SSND Associate: Suzanne Blackburn
"I had a notion that Associates supported sisters in their living of the charism. I remember the day it dawned on me that the charism was for me, too.”
-Suzanne Blackburn
Become an Associate
SSND Associate: Libby Keady
“I do know, for sure, that the times in my life that I’ve been the strongest have been when I’ve been close to the sisters and inspired by them.”
-Libby Keady
SSND Associate: Mary Gunning
“I have a group of women and men that I can come together with for sharing and also for matters around social awareness.”
-Mary Gunning
SSND Associate: Josh Wilbur
“The prayerful support you get from the sisters and you give to them is very rewarding.”
-Josh Wilbur
How to become an Associate
If you are interested in becoming an SSND Associate, you may begin by expressing your interest to Suzanne Blackburn, our Directors of Associates, or to any SSND or SSND Associate.
What does it mean to be an Associate?
As an SSND Associate you will become part of a group of women and men who are connected to the spirit and vision of Blessed Theresa of Jesus as embodied in the living community of School Sisters of Notre Dame in the world today.
Who can be an Associate?
Associates and Sisters enrich and challenge each another to share their gifts, their faith lives and a commitment to risk in faith as people of peace, hope, justice and love.
