A Catholic congregation of women religious, the Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States are united in one heart, one hope, and one mission to proclaim God’s goodness and compassionate love for people of all faiths and cultures through a variety of ministries, both national and international, particularly serving those who are poor and marginalized.
Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States Regional Office 1776 Hendrix Ave. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-917-3714 | infoca@sndusa.org | www.sndusa.org
…Thank you for being part of our great story …and the story continues
Dear Friends,
Throughout 2024, we were privileged to remember and celebrate the 100 years of SND presence and service in California. Indeed, we are profoundly grateful to our relatives, friends, colleagues, former students and donors who were part of our spiritual and social festivities.
As it happens, the story and celebrations continue! 2025 finds us gratefully embracing our 175th anniversary as a congregation. What began in the hearts of two young women, Aldegonda Wolbring and Elisabeth Kühling, has evolved into so much more than they could have imagined. Sr. Maria Aloysia Wolbring and Sr. Maria Ignatia Kühling could not have anticipated the depth of human need today, nor the global impact of their lives of consecration and service. In faith, they moved into an unknown future, a future filled with God’s provident care.
Together, we are receiving and sharing a global spiritual impact. Collaboratively, we are encountering new faces of poverty: neglected women and children; the elderly, addicted, homeless; migrants and refugees; those who lack spiritual care; creation itself. God’s Spirit moves us forward in creative hope, reflecting our commitment to continue and adapt the mission entrusted to us.
With profound humility, we offer our gratitude to God and to each of you. As our partners in mission, your encouragement and spiritual and financial support make a profound global impact. We invite you to move forward with us into the future, a future in which we will continue to rely on God’s provident care.
Blessings always,
Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin, S.N.D. Director of Mission Advancement Services
Celebrating 100 Years
Throughout 2024, the SNDs in California celebrated the 100th anniversary of the arrival of 11 pioneer SNDs from Cleveland, Ohio. The year’s festivities were a celebration of gratitude to God and to the thousands of individuals who have journeyed with us as students, colleagues, donors, and friends.
CATHEDRAL MASS
On January 28, the SNDs were honored at a special mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Special guests included parishioners from St. Matthias and St. Lawrence of Brindisi, the two original ministries in California.
LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS
From February 16-18, the SNDs hosted a booth at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, enjoying visits with former students, colleagues, and friends. In addition, they collected more than 300 prayer intentions which were lifted up in the Masses and daily prayers at Notre Dame Center throughout the year.
More than 400 Associates, benefactors and friends gathered on Saturday, August 31 to commemorate the arrival of the 11 pioneer sisters in Los Angeles. In his homily, Archbishop José Gomez commented that “God works in mysterious ways, through ordinary people in the eyes of the world... God has chosen each one of us and called us to do great things for Him and to bring His love to the world… And that is the beautiful example that all of you sisters have given to us through your ministry in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for 100 years!”
LEGACY HALLWAY
Our new legacy hallway revisits significant moments in the past 100 years. The hallway includes eight panels of canvas-wrapped photos, as well as three-dimensional images such as a world map, Coesfeld crucifix, and a rosary from the original habit. Contact the Mission Advancement office for a private tour of our revitalized space!
MEMORIAL MASS
On November 2, the Feast of All Souls, a Memorial Mass was held to lift up all those who have passed into eternity. We remembered especially the Sisters, Associates, and family members who had passed recently.
100 years later the legacy lives, especially in the St. Lawrence and Pius-Matthias communities. Scan the QR code for more information about the centennial.
Honoring our 2024 Golden Jubilarians
Two Sisters of Notre Dame celebrated 50 years of consecration. They chose the theme “Our Gift to You is Our Life.” Their personal testimonials demonstrate how this theme has been lived through their diverse ministry experiences over the past 50 years.
Sr. Margaret Mary Scott 50 Years
Describe your vocation story in 6 words.
Faith, call, response, journey, fidelity, legacy.
What do you love most about being an SND?
Our internationality, commitment to growth, and respect for reality.
What was one particularly meaningful experience you had in your ministry, and why was it meaningful to you?
My time as a missionary in Africa was particularly meaningful. I was one of the founders of the mission in Uganda. In addition I spent time teaching and administering a secondary school in Tanzania, collaborating with Indian SNDs, the Salesians, and other religious orders. Together we started an A-level, with my focus being on teaching biology and chemistry and establishing the science laboratories.
How has your spirituality changed over the years?
I experience a deepening in my understanding of God’s providence and a growing realization that God is present in all experiences, even those we would rather not have gone through.
Sr. Julie Marie Arriaga
50 Years
Describe your vocation story…
My daily yes, a passion for mission, fidelity to my community
Who is one important mentor who has accompanied you on your life journey? What made that person a good mentor?
Sr. Mary Sheila Fay was open and supportive of my vocation when I was in high school. She helped my parents understand my special call from God.
Who is your favorite saint or inspirational person, and why?
My mother, Raquel Arriaga, was the most inspirational person in my life. She was very supportive in providing everything that we needed, including 12 years of Catholic education. I learned how to pray from her. As a family, we prayed the Rosary every day.
What do you love most about being an SND?
In our vows, we say that we rely on the “prayers and support of my sisters to live these vows faithfully.” With the various challenges of life, I have found these words to be very powerful. I also particularly love being a member of an international congregation because hearing about the life and ministry of our sisters around the world has broadened my perspective.
How has your spirituality changed over the years?
My approach to various types of prayer has grown over the years, and I have come to make prayer, as my connection with God, as my highest priority.
Thank You To Our Donors
In 1850, Sisters Maria Aloysia Wolbring and Maria Ignatia Kühling answered God’s call to consecration and service in Coesfeld, Germany. When political suppression forced the sisters to leave, they followed German refugees to America. These 175 years later, their mission has spread to 17 countries worldwide. This adaptability has had a global impact as the sisters respond to the needs of the times.
The Sisters of Notre Dame of the California region offer our heartfelt gratitude to each individual and organization that made a contribution during 2024. As our partner in sharing the SND mission, you too have made a global impact. To express our gratitude, we offer our daily prayers for you and your loved ones. Thank you for joining us in living and proclaiming the mission of Jesus Christ.
According to our Advancement Office records, an asterisk represents a donor whose first recorded gift was 25 or more years ago. Your loyalty is deeply appreciated!
A
Absolute Plumbing & Rooting, Inc.
Helene Acton*
Susan Adamich
Carole & Alan Adams*
Elizabeth & Christopher Adams
David T. Adams
Juanita Sylvia Aguirre
John & Christina Ahearn
Pearl & Henry Ahn*
Albert’s Vacuum & Sewing
Cynthia Alcaraz
Josephine & John Alfano
Sheila & Alexander R. Algarin
Aljnar, Inc./DBA
Park Lane Flooring
Lenora & Joseph Allee*
Carol A. Allen*
Anais Alvarez
Maricela Alvarez
Natalie Alvarez
AMD Roofing
Christopher K. Amy
Anonymous
Linda M. Archie
Janice H. Armijo
Cathleen A. Armstrong
Sharon Arnett*
Cecelia & Jeffrey Assaf*
Fredalaine Au
Charles F. Auringer
Kathleen & Ronald Auth*
Marta Avila
B
Joyce & Wallace Bachelder
Lisa & Roberto M. Bacalski
Beverly Baird*
Amparo & Hector Baldemor
Patricia & Vernon Bales
Cecilia M. Barajas*
Vicky L. Bartley
Janice Bass*
William Battles*
Virginia M. Stolarz-Bauer*
Msgr. Gary P. Bauler
Catherine & David Beatty*
Janet & John Beccaria
Mary L. Beise
Mary & Frank Bemis*
Joann & Stanley Benson*
Isabella & Peter Benze*
Jeanne M. Berry*
Janet Berryhill*
Elda & Douglas Bielanski*
Shari Darlene Bienlein*
Anne & Richard Blankenship*
Thomas Bleich
Adriana M. Boeka
Virginia Bojorquez
Rose & Joseph Bond
Terri Mccullough Bond
Virginia & Peter Botsford*
Corazon Boyce
Charles Bozonier
Anthony Bracken
Julie & James R. Braden, Jr.
Joseph & Ellen Ann Bradshaw
Michelle & John Brady
Rosa & Sean Braig
Alwina & Rolf Brauchle
Robert S. Brazelton, Sr.
Jeanne Brennan
Jane Bright
Bobbi Carlene Brown*
Dolores A. Brown*
Jean R. Brown*
Victoria Brown*
Betty & Leonard C. Brunasso*
Rosalyn & Gregg V. Bruno
Mary E. Bryant*
Debbie Buckingham
Ana Maria & Bruno Buczkowski
Eric Burg
Carmela Burke
Patricia Erb & Brent Burley*
Lauren & Michael Burns
Mirta & Paul Burns
Warren & Susan Butterfield
C
Roselyn & Lino A. Cabison*
Cheryl & Patrick Cable
Renato Cabrera
Ana Cacao
Shelley & Mark Calde*
Robert & Betty Callahan
Elizabeth A. Callender
James & Jan Campanile
Irma & Steven Canzano
Julian & Shirley Capata
Laura & Bruno Capitani*
Linda & Joseph Caravana
Victor & Ramona Carreon
Susan Cass
Edward N. Castaneda, Jr.
Rev. Gustavo Castillo
Christina & Guillermo Castro
Delilah & Oscar Catalla*
Deacon Jerry & Mary Joyce Cellner
Marcia & Bernard Chin*
Min Sook Cho
Margaret Christensen*
Mary Orbita Chua
Eugene & Annette Cincotta*
Rosemary McDermott-Claire
Ann Clark
Susan Clarke*
Susan & John Clay*
Nancy A. Clements
Sr. Christine Syombua and Sr. Therese Marie Nabakka, members of the East Africa Delegation leadership team, visited California. They gave presentations on their ministries in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda at St. Dominic School in Eagle Rock, St. Julie Billiart Parish in Newbury Park, and Notre Dame Center.
Global Impact
EAST AFRICA
Olivia Close
Sally Cogdill*
Thomas Cohen
Clare Coito
Jen & Jason Coito
Helen Collins*
Karoline Dennis J. Connelly
Martha & John Conti*
Antonia G. Contreras
Leisa Contreras
Marsha G. Conwill*
Joanne & Kenneth Cook
Monica Cooper
Margi Cosgrove
Catherine & Richard Cota*
Michael L. Cotter
Sandy & Robert Coultas*
Sr. Cristina Buczkowski has served at La Frontera in Laredo, Texas, a respite center for migrants already admitted by US immigration authorities. SNDs, staff and volunteers provide food, shelter, clothing, pastoral care, and access to resources.
Global Impact
TEXAS
Carol A. Davis*
Border Compassion offers a humanitarian respite to migrant families at the California-Mexico border.
SNDs and staff gave pastoral care to the guests as they await asylum hearings in Mexicali or Tijuana, Mexico.
Global Impact
David and Sandhya Crossley
Gretchen Crumpacker
Margaret & Hector Cuellar*
Patrick & Joann Cunningham
Pauline & Terrence Curson
Timothy & Lana Curtin
Marion C. Czubiak
D
Dr. Christina M. DalPorto
Lydia A. Danielski
William & Marybeth
Darusmont
Michelle & Pierre Dauphin*
Beverly A. Davis
Eileen Davis
John & Elaine Davis*
Martha & Richard De Blois
Betsy & Viktor Decyk*
Liam R. Dee
Noelle & John Deinken*
Honeylette DeLeon
Stella & James M. Derry*
Suzanne DeVaney*
Elizabeth T. Devereux
Roseanne & Concezio DiGregorio*
Barbara Dimick
DJs California Catering
Elaine Sylvia Dodge
Sr. Karlynn Werth spent six months with the SNDs in South Korea, assisting them with their English language skills. Reflecting on her time there, she said, “I will remember many wonderful images of Korea and its people. But I will also remember that walking on Korean soil is walking on Holy Ground where so many gave their lives for God and their country.”
Global Impact
SOUTH KOREA
Matt Dombrowski*
Maria Luisa Domingo
Brenda & Nicholas Dominguez
Margaret Dottavio
Nanette & James Doubler
Marion Dougherty
Beth Ann Downing
Mary Lola Doyle
Mary M. Doyle
Kathryn & Patrick Doyle*
Silvia & Kevin Dretzka
Helen E. Drislane*
Sue K. Drisner
Carol & Patrick Duffy*
Elma W. Duke
Edna & Peter Dumaual*
Blanca & Timothy Duncan
Jean Dunvan
Armando & Mary Duron
Sarah DuRoss
Peter S. Dwan*
EGeraldine & Robert Eckert*
Teresa S. Joves Eduarte
Ruth Ann Edwall
Denise Edwards
Rev. Tom Elewaut
Sandi Elias
Ronald & Mary Jo Elkins
Katherine Ellis
Diane Elwer
Maryellen & Thomas Emma
Peggy & Carlos Enriquez
Dolores Enriquez
Rosemary I. Erlinger*
Theresa Esposito
Jesse A. Estrella
Nina Estrella
Mary Lu Everett & Wes Wooten
FYolanda Ferraro
Joan E. Fieweger*
Bridget & Mark Fischer
Joan & Daniel Fisher*
Marilyn & Edward T. Fitzgerald, Sr.
Elva L. Flores
Lisa Foley
Denise V. Folse
Stewart Fordham
Marlene Forthun*
James Fortuna
Jo Ann Foster*
Letitia & Andrew Fox*
Shannon & Russell Frazier*
George & Elizabeth Freitas
Thomas & Kelly Fritsch
Kathleen & Mark Frystak*
Andrea & Paul Fuchs Petzi*
Joselina Ratonel Fuentes
Reiko M. Fujinami
Lupe & Brian Fujita*
Joan M. Funk
Patrick & Teresa Furey
Nadine & Ted Furey
G
Mary A. Gabel
Sandra & Jose Gaitan*
Christi & Carlos Galan, III
Gaby & Ray Galindo
Debra F. Gallagher
Maria & John M. Gallagher
Theresa & Michael Gallagher*
Nicholas B. Gallagher
Christine & Siegfried Galonska*
Epigmenio & Joan Galvan
Paul Gamba*
Cristina R. Garcia
Elena R. Garcia
Lilian & Glenn D. Garcia
Lynn & Jerry Garcia
Kathleen & Lawrence Garcia
Lilia A. Garcia
Maria Garcia
Eileen & Martin Garcia*
Olivia M. Garcia
Alma & Vicente Garcia
Maureen & William E. Garrett*
Tina Gath*
Julieta & Jesus Gavia
Dr. Maria Avila Gengenbacher
Teresa & Roberto Geraldez*
Kathleen A. Gervais*
Eileen B. Gibbs*
Dr. Ann J. Gilbert*
JoAnn Gilbert*
Patricia K. Gilchrist*
Emily Ginsburg
Joan L. Giuliano
Diane Glas*
Donald & Margaret Glynn
Ofelia Godinez
Megan Goldberg
Nicholas P. Gomez
Nancy & Michael Gonzales*
Michelle Gonzales
Carmen & Everardo M. Gonzalez
Sonia Gonzalez
Julia A. Goodus*
Annabelle Gordon
Lynette Gordon
Sharon Gordon-Link
Marc & Tresa Gowland
Jamie & Jeffrey Graebner
Margaret Graf
Beverly Graham
Renald & Lucie Gregoire*
Susan Griffith*
Mary & Robert Griley*
Kathleen & Paul Grimes
Josephine E. Grine
Michael Grodotzke
Rodolfo & Milagros Guiao
Marie Guinto
Cathy Gustafson
Eileen & Frankie A. Gutierrez
Angelica Guzman
Gabriel Guzman
Patricia Guzman
H
Dorothy & Ronald R. Hage
Marisa Hakala
Lynn & Arthur Hall*
James Hall
Patricia D. &
John M. Halliday*
John R. & Patricia J. Halliday
Deacon Joseph &
Audrey Hamamoto
Kathleen Hamrock*
Jacqueline J. Hanks
Vanessa Hard*
Belinda & Duncan Harding*
Charles R. Harley
Mariann & Timothy Harmon
Michelle & Timothy Harrington
Lois & Milton Harrion*
Mary C. Harris*
Theresa Hausser*
Richard A. Havard*
Laura & John Haydel*
Mattia & Thomas Healy*
Diana & Mark K. Hechinger
Mary Anne Hedrick*
Thomas & Marcia Hellmuth
Linda & Robert Hensley
Lalaine T. Heredia
Gabriel Hernandez
Joseph Hernandez
Judy Hernandez*
Leticia Hernandez
Maria & Ruben Hernandez*
Jennifer E. Hess
Claire & John Hickey*
Gina M. Troncoso-Hightree
At St. Francis of Assisi Church in Fillmore, California, Sr. Colette Theobald provided personal testimonials from her 17 years as a missionary in East Africa. After the Mass, the violinist from the choir approached Sr. Colette and thanked her for all that she shared. He said, “I want to give something but I’m only 17...here, take it all “ and opening his wallet, he gave her all that he had, $4. Sr. Colette’s response was, “The amount doesn’t matter. What is important is that you care for your brothers and sisters in need.” MISSION CO-OP PROGRAM,
During an international conference regarding Catholic philanthropy, Sr. Gina Marie Blunck, Executive Director of the Hilton Fund for Sisters, had an audience with Pope Francis.
Global Impact
Margaret & Gregory Higson*
Janice B. Hill
Richard & Pamela Hoefling
Harriet L. Hofmann*
Patricia Holden
Robert & Geraldine
Hollingshead
Joan Horan
Peter C. Horan
Kenneth & Beverly Horn*
Mona Hosseini
Colleen L. House
Eleanor Howells*
Lori Hubbard*
Peggy J. Hubbard*
Christine Hudson*
Diane M. Hunn
Alma Hurley*
Christopher & Betty Jo Hutter
William & Ann Marie Hutto
I-J
Thomas Iaccino
Lawrence In
Richard & Anne Interrante
Tom Jackson*
Wendi Jackson
Jenny Jamijian
Regina W. Janosky*
Sharon & Paul Joelson
Susan Johansson
Lara Pucik Johnson
Sue H. Johnson
Laurel A. Johnston
Deacon & Mrs. Douglas C. Jones
Patricia A. Jones*
Maria & Raymond Jones*
Lois & Timothy Jones*
Linda & William Jones*
Marilyn Jorgensen*
John P. Joseph
Talin Jourian
Olivia Galvez Juarez
K
Amelia Kacena
Anne Kahle*
Kathryn Kassar*
William & Elena Keenan
Erin Kelly
Ingrid & William Kelly*
Kelly Rehabilitation Services
Isa D. Kendall
Grace & Gary Kennedy*
Jessica J. Kennedy
Kristene & Michael Kenney*
George M. Kershaw
James & Patsy Kiesner
Nancy & William Kilbourn
Linda Klarin
Louis Klein
Knights of Columbus Council #13555, Los Angeles, CA
Knights of Columbus Council #5803, Simi Valley, CA
Knights of Columbus Council #8072, Westlake Village, CA
Knights of Columbus Council #9969, Moorpark, CA
Robyn & Michael Knoell
Dr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Kobal
Nancy Kofranek*
Margaret Kohner
Terese & Steven Korell
Patricia & Raymond Krakowski*
Barbara Kringle*
Lynn & Edward Krol*
Thomas Krupa
Krycler, Ervin, Taubman & Kaminsky
Cornelius & Mary Kusnierek
LKimberly L. LaCaille*
Florence M. LaFemina
Ellen A. LaFrieda
LaVonne M. Laughlin
Tina & Dave Lavendier
Dorothy & John Lawson
Victoria L. Lawson*
Judith A. Lazar
Robert & Patricia Leamy*
Margaret LeDuff
Deanna M. Lee
Megann & Donald J. Lee
James & Kathleen Lee
Ping Lee
Anne & Rodney LeGate
John & Leslie Lenko
Janine M. Lenway
Hoy & Sue Leung
Renate Lichter*
Virginia & Thomas Liederbach*
Ann Lindahl
Kimberly & Mark Lindaman
Jean R. Linn*
Lindy M. Lizenbery
Randall Lizenbery
Ruth & Carl LoBue*
Nancy & Charles F. Loftis
Lois F. Lofy*
Elizabeth & Joseph Loll*
Tam & Greg Lontok
Carolyn J. Lorenz
Judith F. Louis
Margo K. Louis
Emalyn Lovitt
Gerard Luk-Pat
Lisa Victoria Lutz
Thinh Luu
Kristin & Kenderton Lynch
M
Marilou & Linesto Macahilig*
Margaret & Gerald Mackanic*
James & Joanne Mackie*
Diana Kennedy & Spencer MacNeil
Heleana & John R. Madden, Sr.
Linda & Robert Maguire
Anne Mai
Maureen Manlove
Michella J. Manning*
Gina M. Marcaccio
Patricia & John Marcello*
Mary Ann Marcus*
Diana Dean Margala
Patrice & David Marquez*
Frances Marquez
Patricia & Mark Marsolino*
Roslyn M. Martich*
Barbara & Felix Masci
Jacqueline & Kevin Mason
Nancy Matt
Miriam & John Matulich
Katherine McBride
Teresa & Kevin McCormick
Rev. Kevin McCracken
Patricia & Robert McDonald
June McGahey
Sharon A. McGarity
John & Molly McGreevy
Francis J. McHugh*
Maureen A. McKenna*
David & Frances McNamee*
Mary & William McTomney
Anna C. McVerry*
Anne & Michael Megowan*
Margaret & Daniel Meland
Julita Mendoza
Jane Meros
Kelly Meros
Meghan Meros
James & Renee Meskauskas*
Cheryl Metoyer*
Ronald J. Meyer*
John Meyers & Rita McClellan
Maura & Joseph Miles
Brian & Ann Marie Miller
Cathleen & Mark Miller*
Terry Miller*
Clairemarie Minez
Theresa Moerler
Svetlana Moldenhauer
Patrick & Lynette Monaco
Paul & Karen Montagna
Jeannette A. Monteleone
Laurie Monteleone
Rowena Montilla
John & Kathleen Moohr*
Raymond L. Moon*
Timothy & Crystal Mooney
Two SNDs from India are living at Notre Dame Center while they attend graduate classes at California Lutheran University. Sr. Pramila
Hembrom (on the left) is pursuing an MA in Educational Leadership, while Sr. Archana Joseph (on the right) is studying for a MS in Counseling with an emphasis on student support services.
The SNDs first went to India from Cleveland, Ohio in 1949 and many California donors will remember the missionaries’ stories from those early years. Today, India continues to be a beneficiary of our Global Missions efforts. Thank you to all who have embraced this mission with us over the past 75 years!
Global Impact
Gloria & Leonard Mora
Rev. Msgr. John T. Moretta
Denise & Christopher Morris*
Polly & Robert Morris
Yvette Moss
Karen & Victor Moy*
Margaret & Ralph Mulhern*
Jeanne & Laurence Murray*
N
Vicky L. Nakashima
Rae & Michael Nastacio
Deborah & Leonard Newcomb
Michael & Teri Nicholls
Charles R. Northcross
Notre Dame Academy*
Ana P. Nunez*
Margarita M. Nunez
Patricia & Terry Nystrom*
O
Elizabeth A. O’Brien*
John O’Brien
Sharon Ann O’Connor*
John & Patricia O’Keefe
Herbert O’Meara
Mary & Michael J. O’Neill
Patricia & Donald O’Rourke*
Nancy O’Sullivan
Roland Olivas
Barbara & Mike Oliver*
Carmen & Antonio G. Orsi
Moises Ortiz
Our Lady of Guadalupe
As part of a congregational initiative, SNDs from South Korea, Indonesia and Brazil have spent time in the United States as they hone their English language skills. In addition, several California SNDs have language partners in other countries whom they meet regularly via the internet.
Global Impact
ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
School, Oxnard, CA
Our Lady of Peace Church, North Hills, CA
Our Lady of the Assumption School, Ventura, CA
P-Q
Carmen E. Padilla
Catalina & Freddy Padilla
Karen Padilla
Maximilian G. Paetzold*
Paula Page
Linda J. Palm*
Luz Panado
Paul Panetta
Cynthia & Richard Pardi
Martha & Robert Parke*
Gregory Parrone
Janet Parrone*
Jesus Pasos
Bartolome M. Pastor, Jr.
Joan Pastor
Carol Patnaud*
Thomas & Sandra Pavick*
Dawn & James Peerson*
Brian Pena
Cynthia & Douglas Perry
Judith Petit
Catherine Philipovitch
Margaret & James Phillips
Kathy & Louis Pilloni*
Florie Pineda
Ellen M. Pint
Valinda M. Pintauro
Concetta Piro
George & Kristin Pitt
Rikki L. Pleis
Robin L. Potchka
Marian Power*
Peter P. Prado*
Linda L. Preston*
Lynn Proffer
Noreen E. Pucik*
Antoinette Pugh
Larissa Purnell
Bobbie E. Quigley
R
Muriel M. Raabe
Ronald Raga
Bettie & William Randel
Nancy C. Randolph*
Jeri Ransen*
Madeline Rasche
Deacon Jack &
Sharon Redmond
Rose & Marek Relich
Adele Rennie*
Sandra Repede
Jennifer Ocegueda-Reynosa & Fidencio Reynosa*
Vicki & John Rezzo*
Chad Ribordy
Larry Riggs
Richard & Caren Rios
Nicole & Mark Rittenhouse
David Robbins
Sandra & Gary Robisch
Georgia & Michael Robles*
Mary Roche*
Anne Rog
Sheryl & Patrick Rogers
Elizabeth Rohrs
Martha & Manuel R. Rojas
Maria Roman
Victor Romero
Helen Ronan*
Jesse Rose
Colette & Keith Rosenkranz
Wilford & Joanne Ross
Marisa Rossetti
Claudia & James P. Roughan, Sr.
Karen K. Roussos
Marta T. Ruble
Kathleen Ruddy
Patricia M. Rumble*
Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Ryan, III
Tom Ryan
S Mayer Salapare
Teresita L Sales*
San Salvador Mission Piru, CA
Carolyn & Gary Sanchez
Barbara & Jose Sanchez
Luz & Leo Sanchez*
Janis & Robert Sanchez
Melodie C. Santana
William Santangelo
Ana Maria Viesca Santos
T.C. Reine Saperstein
Debora & Michael Sapien
John & Robyn Sauers
Victoria & William Sawtelle*
Maria & David Schinderle
Lynne & Thomas Schlarbaum*
Lucie & Stephen Schlesinger*
Lonnie & Barbara Schnell
Carol & Rick Schroeder*
Alvin & Rose Schultz
Theresa Schultz
Edna & Paul Schumacher
Denise Hart & Daniel Schwala
Ann & Thomas Sciortino
Anne & Michael Scioscia*
Samuel Scriven
Linda Scuderi
Palma Selufsky
Serra International
Rev. Michael J. Sezzi
Hyam K. Shamma*
Vivien A. Shea*
Patricia M. Sheehan*
Dalit Shlapobersky
Dorothy Sinclair*
Sisters of St. Joseph, Los Angeles, CA
Sisters of St. Louis, Woodland Hills, CA
Anna Maria Skarbrevik
Sharon Skinner*
Deacon Dave & Deidre Smith
Judy Smith
Lisa & Joseph Smock
Matthew Smock
Thomas J. Snee
Cindy & Sean Sneed
Fay Soesanto
Maribeth & Gregg Spensiero
Michele & Russell Spoto*
Geraldine Spray
Carol G. Springgate*
St. Dominic School, Eagle Rock, CA
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fillmore, CA
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Westlake Village, CA
St. Paschal Baylon Men’s Club, Thousand Oaks, CA*
St. Paul the Apostle Church, Los Angeles, CA
Laura & Joseph Staines*
Deborah L. Staples
Amy & Joseph A. Stark
Elizabeth Stein*
Patricia & Dale Stephens
Barbara & Jeffrey Sterbentz
Mike & Debbie Steuert
Patricia & Paul Stevens*
Cathy & Robert Stevens
Anne Marie & James A. Sullivan, Jr.
Mary Ellen & John Sullivan*
Rose Mary & Robert Swanstrom
Mary C. Swartz
TAlice & Brian Takamiyashiro
Carmen & Steven P. Tangherlini
Sisters welcomed many of the 16,000 attendees from across the USA and 16 foreign countries.
LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS
Maria & Robert Tarn
Ardell L. Taylor
Kyyla Taylor
Valerie V. Taylor
Jennifer S. Temple
Cecilia V. Terminel
Miriam G. Antuna-Ternida
Manuel & Ann Terrazas*
Mary & Jerry Tessendorf*
David Tetzlaff
Judie & Gary Tetzlaff
Lawrence & Carol Thackery
Gustav & Margaret Theobald*
Joan M. Thomas
Maureen & Ross Thomas
Pauline & Michael Timoney
Tisna Tjahjana
Tolman & Wiker
Insurance Services, LLC
Kevin Tomera & Lisa Vukalcic
Thithoa Ton
Ellen & Bruno Tonin*
Irene & Gregory Totten
Clarice L. Tovani*
Mary Suzanne Tracy
Irene & Victor G. Tricamo
Carmencita L. Trinidad
Dolores & Daniel Trout*
Michelle & Peter K. Trumbo
Patricia Trutanich
Kathleen & Larry Turner
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Jovi G. Usude
Jane Valentin
David Valentino
Theresa L. Valenzuela*
Jose Valles
Deborah Van Deudekom
Melissa & Joseph L. Van Thyne
Marilyn & Anthony V. Varney
Adrian V. Varni
Pia & Anselm Varni*
Kathleen & Ernest Vasquez
Elsa & Gerardo Velasco
Grace Elena Velez*
Phyllis A. Verbeke*
Susan A. Vigo*
Maria & David Villanueva
Lori J. Virnig*
Ann Marie Vracin
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Charles & Patricia Wallace
Darryl & Sally Ann Wallace*
Benjamin Walsh
Sr. Carol Marie Papet welcomed Sr. Aidan Richards from England. As a member of the SND European province, Sr. Aidan enjoyed the unique community and fellowship opportunities of California. She serves as a pastoral minister in Kettering, England.
Elaine Walsh
Marilyn M. Walsh
Linda & Bruce Warner
Anne P. Webb
Gwen Webb
Calvin & Jessie Weddle
S. Hillary Weireter
Gerald & Francine Weisbecker
Donna L. Westerdale
Juliana & Michael Whelan
Dona Whitaker*
Marsha & Rubin White
Mary Whitney
Teresa A. Wilkes
Victoria & Robert R. Willard
Dick Williams
Gloria & Jon Williams*
Katherine Willmonr
Lourdes E. Wilson*
Allen & Ingrid Wisniewski*
Madeleine Wojciechowski
Terrance & Sheila Wonders*
Amy & Peter Wong*
Richard Wormus
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Pamela & Stephen Yantzer
Joan E. Yates
Paula Yermasek*
Kathy Yopp
Bridget A. Boes Young
Patricia P. Young
Glenn & Bridget Younger
Carol & John Zegarac*
Irma & Esequiel Zepeda
Barbara J. Ziegler
Mark Zimmerman
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Kindly notify the Mission Advancement Office to make any corrections.
Thank you again and may God bless you always for your kindness to us and to those entrusted to our care.
MAKING A LASTING IMPACT
Through The Wolbring Legacy Society
Leona M. Lennemann, a native of Orleans, Nebraska, left a treasured legacy in the hearts of many. Her mother, widowed at the age of 22 when Leona was just six months old, courageously weathered the impact of the Great Depression with her small family. Leona’s love for her faith was nurtured by her mother, and she understood clearly that in baptism she began a life-long journey of embracing God’s will. Devoted to her own education, Leona finished business school and secured employment as a secretary with the Department of State in Washington, D.C. She retired in 1973.
Leona’s legacy included her keen understanding of the difference between “wants” and “needs,” choosing to live frugally. She freely shared her time, talent and resources with others. As a devoted parishioner and donor at St. Stephen Martyr Parish in Washington, D.C., Leona found great joy in seeing many types of personal and institutional progress. While her achievements were many, Leona is best remembered for her faith-driven life.
The aunt of our late Sr. LaReina Kelly, she became everyone’s Aunt Leona over the years. Without any children of her own, she chose to make a generous bequest to the SNDs in California, providing support for our life and ministry. With profound and
enduring gratitude, we cherish her memory and we are honored to share her faith and legacy with those entrusted to our care.
Following Aunt Leona’s example, we encourage our friends to consider including the Sisters of Notre Dame of the California region in their estate plans. This could be
• Including a bequest in a simple will or trust
• Identifying SND as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement assets
• Setting up a “transfer on death” account which names SND as a beneficiary
The Sisters of Notre Dame are deeply grateful to our past and future planned giving donors, and we are humbled by their trust. We are privileged to serve God’s people in their names.
Membership in the Wolbring Legacy Society is offered to those individuals who include the Sisters of Notre Dame in their estate plans. The only requirement is written confirmation of the donor’s intent to make a planned gift. Membership may remain anonymous if the donor so chooses. We would be honored to welcome you into the Wolbring Legacy Society, giving us the chance to thank you personally. Members are remembered at a monthly Mass at Notre Dame Center in California. Please be assured of our prayerful good wishes, now and always.
For further information, please contact:
Sr. Lisa Megaffin, S.N.D. 1776 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-917-3714 or lmegaffin@sndusa.org
Sisters Of Notre Dame of the United States
1776 Hendrix Avenue Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 www.sndusa.org
Visit the California regional section on the SNDUSA website, subscribe to our monthly egram, or make a gift. Scan the QR code with the camera app on your phone.
