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March Mission Advancement E-gram

Continuing the Lenten journey, we have the opportunity to reflect on the gifts of faith and hope which are central to our spiritual lives. We recognize that faith truly is a gift, but a gift…

Impact Report 2024

Throughout 2024, we were privileged to remember and celebrate the 100 years of SND presence and service in California. Indeed, we are profoundly grateful to our relatives, friends, colleagues, former students and donors who were…

Mother-Daughter Retreat

An afternoon of reflection for mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and godmothers! Join the Sisters of Notre Dame at Notre Dame Center in Thousand Oaks for prayer, community, and conversation….

Sister Mary Jean Ann Luken, SND

Sister Mary Jean Ann Luken, SND May 23, 1926 – March 2, 2025 Professed August 25, 1954 Florence Mary Rita Luken was born on Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 1926, the seventh child of Anna Elizabeth…

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…

Ministry Highlight: SND Prayer Line Ministry

The Sisters of Notre Dame Prayer Line Ministry is a network of prayer that spans across all four regions: Chardon, California, Covington, and Toledo. Through this ministry, we offer our prayerful support to anyone in…

Sister Mary Michyl Habermehl, SND

Sister Mary Michyl Habermehl, SND November 13, 1936 – February 22, 2025 Professed August 16, 1960 Phyllis Ruth Habermehl was born to Viola and Robert Habermehl on November 13, 1936. She was the eighth of…

Sister Mary Jo Toll, SND (formerly Sister Mary Teresa) March 22, 1944 – February 16, 2025

Sister Mary Jo Toll (formerly Sister Mary Teresa) March 22, 1944 – February 16, 2025 Professed August 18, 1964 “We are sent to be witnesses of Jesus Christ.” These words from the Constitutions of the…

Celebrating SND USA Food Service Ministry During Pride in Food Service Week

At SND USA, food service is much more than just providing meals; it’s about building relationships, nurturing connections, and dedication to excellent service. This week, during Pride in Food Service Week (February 3-7, 2025), we…

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…