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Sister Mary Estella Perkins, SND; September 6, 1928 – May 29, 2023

Born on September 6, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio, Joan was the fourth child born to Frank and Stella (Geoffrion) Perkins. Her childhood was spent with three brothers and four sisters attending St. Louis School. Their…

National Gun Violence Awareness Day 2023

Sisters from across the United States in conjunction with LCWR, have formed a group called Nuns Against Gun Violence. This coalition of sisters and lay partners are committed to education and advocacy around gun violence…

Sisters volunteering at Texas migrant shelter respond to ‘humanitarian crisis’

Global Sisters Report, a project of National Catholic Reporter, featured SNDs Sr. Joyce Bates and Sr. Roseanna Mellert in a story on their volunteer efforts at the Laredo, TX border. Sister Joyce and Roseanna started…

When you educate a girl, you educate a community

Too often, a young girl is sold into marriage by her own father, becoming a mother even as a child. Reports also show that education makes a difference in preventing these unjust realities. We have…

A faithful friend, a sturdy shelter, a rare treasure

With gratitude to California Associate Lucy Shiffrin. A profile in planned giving….

Transformative Leadership: Dick Williams brings his business savvy to NDA Los Angeles

Notre Dame Academy Los Angeles staff member Dick William was honored with the Transformative Leadership Award by the SND USA National Network and Sponsorship Office. This award “recognizes individuals who are catalysts for growth; inspire…

A Teacher of Teachers

La Reina math teacher Stan Hirsch was awarded the Father Bernard Overberg “Teacher of Teachers” Award. He demonstrates exceptional, inspirational impact on the formation and professional learning of teachers….

2025 SND Jubilee Celebrations

Congratulations to these Sisters who celebrate milestone anniversaries of their profession of vows. Celebrations are being held across the United States. Please click on the region below for more information about the jubilarians and how…

THE SHINE COALITION

Thanks to funds raised through SHINE Women’s Summit, the Sisters of Notre Dame have established the SHINE Coalition to bring together organizations whose missions -at least in part- focus on improving the lives of women…

2023 SND BBQ

The Sisters of Notre Dame are thrilled to invite you back on campus this fall for the 61st anniversary of the annual SND Chicken BBQ & Boutique. More information will be made available this summer.

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