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February Mission Advancement E-Gram

With Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent next week we are probably beginning to think about our personal practices for this season of renewal and personal transformation. Traditionally, the Church invites us to growth…

Ministry Highlight: Sr. Joyanne Sullivan is “Forming Disciples Not Just Getting the Ticket Punched” in Adult Sacramental Prep

As we enter the Season of Lent it becomes for Directors of the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) a very busy time. It becomes a time where we try to balance the solemnity…

Celebrating a Global Sisterhood

Two SNDs visited this month as the conclusion of their study of English. Sr. Lidwina Gasmi from Indonesia (on the left) and Sr. JaHun Kim from South Korea (on the right) sang their gratitude, accompanied…

Seeking Light and Hope Amidst the LA Wildfires

On Friday, January 10, 15 Sisters of Social Service were in danger and so they evacuated from their home in Encino to Notre Dame Center in Thousand Oaks. Indeed, it was our privilege to offer…

January E-gram, California Region

January, 2025 will long remain in the memories of those of us who live in Southern California! The raging wildfires, ready evacuations, loss of life, news of displaced relatives and friends, disruptive power outages, smoke-filled…

Sister Mary Paulynne Tubick, SND

Sr. Mary Paulynne Tubick, SND(Janice Teresa Tubick)December 1, 1946- January 25, 2025Professed: August 16, 1969 Sr. Mary Paulynne, the daughter of Helen and Herman Tubick, was born on December 1, 1946. As a student at…

December E-Gram, California Region

The words of “O come, O come, Emmanuel” surround us! Emmanuel, God-with-us, is a reminder that no matter what situation we are in, God IS with us. His bountful presence–of hope, joy and peace–can and…

Advent Challenge 2024

Join the SND USA Advent Challenge by following along with our page’s stories each day that will have you praying, reflecting, and participating in your own life and community. Use #SNDAdvent2024 and tag our page…

2024 Year in Review

Thank you for being a part of the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States in 2024. See the impact of your support!…

November E-gram, California Region

Thomas Merton once said that the grateful heart knows of God’s goodness, not by hearsay but my experience. And so in this season of Thanksgiving, the Sisters of Notre Dame wish to express heartfelt gratitude…