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Sr. Leanne: Unique Sabbatical Experiences

New updates on September 20: Sr. Mary Leanne Hubbard’s travels in East Africa continue. She visited the SNDs in Nairobi, Kenya as well as an orphanage in Tanzania. She accompanied another group of young sisters…

Mary Francelia Klingshirn

“The love of God is extravagant! Nothing small, nothing half-hearted, nothing mediocre can ever be worthy of a true follower of the suffering Christ.” – Sr. Mary Francelia in a message to her fellow SNDs…

Celebrating California’s Jubilarians

Congratulations to the 2022 Jubilarians from California! Archbishop Jose Gomez celebrated Mass at St. Jude the Apostle where the jubilarians renewed their vows before their family, friends, invited clergy and fellow SNDs. You can view…

Protecting the Environment… and Feeding the Poor

Innovation and Environmental Sustainability in Urban Uganda Despite being less than a mile from Lake Victoria, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, the residents of Mpala have little access to healthy fish….

Ugandan Martyrs Church, Buseesa

Fr. Godfrey Tuhairwe is a diocesan Catholic priest from the diocese of Hoima in midwestern part of Uganda, East Africa. His parish includes St. Julie Mission in Buseesa. Before pandemic restrictions on travel, Fr. Godfrey…

Entrepreneur Seamstress Project to be Funded by the Hilton Fund for Sisters

The Mission Advancement Office is pleased to announce a grant of $20,100 from the Hilton Fund for Sisters. These funds will underwrite a seamstress project, serving young adult women (ages 15 to 24) who have…

Pentecost Blessings

As we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost on June 5, we want to thank you for being cherished members of our SND family. Now, perhaps more than ever, our world is in need of…

Spiritual Direction: Ministry Spotlight

Being a spiritual director feeds my faith in the Living God. I am witness to the movements of grace in the everyday lives of my directees. Sometimes I feel like a safari leader looking at…

Where Are They Now: La Reina Graduate continues to give back with medical mission trips

La Reina graduate, Jacy Bessolo ’10, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), recently completed her second medical mission trip to Africa. Jacy provided anesthesia and supplies for gynecological surgeries in Rwanda. When she’s not working…

13 Sisters Profess Vows as SNDs

Thanks be to God, 13 Sisters made vows in East Africa…. 5 women made final vows and 8 novices professed their first vows as a Sister of Notre Dame. These 8 newly vowed sisters will…