Education
For over 100 years, we have contributed to the growth of the flourishing system of Catholic schools in Northeast Ohio, collaborating with outstanding lay women and men in staffing parishes to offer a variety of educational services to both young and adult learners. Today, we serve thousands of students in the Greater Cleveland area through these SND sponsored institutions:
- Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School – Chardon
- Notre Dame Elementary School – Chardon
- Julie Billiart Schools – Lyndhurst, Akron, and Westlake
Health Care
Notre Dame Village – a unique collaboration between two non-profit organizations: The Sisters of Notre Dame, and Jennings, who is celebrating 75 years of offering residences and services for adults. Click here for more information.
JPIC: Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation
Collaborative to End Human Trafficking – to educate and advocate for the prevention and abolition of human trafficking while connecting services on behalf of trafficked persons. Click here to learn more and get involved.
Blessing House – a safety net for families in crisis which provides safe shelter for children and support for their families. Blessing House offers a variety of services including a homelike environment, transportation to school and doctor appointments, healthy meals and more. Learn more and support this mission here.
Doors of Hope Geauga – provides a sanctuary of hope for homeless families in Geauga County, OH by offering shelter and supportive services. Doors of Hope works with each family to understand their individual journey and develop a roadmap out of homelessness into independence. The organization purchased a large house to serve as its family shelter to develop a sense of community and support. In addition to comfortable bedrooms, the home provides ample space for gathering, recreation, delivery of services and staffing. Learn how you can help here.
House of Champions – a nurturing and safe setting with a family-like environment where children in Grades 1 to 4 have opportunities to learn life skills which will give them the confidence to succeed. The focus is on strengthening academic achievements, practicing communication techniques, and learning respectful and appropriate social skills. Located on Cleveland’s west side, the House of Champions offers services Monday through Friday from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Click here to sign up online or download our volunteer form.
Women’s Outreach Center – The River’s Edge Women’s Outreach Center is designed to support women who have experienced homelessness, are in transition, and in need of support. Women’s Outreach Center empowers women as they strive to realize their potential and attain self-sufficiency. This is a ministry of the Congregation of Saint Joseph where SNDs collaborate.
Spiritual Development
Bethany Retreat Center – Located in Chardon, OH, the Bethany Retreat Center offers a place of peace, beauty and simplicity for deepening one’s relationship with God. Accommodations include 25 single bedrooms, a chapel, dining room, small-group meeting spaces and a large conference room overlooking a wooded landscape. The center is available Fall through Spring and provides a welcoming space for prayer, renewal, spiritual direction and retreats. For further information, contact Sr. Jennifer Kramer, Director of Bethany Retreat Center at (440) 279-1143 or [email protected].
Prayer Line Ministry – The power of prayer is available to everyone, and the sisters consider Prayer Line ministry one of the most critical and needed ministries in the world today. Whether prayer requests are happy, sad, terrifying, or exciting, the Sisters of Notre Dame are always available to join you in prayer.
Young and old, of all nationalities and faiths, and even those struggling in their personal faith journey are encouraged to call the SND Prayer Line day or night, 365 days a year. A sister is there to personally answer calls from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Calls received at other times go to voice mail. All calls are recorded in a Book of Intentions. Call the SND Prayer Line at (440) 279-1163 or Click Here to fill out a Prayer Request Form.
Spiritual Direction – Certified, experienced spiritual directors are available to accompany individuals or groups on their prayer journey. For more information, contact Sr. Jennifer Kramer, [email protected] or (440) 279-1143.