Sister Mary Tereze Deye, SND
Sister Mary Tereze Deye, SNDFebruary 24, 1942 – June 24, 2026Professed August 16, 1963 Born Marcia Deye on February 24, 1942, Sister Mary Tereze was raised in Fort Wright, KY, where she attended St. Agnes Parish and was educated by the Sisters of Notre Dame at Notre Dame Academy. Drawn to the community that had […]
Sister Mary Francis Dirr, SND
Sister Mary Francis Dirr, SND January 9, 1922 – June 27, 2026 Professed August 13, 1946 Born Mary Elizabeth Dirr on January 9, 1922, Sister Mary Francis was educated by the Sisters of Notre Dame at St. Martin Elementary School and graduated from Seton High School in Price Hill. After knowing the sisters at school, […]
2026 Covington Region Jubilee Photo Gallery
View All 2026 Covington Jubilarians Honor a Jubilarian by Giving a Gift The Covington Region joyfully celebrated the 2026 Jubilee on June 20. Sisters, staff and loved ones gathered to honor 10 sisters reaching significant milestones. The 2026 Jubilarians collectively represent an extraordinary 665 years of dedicated service in religious life, spreading God’s goodness and […]
Sister Carol Marie Klaine, SND (formerly Sister Mary Andreé)
Sister Carol Marie Klaine, SNDJanuary 11, 1932-May 9, 2026Professed August 10, 1956 Mary Carol Klaine began her education at the age of five at Mother of God School in Covington, Kentucky. After completing eighth grade, she attended Notre Dame Academy. Upon graduation, she began working at Peoples Liberty Bank and Trust Company in Covington, Kentucky. […]
Sister Mary Ruth Riehle, SND (formerly Sister Mary Rose Emma)
Sister Mary Ruth Riehle, SNDApril 19, 1930-May 19, 2026Professed August 10, 1950 Ruth Margaret Riehle was born in Milford, Ohio, to Emma and Leo Riehle. Her father was a farmer and master carpenter, and he built the convent for the Sisters of Notre Dame at St. Columban Parish, where Ruth had attended school. Ruth cherished […]
Sister Mary Sharron Goller, SND
Sister Mary Sharron Goller, SND February 23, 1939 – January 30, 2026Professed August 16, 1959 Sister Sharron was professed to the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1959 and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Villa Madonna College, now Thomas More University, and later completed a Master of Arts degree at the University […]
Sister Mary Joan Terese Niklas, SND
Sister Mary Joan Terese Niklas, SND January 2, 1937 – December 16, 2025Professed August 16, 1958 Sister Joan Terese entered the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1955 and professed vows in 1958. Her ministry spanned decades of service, including 15 years in education, teaching in Ohio and Kentucky. She later served as a director of […]
Sister Mary Claire Engbersen, SND
Sister Mary Claire Engbersen, SND October 7, 1936 – November 13, 2025 Professed August 20, 1956 Rose Marie Engbersen was born on October 7, 1936, and grew up in Oakley, Ohio, attending St. Cecilia School and Parish. Drawn to religious life from a young age, she entered the Sisters of Notre Dame on February 2, […]
Sister Mary Paul Ann Hanneken, SND
Sister Mary Paul Ann Hanneken, SND January 15, 1932 – September 3, 2025 Professed August 16, 1952 Helen Margaret Hanneken was born on January 15, 1932, the fourth of five children born to Alma and Harry Hanneken. She attended St. John Elementary School and then Notre Dame Academy, Covington, Kentucky. In her senior year, Helen […]
Sister Marie Sand, SND (formerly Sister Mary Edwarde Sand)
Sister Marie Sand, SND (Formerly Sister Mary Edwarde Sand) February 25, 1932 – June 21, 2025 Professed August 16, 1952 Sister Marie Sand was baptized at St. Mary Church, Alexandria, Kentucky and attended St. Mary Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy. The Sisters of Notre Dame had a very strong influence in her life. Marie […]