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Sister Mary Reinette Kroeger, SND

Sister Mary Reinette Kroeger October 10, 1940 – May 7, 2025 Professed August 16, 1960 Marian Therese was born to Norbert and Ann Kroeger on October 10, 1940, the oldest of five surviving children. She…

Sister Barbara Marie Sloan (Formerly Sister Mary Loyol)

Sister Barbara Marie Sloan (Formerly Sister Mary Loyol) April 5, 1940 – May 1, 2025 Professed August 16, 1960 If metaphors could characterize a life, the words “light” and “salt” may describe Sister Barbara Marie…

April Mission Advancement E-gram

Millions of words and images have flooded the media since the passing of Pope Francis on April 21. Since he was well-respected by people of many different faith-communities and cultures, he has been referred to…

Chardon Partners In Mission Event 2025

At the 2025 Chardon Partners in Mission Event, we celebrated the development and transformation of an idea that began 175 years ago in Coesfeld, Germany when two women, both teachers, felt called to care for…

Sr. Mary John Shin

May 31, 1946 – Apr. 22, 2025Professed: Aug. 24, 2008 Sr. Mary John was born Anna Chun-I Shin in Daegu, South Korea, on May 31, 1946. Together with five siblings, she grew up in a family…

Ministry Highlight – Sister Frances Marie Penwell Guides Students on a Journey of Faith Inspired by Blessed Carlo Acutis

Celebrating 50 Years as a Sister of Notre Dame by Leading the Next Generation For Sister Frances Marie Penwell, faith is not just something to be taught—it is something to be lived. Celebrating her 50th…

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…