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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The Nun Study to take center stage at Women’s Leadership Luncheon
October 2, 2024 – Each year, the Women’s Leadership Luncheon series offers attendees the opportunity to connect with speakers and stories that are timely, engaging and inspiring - and which relate to topics of importance for the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND). Learn More »
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Sisters engage and inspire in the spirit of Laudato Si’
October 2, 2024 – In 2015, Pope Francis penned his encyclical letter Laudato Si’, urging all people of the world to take action on the climate emergency and ecological crisis. In 2021, in a heartfelt response to this call, the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province (SSNDCP) dedicated themselves to a seven-year effort to “live more simply, responsibly, and sustainably and to educate, advocate and act in collaboration with others for the dignity of life and the care of all creation.” Walk With Us »
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How the call to Catholic social justice leads to the cross
September 23, 2024 – Sister Judy Best talks about recognizing the important role her education through Network and a commitment to Catholic social justice principles aides her conversations with friends whose political views differ from hers. Read More »
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Sister Marilyn Kesler featured in Dismas Ministry Newsletter
September 13 , 2024 – Sister Marilyn Kesler was featured regarding her work on the Dismas Ministry board of directors. Dismas Ministry provides prisoners with free Catholic scripture, faith and prayer resources to restore their relationship with the Catholic church and with God. To learn more read the Newsletter from Dismas Ministry, “Opening doors and transforming lives through compassion.” Read More »
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Congratulations Sister Joan!
September 13, 2024 – Congratulations to Sister Joan Penzenstadler, for receiving the Madonna Medal for her service to Mount Mary University in Milwaukee. An alumna, she was part of the theology department and served as vice president for mission and identity before retiring in 2022. Sister Joan remains an active member of the Mount Mary community, supporting the SSND spirit and mission. Read More »
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