Every year on October 24, the congregation celebrates Foundation Day
The School Sisters of Notre Dame were founded by Blessed Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger in Neunburg vorm Wald, Bavaria, on October 24, 1833. To mark this momentous occasion, the congregation celebrates Foundation Day every year on this day. In the 193 years since, sisters are living and ministering in countries all over the world, working to build community wherever they are, and assisting all to reach the fullness of their potential.
View the 2026 Foundation Day Video
More Foundation Day resources:
View the 2025 Foundation Day Video
View the 2024 Foundation Day Video
View the 2023 Foundation Day Video
View the 2022 Foundation Day celebration
View the 2021 Foundation Day celebration
Read more about the origins of the School Sisters of Notre Dame at SturdyRoots.org.