Sister Mary Joanne Wittenburg
Sister Mary Joanne Wittenburg(Formerly Sister Mary Ste. Thérèse)November 27, 1940 – October 4, 2026Professed August 16, 1961 Joanne Louise was the first daughter of Harry William and Florence Wittenburg, born on November 27, 1940. Over the next few years, Jim, Elayne and Bob, joined the family. Born and raised in Los Angeles, from an early […]
September E-gram, California Region
In California, we will always treasure the funeral services for Sister Mary Kristin Battles which were held on September 24. In addition to her relatives and the SNDs from California, we were honored by the presence of the members of our General Government as well as provincial and regional leaders from around the world. In God’s providence, these leaders were in the United States for a meeting planned many months ago. Each of them had many opportunities to collaborate with Sister Kristin during her 12 years as our Superior General. Her funeral, reception and burial services were experiences of “global sisterhood.”
August E-gram, California Region
“There is a time for everything under the sun…” As you read through this egram, you will see that a variety of experiences and graces have marked our days. Summer always brings a change of pace: vacations, retreats, celebrations, the beginning of school and parish programs, and changes in ministry for some of our sisters.
Sister Mary Kristin Battles
Sister Mary Kristin BattlesAugust 13, 1946 – August 15, 2026Professed August 16, 1967 Sister Mary Kristin, born Jane Kristin Battles, was the daughter of William and Claire Battles. She lived her first five years on the East Coast. During this time her sister Susan and brother William also joined the family. The family moved to […]
July E-gram, California Region
With the launch of this Mission Advancement Egram, we are also celebrating the 10th anniversary of these monthly digital publications. These egrams were designed to provide updates about the life and ministry of the SNDs as well as our Associates and ministry colleagues. To view an archive of these egrams, click on this link. And special thanks to our many faithful readers!
All Souls Day Mass
On All Souls Day the Sisters of Notre Dame in California invite family, friends and guests to honor the lives of their deceased love ones in a Memorial Mass. Following the liturgy, join us for a reception to celebrate memories of the SNDs who have made an impact on their lives. All donors, friends, and family […]
Sister Cristina Marie Buczkowski
Sister Cristina Marie BuczkowskiMarch 13, 1961-August 27, 2025Professed July 26, 2003 Sister Cristina Marie Buczkowski was born Cristina Josepha Buczkowski in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was the daughter of Mr. Walter Buczkowski and Mrs. Helen Buczkowski (nee Podlesny) and had four siblings, three brothers and one sister. Her family emigrated to the United States of […]
Sister Mary John Shin, SND
Sister Mary John Shin, SNDAnna Chun-I ShinMay 31, 1946 – Apr. 22, 2025Professed: Aug. 24, 2008 Sr. Mary John was born Anna Chun-I Shin in Daegu, South Korea, on May 31, 1946. Together with five siblings, she grew up in a family that was devoutly Catholic. In addition to attending a Catholic elementary school, she assisted her […]
Sister Mary Paulynne Tubick, SND
Sr. Mary Paulynne Tubick, SND(Janice Teresa Tubick)December 1, 1946- January 25, 2025Professed: August 16, 1969 Sr. Mary Paulynne, the daughter of Helen and Herman Tubick, was born on December 1, 1946. As a student at St. Rose of Lima Elementary School (Maywood) and St. Matthias High School (Huntington Park), she came to know the Sisters […]
Sister Mary Amy Hauck
(Mary Louise Hauck) October 14, 1950 – April 23, 2024 Sr. Mary Amy Hauck, the daughter of Dr. Richard and Helen Hauck, was born in Lynwood, California in 1950. As a student at St. Helen’s Elementary School and St. Matthias High School, she came to know the Sisters of Notre Dame and felt called to […]