About Us

We are teachers, administrators and counselors; we are librarians, lawyers and accountants. We are nurses, facilitators and therapists; we are ministers, volunteers and women of prayer. Regardless of where we come from or how we serve, we are all proud members of the Atlantic-Midwest Province.

Our Mission is to proclaim the good news as School Sisters of Notre Dame, directing our entire lives toward that oneness for which Jesus Christ was sent. As He was sent to show the Father’s love to the world, we are sent to make Christ visible by our very being, by sharing our love, faith, and hope.

-YOU ARE SENT, CONSTITUTION OF THE SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME

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    Our Jubilarians

    Join us in celebrating our Jubilarian Sisters by sharing a story about a Jubilarian who has touched your life, or making a gift in their honor.

    Jubilarians

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    SSND History

    The congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame traces its beginnings to Bavaria (Germany) where, in 1833, Caroline Gerhardinger and two other young women began living a common religious life. Caroline, taking the religious name of Mary Theresa of Jesus, grounded the community in poverty and dedicated it to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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New Life for Old Sneakers

What is more omnipresent in our world today than Coke, blue jeans, and sneakers? I recently bought a new pair of sneakers to replace my vintage “pandemic” pair. I asked the salesperson at the store of a well-known international brand if they recycled old sneakers, but no, they did not. 
Easter Eggs created by Sisters in Waterdown, Canada

Waterdown Sisters Colour Easter Eggs

Waterdown Sisters brought back the tradition of colouring Easter Eggs this year.  No matter which method the Sisters chose, the eggs turned out colourful and bright.  They make a cheery representation of the Hope of Easter.  

Remembering Hazardous & Plum Assignments

Sister Joan Minella's Life in Ministry

There are plenty of places on earth where Sisters in ministry might expect to find the occasional snake indoors. Rural homes in Africa are notorious for unwanted visitors, for example. Warm tropical countries also invite...

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