Catholic Sisters Week 2026, Service and Action with Sister Marla Monahan, SND
Catholic Sisters Week 2026, Stories of Hope and Heart Day 3, Service and Action with Sr. Marla Monahan, SND (Covington, KY Region) “In a world of need, Catholic Sisters turn compassion into movement. Their service is love made visible, faith lived through action.” For Sister Marla Monahan, Vicar for Religious for the Diocese of Covington […]
Sister Lynette Honored at Women Who Make A Difference Ceremony 2026, NDA
Congratulations to Sister Mary Lynette Shelton, Covington Region, on being recognized at Notre Dame Academy’s annual Women Making A Difference event. This award honors those whose lives and work truly embody what it means to make a difference. For more than fifty years, Sister Mary Lynette has faithfully served through education, ministry and community outreach. […]
104 Years of Faithful Witness, Sister Mary Francis Dirr
Sister Mary Francis Dirr turned 104 in January 2026 and her life continues to be a witness of faith, service and quiet leadership. As the oldest Sister of Notre Dame living in the U.S., she is a true pioneer of inclusive education. She spent decades advocating for children of all abilities, long before it was […]
Sister Mary Sharron Goller, SND
Sister Mary Sharron Goller, SND February 23, 1939 – January 30, 2026Professed August 16, 1959 Sister Sharron was professed to the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1959 and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Villa Madonna College, now Thomas More University, and later completed a Master of Arts degree at the University […]
ADVENTures To Give 2025, Covington Region
Across two days of service in our Covington, Kentucky region, sisters, friends, associates and family gathered for the annual ADVENTure to Give event as we joined in prayer and prepared Blessing Bags for our neighbors in need. Sister Mary Lynette Shelton and Sister Mary Reinette Kroeger began the Blessing Bag project several years ago for […]
Sister Mary Claire Engbersen, SND
Sister Mary Claire Engbersen, SND October 7, 1936 – November 13, 2025 Professed August 20, 1956 Rose Marie Engbersen was born on October 7, 1936, and grew up in Oakley, Ohio, attending St. Cecilia School and Parish. Drawn to religious life from a young age, she entered the Sisters of Notre Dame on February 2, […]
Sister Mary Paul Ann Hanneken, SND
Sister Mary Paul Ann Hanneken, SND January 15, 1932 – September 3, 2025 Professed August 16, 1952 Helen Margaret Hanneken was born on January 15, 1932, the fourth of five children born to Alma and Harry Hanneken. She attended St. John Elementary School and then Notre Dame Academy, Covington, Kentucky. In her senior year, Helen […]
Sister Marie Sand, SND (formerly Sister Mary Edwarde Sand)
Sister Marie Sand, SND (Formerly Sister Mary Edwarde Sand) February 25, 1932 – June 21, 2025 Professed August 16, 1952 Sister Marie Sand was baptized at St. Mary Church, Alexandria, Kentucky and attended St. Mary Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy. The Sisters of Notre Dame had a very strong influence in her life. Marie […]
2025 Covington Jubilarians
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Sister Mary Reinette Kroeger, SND
Sister Mary Reinette Kroeger October 10, 1940 – May 7, 2025 Professed August 16, 1960 Marian Therese was born to Norbert and Ann Kroeger on October 10, 1940, the oldest of five surviving children. She was baptized at St. Lawrence Church, Price Hill, Ohio. and received her early education at St. Martin School in Cheviot, […]