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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…

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 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 Professed August 18, 1964 Sister Mary Jo was in her 61st year of religious life and entered the Sisters…

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…

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…

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, 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…

Press Release from SND and St. Charles – June 20, 2025 For over 100 years, the St. Joseph Heights property has been the home to hundreds of Sisters of Notre Dame. As the number of…

In 1850, two Sisters answered God’s call to serve in Germany. 175 years later, their mission has spread to 17 countries worldwide. The congregation’s adaptability has allowed SNDs to serve globally, unbound by any one…