Articles and Interviews About the SSND Associate Relationship


SSND Associates contribute an article for each issue of the School Sisters of Notre Dame’s semi-annual newsletter for Sisters and Associates. Their articles include reflections about the Associate relationship and examples of how they live the vision of SSND Foundress Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger.

Associates in Africa – Summer 2021

Finding new ways to stay connected – Winter 2021

It’s not just about the potatoes! – Summer 2020

Deep roots at Chatawa for SSND Associates – Winter 2020

The healing power of art – Summer 2019

Associate Pilgrimage: A transformative experience – Spring 2019

Answering the Call of the North – Winter 2018

Exploring ways to invite others into the SSND associate relationship  – Summer 2018

Associates instill SSND influences in sponsored ministries – Spring 2018

New associates active in retreats, prayer, building relationships – Winter 2017

Associates live the call to make one– Fall 2017

Loretta Hopgood: Celebrating 40 years as an SSND associateSummer 2017

How Associate Lynda Bodie is transforming the worldSpring 2017

The Crooked Finger of GodWinter 2016

A Journey of Faith Fall 2016

Mercy, Mercy, Mother Goose Summer 2016

Associates respond to Year of Consecrated Life – Spring 2016

Associates from Central Pacific, Atlantic-Midwest connect in Baltimore to share heritage Winter 2015

Associates witness with boldnessFall 2015

Knowing the facelessSummer 2015

The giftedness in holding all in common Spring 2015

Associates from Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky and Texas participated in the Closure Ritual for St. Mary of the Pines in Chatawa, Mississippi on August 25, 2019.


Pilgrims resting at birthplace of Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger, Stadtamhof, Germany.


Associates and sisters gather for a group picture after touring the first SSND convent at Neunburg vorm Wald, Germany.