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…
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…
Sister Mary Joan Terese Niklas, SND January 2, 1937 – December 16, 2025Professed August 16, 1958 Sister Joan Terese entered the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1955 and professed vows in 1958. Her ministry spanned…
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…
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…
In celebration of their 175th anniversary as a congregation, Sisters of Notre Dame from across the United States share messages of hope for young people today. Each sister also shared a story of a fellow…
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…
