Toledo

Born on June 13, 1921, Sister Mary Jamesetta Krafty was given the gift of long life and lived the century with vibrancy, humor and grace. Baptized Roseline Mary, she was the youngest of nine children…

Sister Mary Cyrilla Hellman was a woman of extraordinary wit, talent, and vision, who lived her life in seemingly ordinary but highly effective ways. A century of generous community spirit, creative work to benefit others,…

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Update: January 15, 2023:Check out the “Toledo Blade” story on Sr. Mary Ann Culpert being named the 11th superior general of the Sisters of Notre Dame. Press Release: Sisters of Notre Dame Announce U.S. Sister…

The Sisters of Notre Dame hosted their first annual SHINE Women’s Summit Thursday, September 29 at the Valentine Theatre. The event brought women from all faiths and backgrounds together to SHINE: Support, Honor, Inspire, Nurture,…

Arlene grew up in Toledo, Ohio as the eldest daughter of Bernard and Evelyn Hoffman. She and her two sisters attended St. Charles School under the direction of the Ursuline Sisters. In 1948 she began…

Fifty-two weeks a year women religious stand with the poor and immigrants, teach children, fight injustice, heal the sick, share spirituality, empower women, defend the planet, promote peace, create community, offer hope … But for…

Come, Follow Me In The Netherlands during World War II, Leonarda (Leonie) was the second child born to Leonardus and Paulina (Wulterkens) Maigret. As customary, Leonie was taken to the church and baptized one day…

Hidden in your Heart, O Lord, are Treasures of your Love. “Lord our God, you have been our dwelling!” These words from a hymn composed by Sister Ethel Mary and sung at your 75th jubilee…

Born to Ernest and Angeline (Missler) Ulrich, Susan Marie was the oldest of five children. She became acquainted with the Sisters of Notre Dame in her early school days at Ladyfield School and then again…