During the four weeks leading up to Christmas, Advent calendars have become a popular tradition in many families. Oftentimes, there are small gifts or candy behind each door of an Advent calendar, but School Sisters of Notre Dame sisters and associates encourage you and your family to try something different this year– a reverse Advent basket. The idea is simple....Read more

1. Our name only tells part of the story. We minister in formal education AND we are also spiritual directors, pastoral ministers, youth ministers, artists, companions to prisoners, the homeless, immigrants/refugees, advocates for the marginalized and much more! For us, education means enabling people to reach the fullness of their potential as individuals created in God’s image and assisting them...Read more

We, the believers of the different religions, know that our witness to God benefits our societies. The effort to seek God with a sincere heart…helps us recognize one another as travelling companions, truly brothers and sisters.  –FRATELLI TUTTI 274   This article first appeared in the 2021 Trust & Dare magazine. School Sisters of Notre Dame first arrived in The...Read more

On October 24, 2021, we celebrate 188 years as the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) while remembering the strength and commitment of our foundress, Blessed Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger. Blessed Theresa established the congregation in 1833 in Neunburg vorm Wald, Bavaria. Just 14 years later, she responded to a call to open schools in North America. Having accompanied Blessed...Read more

<Back to Symposium Art By Sister Sandra Weinke These calligraphy creations are the result of both STUDY and PRAYER. As a young sister I wanted to study theology to learn more about GOD, who captivated my heart and mind. I also keep a journal which contains insights from theologians, journalists, and writers, as well as my own insights about the...Read more

<Back to Symposium Art   By Sister Kathleen Donovan   ©2020, SSND...Read more

<Back to Symposium Art By Sister M. Edna Cole Before this mystery, I am mute. Yet, Father Karl Rahner reminds me to particularly reflect upon the ways in which these three Persons are distinctly One. It is simply because the mystery of the Incarnation is so central to our understanding of who God is! Assuring us that this tremendous mystery...Read more

<Back to Symposium Art   By Sister Marie LeClerc Laux Each day you sit and smile As we name you in our prayer: Spirit, Father, Sophia, Yahweh Mother, Intelligence, Creator, God Wisdom. Energy, Relationship, Love… You smile and nod “Yes,” to each. And centuries from now when our list is eons long, You sit and smile, You: All-and-None, loving us...Read more

The Provincial Councils of the Province of Africa (AF) and the Atlantic-Midwest (AM) and the Central Pacific (CP) provinces met on April 3-5, 2019 in St. Louis Missouri, at Sancta Maria in Ripa for their biannual Collaborative Leadership meeting. The group welcomed the presence of S. Carolyn Anyega and S. Martina Radez who represented the General Council. S. Carolyn and...Read more

We are grateful for the Spirit’s presence and the generosity of the sisters of the Province of Africa throughout the election process. The election results are: Sister Rosemary Oyin-oza Asishana – Provincial Leader Sister Dawida Krzempek – Provincial Councilor, Vicar Sister Antoinette Cornelius – Provincial Councilor The sisters of the province thank you for your prayerful support during this sacred...Read more