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Sister Mary Nadine Mathias, SNDSeptember 19, 1942 – May 14, 2025Professed August 13, 1962 Sister Mary Nadine Mathias, 82, someone who took notice and lived out of the Word of God both in her own…

Sister Mary Roseria Helmkamp February 5, 1934 – May 12, 2025 Professed August 17, 1954 Sister Mary Roseria was born Carole Norene Helmkamp on February 5, 1934, in Delphos, Ohio. She died May 12, 2025,…

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…

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…

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…

On Sunday, November 10th, the Sisters of Notre Dame hosted a special Mass at Gesu Catholic Church in Toledo, Ohio, to celebrate their 150th anniversary in the United States. The gathering brought together sisters, associates,…

On November 7, over 350 women (and some supportive men) gathered at Parkway Place in Maumee, OH to celebrate the SHINE Women’s Summit. This is the third year the Sisters of Notre Dame hosted this…

…Remembering our deceased loved ones during the month of November So much of life is unknown, unseen.  As days pass into eternity, the ripple effect of our words and actions bring untold blessings into the…

Sister Dean Pfahler Spreading Compassion Across Communities and Continents Inspired by Sisters of Notre Dame’s Spiritual Mother St. Julie Billiart After retiring from decades of teaching and ministering in schools and parishes, Sister Dean Pfahler…

“Hope belongs in the voting booth. This positive and potent spiritual practice has the power to pull us through difficult times. It fuels our courage, commitment, perseverance, and resilience. These are all good virtues to…