished season of Thanksgiving, the Sisters of Notre Dame offer our profound and heartfelt gratitude to each of you. You are our partners in mission through your encouragement, prayer, and generosity. As stated in Article 3 of our Constitutions, “Impelled by a missionary spirit, we respond to the needs of the times and share God’s compassionate love with people of all faiths and cultures, particularly those who are poor and marginalized.” May you always feel God’s blessings as you share this mission with us!
Celebrating Vocations: St. Jude the Apostle Second Grade
Italian food, kale salad, lively conversation, and tic-tac-toe. The 2nd Grade Class of St Jude the Apostle hosted SNDs and local priests for a lively dinner and discussion celebration vocation.
Sister Service Spotlight: Job training and life skills for the formerly incarcerated
KINDNESS, CONSTANT SERVICE, INFECTIOUS ENERGY… Sr. Jan Marie Villalobos was recently recognized by her colleagues and the program participants at the Center for Living and Learning (CLL) in Van Nuys.
SND Associate Prudiel Libatique honored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
California Associate Prudiel Libatique received an Excellence in Catechetical Service Award from the Office of Religious Education of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He serves as the coordinator of RCIA for St. Peter Claver Parish in Simi Valley. Those who nominated Prudiel noted that he “goes way above and beyond to accompany those on their journey of faith to becoming fully initiated Catholics. Prudiel is also working to bring ALPHA to our parish. He is a Virtus Workshop Presenter as well. He continues to attend workshops and seminars, paying for himself and using his vacation time…he is a faith-filled, kind, committed person leading others to Christ.”
Entrusted With Your Stories
“I am privileged to be trusted with your stories, your joys, and your sorrows, and to journey together, encountering Jesus and doing our best to be his disciples,” Runyon said at the Mass.
She also called the moment “an affirmation for the call to the laity, to all of us, by a baptismal call, to love God, know God, and serve God.”
September News from California
Saturday, October 1, is a day of celebration for the Sisters of Notre Dame since it marks the 172nd anniversary of our founding in Coesfeld, Germany. Hilligonde Wolbring and Lisette Kuhling heard the call to a life of consecration. Today, that vision and passion are touching lives in 17 countries around the world. Little did they know the long-term impact of that vision and passion!
August News from the California Grapevine
FROM THE CALIFORNIA GRAPEVINE
Unique Sabbatical Experiences!
At the invitation of Sr. Kristin Battles, superior general, Sr. Leanne Hubbard is spending August and September with SNDs in East Africa. Her first stop was in Arusha, where she has taught a 9-day course on Ignatian Spirituality, the history of religious life, and spiritual discernment to the 18 novices that come from Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya.