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Painting of Blessed Theresa in Germany with three young girls.
Collaborative Blessed Theresa celebration

This year the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) from the Province of Africa, Atlantic-Midwest Province and Central Pacific Province have joined together to create a celebration to honor Blessed M. Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger, foundress of SSND. May 9 is celebrated as Blessed Theresa’s feast day because it’s the day she was called home to God in 1879, more than 142 years ago. To honor her legacy, a video portraying images of Blessed Theresa from around the world was created across the provinces. Favorite Blessed Theresa quotes were shared by sisters.
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Sister Connie Schmidt is posing for a photo with a few historical buildings behind her in Rome.
Sisters reflect on their time in Rome

The Generalate for the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND), located in Rome, is home to the international community of sisters. Three sisters shared reflections on their time in Rome. Sisters Joan DiProspere and Connie Schmidt reflect on the many years they served in Rome. Sister Jean Greenwald recently started her ministry there; she shares how her first few months have been.
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This is a photo of the orginial buildings of the convent and orpahange found at Notre Dame of Elm Grove, Elm Grove, Wisconsin,.
The founding of Notre Dame of Elm Grove

In the fall of 2021, the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) will move to their new home at Trinity Woods on the Mount Mary University campus in Milwaukee, ending 162 years of continual residence in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. The complex known today as Notre Dame of Elm Grove (NDEG) started with one building and over the years it grew to meet the ever-changing needs of the congregation. Archivist for SSND North American Archives, Michele Levandoski, shares how the SSND lived and ministered in Elm Grove under the direction of Mother Caroline Friess, Commissary General of SSND in North America.
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Sister Janice Munier hands out communion to a parishioner in their car in St. Louis. The image contains the Give STL Day logo, School Sisters of Notre Dame and boardered by Jubilee 2021 logo image.
Donate today for Give STL Day

“In celebration of 60 years as a School Sisters of Notre Dame, I am appreciative of the support given. We could not continue our ministries without your assistance,” shares Sister Janice Munier.
This photo is an image of candles burning. This article covers: Remembering Beloved Catholic Sisters - Catholic Extensions established nine grants in honor of the sisters who died from COVID-19-related complications at Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Each grant wil
Remembering Beloved Catholic Sisters

Catholic Extensions established nine grants in honor of the sisters who died from COVID-19-related complications at Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Each grant will help those impacted by COVID-19.
 
Sisters at Notre Dame of Elm Grove, Elm Grove, Wisconsin, recieve the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccines

Sisters are excited to share they have received their full vaccine doses. While everyone is following CDC guidelines by limiting visitors and excursions, sisters are happy to enjoy a little more freedom in their residences.
Image created for the Feast of Blessed Theresa 2021, which has a bronze statue of Blessed Theresa
Blessed Theresa Appeal

In honor of Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger, foundress of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND), join us in supporting the mission and legacy of SSND.
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