The fourth child of William and Mary Ellen (Duddy) Gilmore, Julie Theresa was born in the family home on East 93rd Street in Cleveland, in the shadow of Notre Dame on Ansel Road. From their parents, emigrants from County Mayo, the children learned the importance of education and the value Read more…
On Sunday, April 24, close to 200 sisters and donors gathered at the SND Provincial Center in Chardon, OH for the annual Partners in Mission event. This event, which includes Mass, awards, and a luncheon, recognizes those that help further advance the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame. This Read more…
Catherine Dorothy Romancik was born to Adam and Lottie Stanczyz Romancik in Cleveland, Ohio. Her father had come to America from Slovakia at age 17. He found work in the Pennsylvania coal mines, and then met and married Lottie. They worked hard to provide for their children, proud of their Read more…
Fifty-two weeks a year women religious stand with the poor and immigrants, teach children, fight injustice, heal the sick, share spirituality, empower women, defend the planet, promote peace, create community, offer hope … But for one week, March 8-14, we shine the spotlight on women religious and encourage a wide Read more…
Ruth Mary Perl was the youngest child of Leo and Mary Hohneck Perl, and twin sister to Sister Rita Mary Perl, born in Massillon, Ohio. The biblical blessing of “children like olive plants around your table,” from Psalm 138 was fulfilled in nine children—three boys and six girls. God called Read more…
Dolores Anna Stanko was the first of two daughters born to Charles and Anna Sotak Stanko. She and her sister Mary Jane spent their early years living in multi-generational, multi-family homes, characterized by faith, hard work, and care for others. Dolores attended St. Benedict School, Cleveland, where she first met Read more…
This holiday season Catholics across the United States are encouraged to support the annual Retirement Fund for Religious. Religious brothers, sisters and order priests have dedicated their lives to ministering to those in need. Today, with longer life expectancies and rising health care costs, the challenge to provide retirement funding Read more…
Congratulations to Sr. Rita Mary Harwood, who received the Archbishop Edward F. Hoban award for distinguished service to the Diocese of Cleveland. It is the highest award given by the diocese and recognizes Sr. Rita Mary’s 27 years of service. To read the full story on Sr. Rita Mary Harwood and Read more…
As the Advent season commences and the holiday gifts and presents are brought to the forefront, the Sisters of Notre Dame would like to challenge YOU to grow in faith and gratitude this Advent. Click on our Stories throughout Advent where we will post a new challenge daily (challenges will Read more…
