Ministries: California Region

Notre Dame Academy Elementary, Los Angeles Education Since 1924 the Sisters of Notre Dame have ministered in classrooms in the Los Angeles area, teaching elementary and high school students in more than twenty schools. Today we support education in Southern California through these SND-founded institutions. Notre Dame Academy Elementary School, in West Los Angeles  Notre Dame Academy, in West Los Angeles Notre […]

Kindred Hearts Ministries

Sisters provide Lectio Divina, days of spiritual reflection, and retreats for individuals, parishes, and school staff at Notre Dame Center in Thousand Oaks, CA or at your local parish.

July 4th Toledo Leadership Team Send Off

Toledo Leadership Send off

On Saturday, July 4th 2020, those who were able joined together at Notre Dame Academy for a drive-by celebration thanking our Toledo Province leadership team.

History

Congregational Beginnings  The Sisters of Notre Dame are members of an international congregation that began in Coesfeld, Germany in 1850. Two teachers, Hilligonde Wolbring and Elisabeth Kühling, cared for poor, neglected children whose families were unable to provide for them.  At the invitation and encouragement of Rev. Theodor Elting, the two women decided to continue their good work as vowed religious. They were […]