Sister Merita Strahler, SND (September 24, 1926-July 10, 2021) Loretta Mary Strahler was born in Suffield, Ohio, the fourth of seven children of Raymond and Stella Oakes Strahler. With three older brothers and later, three younger sisters, Loretta described her childhood as “very happy,” as she played, learned, and shared Read more…
We are excited to announce that the 59th Annual BBQ & Boutique will be in-person this Fall! Join us on September 26, 2021 from 12pm – 5pm as we get back to the basics and celebrate together.
Sr. Jean Hoelke was awarded the Bernard Overberg, Teacher of Teachers Award, by the Sisters of Notre Dame Sponsorship Office. This award recognizes educators in the SND national network who honor Father Bernard Overberg’s legacy as a teacher of teachers. His work had a profound impact on the educational vision and Read more…
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon Receives 2021 Best of Chardon Award Chardon Award Program Honors the Achievement CHARDON May 3, 2021 — Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon has been selected for the 2021 Best of Chardon Award in the Local Business category by the Chardon Read more…
Sisters of Notre Dame affiliated organization Blessing House is celebrating their new building with events on Friday, April 30 and Sunday, May 2. Friday will be highlighted by their New Home Dedication (3 p.m.) followed by an Open House (4 p.m. – 6 p.m.). Sunday will be capped off with Read more…
Each year, the Sisters of Notre Dame in Chardon, OH host a “Partners in Mission” Donor Recognition event. This event recognizes and celebrates our loyal, consistent donors who have made the Sisters of Notre Dame a recipient of their yearly philanthropic gifts. Unfortunately, we are unable to host a live Read more…
Sister Hedy Marie Olesky owed her life to the flu pandemic of 1918. Her parents, Charles Olesky and Nellie Dominikowski Kowalski, lost their spouses during that epidemic. After the pandemic ended, they met and married, blending their five children into a family. Over the years, eight more children were born; Read more…
Our dear Sister Mary Janet (formerly Sister Mary Anthon) went home to God, very peacefully and quietly, at 2:55 p.m. on Thursday, February 21. Sister ministered to her SND community in food service for 26 years and then as secretary and office manager at Metro Catholic School and St. Augustine Read more…
Alice was the third of four children born to Vincent and Stella (Jursinovic) Dugar in East Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Notre Dame Academy, Cleveland, as an aspirant, and entered the novitiate on February 2, 1962. She earned a B.S. degree from Notre Dame College, South Euclid, Ohio in 1967 and Read more…
Born to Roman and Christine (Boylan) Ress, Agnes and her three brothers grew up in a closely-knit family, centered in home, faith, and their beloved St. Mary Church in Massillon. In 1944, she entered the Sisters of Notre Dame as a postulant. At investment, she received the name Sister Mary Read more…