Housing, community space in the plans for Good Counsel hill
February 7, 2025 – A combination of housing and community space preservation is planned for the former residence of the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Mankato. On Friday, the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province (SSND) and the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP) unveiled a collaborative initiative to plan the future of the Our Lady of Good Counsel campus. Learn More »
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Sister Barbara Brumleve shines a light on the SSND story, one week at a time
February 5, 2025 – “God take us to where you want us to be. Help us to ask the questions you want us to ask and meet the people we most need to meet.” This is the prayer that Sister Barbara Brumleve and her then research partner, Sister Marjorie Myers, would say each day while on a three-year journey to capture and catalog the stories and resources of School Sisters of Notre Dame. Read the stories
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Recognizing our 2025 Jubilarians
February 5, 2025 – Join with School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) as we recognize our 2025 class of Jubilarians. Jubilee is a special celebration of the 25, 40, 50, 60, 70, 75 and 80 year milestone anniversaries that commemorate a sister’s first profession. Meet our Jubilarians
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New year brings new season and new co-host for SSND podcast
January 8, 2025 – The new season of Called to Action will launch on Wednesday, January 15. Called to Action is the podcast of School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province (SSNDCP) and features sisters, lay colleagues, associates and ministry leaders from throughout our communities delving into issues of importance as they relate to the ministries of SSND and our global communities. Plan to Listen »
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Finding larger purpose in New Year’s resolutions
January 8, 2025 – For many, the New Year is a time to embrace positive changes in our lives in the form of New Year’s resolutions. While some may seek to get organized, exercise more or cut out a bad habit, this year we invite you to consider what a ‘spiritual New Year’s resolution’ might look like as it relates to the goals of Laudato Si’, care of the creation and communities around us. Find Motivation »
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Wait and See
December 4, 2024 – Sister Jeanne Goessling has spent much of her ministry as a School Sister of Notre Dame (SSND) living and working in other countries, including Honduras and Kenya. She recently returned to the U.S. after many years spent in Africa, where she resided at the SSND Formation House alongside new postulants. Embrace Advent »
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The 108-year legacy of Sister Mary Joseph Tsuzuki
December 4, 2024 – Sister Mary Joseph Tsuzuki was 108 years old when she passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, in Kyoto, Japan. This made her the oldest sister in the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) Central Pacific Province. Of her many years, she counted more than 70 of them as a SSND. Celebrate a Life »
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100 Candles - The Academy of Notre Dame Holds Centennial Celebration At St. Augustine of Canterbury
November 14, 2024 – Sister Nicolette Karcher gathered with her biological sisters to attend the centennial celebration of the Academy of Notre Dame at St. Augustine of Canterbury. Read More »
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Middle schoolers from Catholic schools explore what it means to have a vocation at The Summit
November 13, 2024 – 1600 middle school youths from 31 Catholic schools gathered in St. Louis to explored the topic of vocations at The Summit. Read More »
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Notre Dame High School to break ground on new $5 million STREAM center
November 12, 2024 – Notre Dame High School in South St. Louis County will break ground on a new $5 million STREAM center. To learn more read the National Catholic Reporter, “Notre Dame High School in St. Louis County to break ground on new $5 million STREAM center this week.” Read More »
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Fostering a mindset of gratitude in all seasons
November 6, 2024 – As jack-o'-lanterns are pulled from front porches and the calendar flips a page to November, thoughts turn to the season’s next big holiday, Thanksgiving. Just as important as the turkey and pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving reminds us to take a moment to recognize all that we have to be grateful for. Share in Thanks »
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Celebrating the call to religious life – the door is open!
November 6, 2024 – In the United States, National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is celebrated each November, this year from November 3-9, 2024. This special week is a time to highlight and promote vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering a vocation. Discover NVAW »
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Sisters support 2024 election season in prayer and in person
November 6, 2024 – Sisters were busy this election season to Get Out the Vote. Across the province, sisters could be found serving as polling place chaplains, providing rides to the polls and organizing prayer services. Ride Along »
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Sisters, religious leaders pray for Wisconsin ballot counters
November 5, 2024 – A dozen religious leaders and Sisters Susan Adrians, Karen Walther and Barbara Pfarr, gathered to pray for the Wisconsin Elections Commission as they arrived at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee to prepare for the opening and counting of ballots. To learn more read the National Catholic Reporter, “Sisters, religious leaders pray for Wisconsin ballot counters.” Read More »
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Sister Barbara Pfarr travels with the Nuns on the Bus
October 9, 2024 – Sister Barbara Pfarr is traveling with the Nuns on the Bus, a project of the Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice. To learn more read the Global Sisters Report, “Nuns on the Bus Chicago stop highlights multi-issue voting at center for immigrants.” Learn More »
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