2023 Annual Impact Report California Region

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Impact Report California Region

SND USA MISSION STATEMENT 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.

One Heart. One Hope.

One Mission.

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…Thank you for being part of our great story Dear Friends, Church history is replete with stories of missionaries who followed Jesus’ command, “Go out into the whole world and tell the good news. (Mark 16:15). In 1924, eleven Sisters of Notre Dame did just that when they left the “comfort zone” of Cleveland, Ohio, to share the good news of Jesus’ Gospel with children in Southern California. Jesus’ invitation to future missionaries included the promise “You won’t know what you’ll find there, but I will be with you every step of the journey.”

And indeed, that is what our pioneer sisters discovered. As Sr. Mary Walburge Schmitt, a pioneer and my third and fourth grade teacher wrote, “I wasn’t worried about the journey since I previously volunteered for China and India, so I didn’t think California was really too far away.” They met the unknown, but their courage, dedication and resilience has shaped our SND life and ministry for these 100 years. The good news that they shared has had a ripple effect—touching the minds and hearts—the very lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals entrusted to our care, and the lives of those they have influenced. The great story!

As we celebrate this centennial throughout 2024, we want to repeatedly thank you for being part of our great story. As our partners, thank you for joining us in embracing Jesus’ mission and sharing God’s compassionate love both near and far. We deeply appreciate your prayers, encouragement and financial support that have helped to make so much possible. As we all continue to walk into an unknown future, like our pioneer sisters, we can be confident that we are accompanied by the divine presence…every step of the journey.

Blessings always, Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin, S.N.D. Director of Mission Advancement Services

These are the 11 SND pioneers who came to California in 1924. On the right are those assigned to St. Lawrence of Brindisi in Watts, and on the left are those assigned to St. Matthias in Huntington Park.

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Celebrating our 2023 Jubilarians Four Sisters of Notre Dame, with a total of 240 years of consecration, were honored during the year. Their theme for the July 29 celebration was Jubilee Joy, and these personal testimonials provide insight into this theme as it was woven throughout their lives.

Sr. Anna Maria Vasquez | 50 Years

Describe your vocation story…

When I was a sophomore at Notre Dame Academy, I sensed an unidentifiable gnawing at my heart. Then one day when I was in the school chapel, I found a leaflet containing Francis Thompson’s poem, “The Hound of Heaven.” The line, “I am he whom thou seekest,” caught my attention. This reassured me that God knew I was seeking, and was calling me to something. I was also very drawn to Psalm 139, which impressed upon me how intimately God knew me. These experiences set a direction for my life, but I didn’t tell anyone then. I told God, “I’m too young! I’ll make a decision when I’m 21.” After graduation, I took business classes and went to work. Several years later, when layoffs were pending at my place of employment, I knew the time for a decision had arrived. I entered the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1970 – I was 21 years old.

Who is your favorite saint or inspirational person, and why?

My mother has been my most inspirational person. She has met many challenges with tremendous faith in God. She is always upbeat, speaks well of others, and leaves people feeling refreshed.

What do you love most about being an SND? What I love most is my sense of belonging, and the support of my sisters. I love being a member of an international congregation, which has given me opportunities to visit and know our sisters from Brazil, Germany and Rome. We are one, even though we have cultural differences.

What was one particularly meaningful experience you had in your ministry, and why was it meaningful to you?

A particularly meaningful experience in my ministry happened while I was a teacher at Notre Dame Academy. One year I had a truly amazing freshman class – we taught each other!

How has your spirituality changed over the years?

As I grow older, my longing for a deeper relationship with my God has also grown.

My response to God has strengthened. I am aware of a spiritual affirmation, “you made the right choice.”

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Sr. M. Teresita Keliher 60 Years

Describe your vocation story…

Celebrating a Jubilee of 60 is a time to reflect with gratitude on my journey as a Sister of Notre Dame. I would call my life an adventure, that of not knowing what was in store but of willingness to move where the Lord would have me go. It has been filled with prayer and trust that the Holy Spirit would guide the journey.

Who is your favorite saint or inspirational person, and why?

So many people have touched my life – my family, my community of sisters and my many co-workers. The sisters have always been an inspiration for me of dedication, with a world-wide perspective.

What do you love most about being an SND? Living in community has given me an appreciation of the many differences and similarities we bring as we join together in prayer, meals and ministry.

What was one particularly meaningful experience you had in your ministry, and why was it meaningful to you?

My particular ministry began as a primary grade educator guiding young children and inspiring them to achieve their best potential. Later, moving on to religious education programs broadened my encounter with children from public schools.

The next stage of my journey led me into parish ministry as a pastoral associate.

This gave me so many opportunities to work together with people to further liturgical and educational opportunities. The past decade has given me the privilege of working with the RCIA, accompanying adults on their faith journey into the Catholic church.

How has your spirituality changed over the years?

One of the highlights of my spiritual journey was my pilgrimage to the Holy Land, walking in the footsteps of Jesus. It was there that I finally understood the meaning of my 60 years of service and what it meant to be a disciple of the Lord. As a disciple, my journey has never been alone but one dedicated to spread the message of God’s love, peace and joy. Jesus has been my reason to continue through these years, to be a faith-filled, faithful disciple following the example and mandates of Gospel living. It has been an amazing journey and I am grateful to all those who have carried me along the way.

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Sr. M. Luellen Boeglin | 65 years

Who is one important mentor who has accompanied you on your life journey and what made that person a good mentor?

My 7th and 8th grade teachers, Sr. M. Lenore Bott and Sr. M. Anthony Lesch, guided the beginnings of my journey toward religious life. In religion classes we learned about the meaning of “vocation,” whether to the married, single or religious state of life.

When these sisters spoke to us about their vocation, they were always gracious, never forceful, just sharing their love for their religious life as Sisters of Notre Dame and their ministry of teaching. They inspired me with the belief that I might be interested in such a life. It seemed that a special blessing or grace came over me when we talked about religious life.

Who is your favorite saint or inspirational person, and why?

When I was an aspirant and high school student at NDA, my principal, Sr. M. Luke Arnts, and one of my teachers, Sr. M. Louise Wanamaker, nurtured my spiritual growth and inspired me to speak with them about my desire to enter religious life.

What do you love most about being an SND? What I love most about being an SND is the gift and privilege of being a spouse of Christ. My main purpose is to be a sister, not to do any particular type of ministerial work.

What was one particularly meaningful experience you had in your ministry, and why was it meaningful to you?

A particularly meaningful experience in my ministry was the opportunity to serve for many years as a Eucharistic Adoration Sister at the SND Generalate in Rome.

How has your spirituality changed over the years?

My spirituality has grown into a more intimate relationship with Jesus, my spouse. I take every opportunity to deepen my spirituality so it continues to unfold. For me, the most important questions are, “who am I doing it for?” and “how is it helping me to be a saint?”

Sr. Mary Ann Hanson | 65 years

Describe your vocation story…

When I was in 8th grade at St. Lawrence of Brindisi School, I played first base on the girls’ softball team. After a game one day, Sr. M. Sirana Kirchner, the principal, asked me, “how would you like to change uniforms next year?” She then invited me to consider becoming a Notre Dame aspirant as a freshman at Notre Dame Academy. I did become an aspirant, and I entered the community as a postulant in February of my senior year.

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Who is one important mentor who has accompanied you on your life journey? What made that person a good mentor?

An important mentor during my senior year at Notre Dame Academy was Sr. M. Joel Upmeier, who encouraged my religious vocation. My parents also encouraged and supported me with their prayers, letters, phone calls and visits.

What do you love most about being an SND? What I love most are the spiritual treasures of God’s grace that are so readily available to me through prayer, Mass and Communion. Not everyone has as easy access to these treasures as I do. I also cherish the companionship and encouragement of my Sisters.

What was one particularly meaningful experience you had in your ministry, and why was it meaningful to you?

A particularly meaningful experience in my ministry was serving as a Hospice volunteer. I saw that when people are close to death, they have a different perspective on life and what is truly important. This helped to deepen my understanding that what really matters is my relationship with God, not material things.

How has your spirituality changed over the years?

I have grown in the realization that I am just as human as everyone else, totally dependent on God, and I value each day as a gift.

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Thank You To Our Donors

The Sisters of Notre Dame of the California region offer our deepest gratitude to each individual and organization that made a contribution during 2023! As our partners in mission, you are part of our great story, affirming our lives as consecrated women religious. 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 Rudolph Acosta Helene Acton Susan Adamich Carole & Alan Adams* David T. Adams Liz & Christopher Adams Sylvia Aguirre John & Christina Ahearn Pearl & Henry Ahn Vanessa Alcaraz Joyce Alessandrino Deacon Hosea Alexander Catherine Alexander Josephine & John Alfano Rebecca & Francis Aliberte Isabel Almeda Nina & Eric Altshuler* Amazon Smile Foundation Nancy Ambrose Christopher Amy Lisa Ange* Anonymous* Mary Anselmo

Rose Marie Arancon* Stella Argust* Sharon Arnett Cecelia & Jeffrey Assaf* Jennifer Astrella Sunae Aum Charles Auringer Kathleen & Ronald Auth* Mark Auville Marta Avila Margaret & Anthony Avila B Joyce & Wallace Bachelder Kelly & Neal Bailey Amparo & Hector Baldemor Patricia & Vernon Bales Carmen Baltierra Jennifer & Ron Bamieh Gina & David Barackman Cecilia Barajas Wini & Philip Barry Edward & Bonnita Barwick Theresa & Matthew Basolo*

William Battles* Msgr. Gary Bauler Mary Baur* Dr. Carol Beatty Catherine & David Beatty* Janet & John Beccaria Mary Beise Mary & Frank Bemis Guadalupe & Juan Benitez Joan Bennett Joann & Stan Benson* Isabella & Peter Benze Jeanne Berry* Janet Berryhill* Jessica Bessette Shirley Bianco Elda & Douglas Bielanski Shari Bienlein* Katherine & David Billings* Kristen Blachley Annette & Joseph Blaine Joyce Blandin Anne & Richard Blankenship* Mary Ann Bognar

The Sisters of Notre Dame from Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya gave a live update on August 12, 2023.

View the recording at www.sndusa.org/africazoom.

Come to learn and be inspired.

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For 100 years, the SNDs have been enjoying California’s beaches.

ENJOYING CREATION AND EACH OTHER

Part of our great story Virginia Bojorquez Wanda & Blake Bolt Mary Bomba Rose & Joseph Bond Terri Bond Virginia & Peter Botsford* Pam Bourgeois & John Clendenning Corazon Boyce Charles Bozonier Andrew Bracken Anthony Bracken Dr. Francine Bradley*

St. Julie Billiart is considered our spiritual mother and our source of great inspiration. This tapestry was created in commemoration of her canonization in 1969.

ST. JULIE BILLIART

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Ellen & Joseph Bradshaw Eileen & Bert Braig Rosa & Sean Braig Judith Brandon* Alwina & Rolf Brauchle Jeanne Brennan Jacqueline Brewer Matthew & Jean Bridges Patricia & Michael Brill* Carol & Marshall Brookhart Dolores Brown* Kathrine Brown Victoria Brown* Barbara Brunasso-Oliver* Kathryn & Bryan Bruno Debbie Buckingham Maria Buckowski Ana Maria & Bruno Buczkowski Carole Buerkle* Lauren & Michael Burns Mirta & Paul Burns Stephen Burns Darlene & Thomas Burton* Jennifer Busse Susan & Warren Butterfield Judith & Kenneth Buttke Denise & Patrick Byrne C Cheryl & Patrick Cable Ana Cacao Shelley & Mark Calde* Robert & Betty Callahan Jan & James Campanile Laura & Bruno Capitani* Linda & Joseph Caravana Olivia Cruz-Carnahan Lori & Paul Caron Ramona & Victor Carreon Jose Casas Susan Cass

Delilah & Oscar Catalla* Mary & Richard Cathcart Catholic Cemetaries and Mortuaries Mary Joyce & Deacon Jerry Cellner Douglas Chabot Pamela Challinor Angela Chaves & Christopher Vera Theresa & Daniel Chavez* Casi Chidley Adeline Chin Marcia & Bernard Chin Kris & John Chisholm Lorna & Clifford Christensen Margaret Christensen* Jackie & Bob Churner* Kathryn Cilley-Wagner Frances Clausen* Susan & John Clay Nancy Clements Olivia Close Ronald Code* Cecilia & David Coe* Sally Cogdill* Ann Marie & Jose Coito Jen & Jason Coito Helen Collins* Pamela Collins Mailyn Collis Esther & George Colvin* Conejo Awards Martha & John Conti* Leisa Contreras Marsha Conwill* Joanne & Kenneth Cook Monica Cooper Margi Cosgrove Lupe & James Costello* Catherine & Richard Cota*

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Carol & Patrick Duffy* Norma Duffy Suzanne & John Duffy* Elma Duke Edna & Peter Dumaual* Blanca & Timothy Duncan Jean Dunvan Elba & Jose Duran Mary & Armando Duron Rachel Dvorak Carol Dyer

Newly-appointed Bishop Slawomir Svkredka received congratulations from Sr. Julie Marie Arriaga and Sr. Joan Schlotfeldt

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Part of our great story Michael Cotter Sandy & Robert Coultas* Catherine & Steven Crear Dom Cribari Joanne Testa-Cross Sandhya & David Crossley Amelia Cruz Horacio Cruz Joseph Cruz Margaret & Hector Cuellar Joann & Patrick Cunningham JoAnn E. Cunningham Dianne Curran Pauline & Terrence Curson Lana & Timothy Curtin Marion Czubiak D Christina Dalporto Dan Murphy Foundation* Lydia Danielski Laura Darling* Lisa Darling Michelle & Pierre Dauphin* Carol Davis Eileen Davis Elaine & John Davis* Martha & Richard De Blois

Betsy & Viktor Decyk* Noelle & John Deinken* Magali & Alicia DelBueno Luke Delgado Kathy & James Derington Suzanne DeVaney* Roseanne & Concezio Di Gregorio* Michael Di Tolla* Linda & Michael Diaz* Christine Dichter Marcelle & Brian Dicker Pamela & Kenneth Diddie* Annette Diss* Elaine Dodge Matthew Dombrowski* Maria Luisa Domingo Brenda & Nicholas Dominguez Joan Donahue Marion Dougherty Beth Ann Downing Kathryn & Patrick Doyle* Majella Doyle Marianne Doyle Mary Lola Doyle Silvia & Kevin Dretzka Helen Drislane* Sue Drisner

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E Bridget Ebbert & Daniel Jordan* Geraldine & Robert Eckert* Ruth Edwall Denise Edwards Rev. Tom Elewaut Sandi Elias Ronald & Mary Jo Elkins Katherine Ellis Lisa & Jon Ellison Diane Elwer Emcor Services Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. Maryellen & Thomas Emma Ellen & Albert Eng Peggy & Carlos Enriquez Sr. Suzanne Ensminger Enterprise Fleet Management Patricia Erb & Brent Burley* Rosemary Erlinger* Enedina & Arthur Esparza Theresa Esposito F Linda & James Fabry Debra & Salvatore Fazio Kathleen Ferency Joan Fieweger* Patti & William Figge Barbara & Erick Fischer Joan & Daniel Fisher* James Fitzpatrick Stephan Flascha* Stewart Fordham Marlene Forthun* James Fortuna Letitia & Andrew Fox*

Sharon & Claude Frankart Shannon & Russell Frazier* Lisa Fredrickson Elizabeth & George Freitas Rosemarie & Richard Freitas Anita Fridy Catherine & Forrest Frields Kelly & Thomas Fritsch Kathleen & Mark Frystak* Joan Funk Teresa Furey Mary Ann & Gerald Furlong G Sandra & Jose Gaitan* Gabriela Galindo Carol & William Gallagher* Debra Gallagher Theresa & Michael Gallagher Christine & Siegfried Galonska* Joan & Epigmenio Galvan Paul Gamba* Alma & Vicente Garcia Eileen & Martin Garcia Kathleen & Lawrence Garcia Lynn & Jerry Garcia Michael Garofolo* Tina Gath* Julieta & Jesus Gavia Joseph Gehley Teresa & Roberto Geraldez* Eileen Gibbs* Mary Louise Giglio* Dr. Ann Gilbert* JoAnn Gilbert* Patricia Gilchrist* Joan Giuliano Diane Glas* Peggy & Donald Glynn Jo Ann Goff Georgean Goldman Nancy & Michael Gonzales* Laurel & Paul Goodman Annabelle Gordon Lynette Gordon Rachel & Howard Gottlieb* Sharon Greffin Lucie & Renald Gregoire* Darcy Griffin Mary & Robert Griley

Kathleen & Paul Grimes Michael Grodotzke Gabriel Guzman Patricia Guzman H Lynn & Arthur Hall* Patricia D. & John M. Halliday* Patricia J. & John R. Halliday Audrey & Deacon Joseph Hamamoto Kathleen Hamrock* Vanessa Hard* Kim & Matthew Hardy* Lynda & Edward Haroutunian Michelle & Timothy Harrington Geoffrey Harris Mary Harris* Denise Hart & Daniel Schwala Nicole & Harry Hartman Theresa Hausser* Richard Havard* Laura & John Haydel* Mattia & Thomas Healy* Mary Anne Hedrick* Marcia & Thomas Hellmuth Mike Henschel* Linda & Robert Hensley

Gabriel Hernandez Judy Hernandez Leticia Hernandez Maria & Ruben Hernandez* Claire & John Hickey* Carrie Higginbotham Gina Troncoso - Hightree Margaret & Gregory Higson* Delan & John Hilliard Pamela Hoefling Carol Hoffman Stefanie Holcomb* Jean & Walter Hollenstein* Geraldine & Robert Hollingshead Patricia & Dale Hollis Joan Horan Kristina & Andrew Horan Peter Horan Beverly & Kenneth Horn* Howard Brown & Sons Auto Sales, Inc. Mary & Kenneth Howell Eleanor Howells* Gemma & Shiao Hsieh Lori Hubbard* Peggy Hubbard* Jackie & Robert Huber Christine Hudson

Sr.Kathleen Burns (center) continues to serve SNDs around the world through her ministry on the congregational leadership team.

GLOBAL MISSION

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Third grade students from St. Jude the Apostle School in Westlake Village entertained the senior SNDs before Christmas.

INTERGENERATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

Part of our great story Nancy Huerta & Salvador Rodriguez Diane Hunn Ann Marie & William Hutto Rev. Leon Hutton I-J Anne & Richard Interrante Bryan Islas Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 380 Kathleen Jacobs Regina Janosky* Evelyn & Percival Javier Joan & Peter Jedrzejek Mary & Mark Jenkins Edna & Richard Jennings Sharon & Paul Joelson Edith Johnson Gordon Johnson Lara Pucik-Johnson Margaret Johnson Linda & William Jones* Maria & Raymond Jones* Mary Lou Jones Patricia Jones* Rose Ann & Thomas Jones Sally & Carl Jones*

Susan & Vincent Jones* Marilyn Jorgensen* Dennis Jurcak K Amelia Kacena Anne Kahle* Kathryn Kassar* Mary & Thomas Katafiasz Michelle & Matthew Kauffman Anne & William Kazak Kathleen Keliher Heidi & Bruce Kelly Ingrid & William Kelly* Kelly Rehabilitation Services Diana Kennedy & Spencer MacNeil Grace & Gary Kennedy* Patricia Kennedy* Kristene & Michael Kenney* Patsy & James Kiesner Nancy & William Kilbourn James Killian Margaret King Linda Klarin Knights of Columbus Council 13555, Los Angeles, CA

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Knights of Columbus Council 2498, Ventura, CA Knights of Columbus Council 5007, North Hills, 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 Carol & Dr. Arthur Kobal Julianne & John Koehler Marsha Koeller Nancy Kofranek* Cindy & Kevin Kozal Patricia & Raymond Krakowski Annette & Dr. Edmund Krause Barbara Kringle* Lynn & Edward Krol Vickie Kropenske Paulann & Deacon John Kruer* Thomas Krupa Krycler, Ervin, Taubman & Kaminsky JoAnne & Donald Kuebert* Joanne & John Kulka Mary & Cornelius Kusnierek Sherri Kuspa L Nancy & Robert LaBelle* Carmela & Frank Labrusciano Florence LaFemina Ellen LaFrieda Tanishka Lakra Bebe Lanquist* LaVonne & Louis Laughlin Christine & Dave Lavendier Mary & Alfred Lavorato* Carol & Gary Lawler Dorothy & John Lawson Judith Lazar Mary Leamy Patricia & Robert Leamy* Margaret LeDuff Kathleen & James Lee Sujung Lee William Lee

Anne & Rodney LeGate Leslie & John Lenko Jeanne Lenoir Yvonne & George Leung Benjamin Lewon Samantha Lex Sigmund Lichter* Virginia & Thomas Liederbach* Debra & Michael Lillyman Suet Lim Ann Lindahl Kimberly & Mark Lindaman Sharon Gordon-Link Jean Linn* Pamala List Magda Lizardo Randall Lizenbery Ruth & Carl LoBue* Lois Lofy* Stacy Logsdon Elizabeth & Joseph Loll* Jeannette & Dr. Dennis Longwill* Tam & Greg Lontok Sally & Patrick Lopker Luz Cruz-Lorente Carolyn Lorenz Jean Lowe* Linda Lower Victoria & Mark Lowerre Rebecca & William Lubitz* Suzanne & William Luke Gerard Luk-Pat Mary Lumsden Thinh Luu Kristin & Kenderton Lynch

M Aliyah M. Marilou & Linesto Macahilig* Joanne & James Mackie* Kathleen & Drew Madrigal Sr. Christina Maggi Connie Maguire Linda & Robert Maguire Mary Ann & Charles Maguire* Nancy Mahoney* Jane & Ralph Maiello Lynette & Richard Malfatti Kathleen & Gary Mallaley Michella Manning* Mary Ann Pilar Marcus* Patrice & David Marquez* Raymond Marquez Patricia & Mark Marsolino* Roslyn Martich* Barbara & Felix Masci Sylvia & Humberto Mastferrer Jacqueline & Kevin Mason Miriam & John Matulich Janice & Robert Mazurek* Katherine McBride Rita McClellan & John Meyers Teresa & Kevin McCormick Rev. Kevin McCracken Carroll & Jack McEachern* Jodee Mcelfresh Rosemary McDermott-Claire June McGahey Sharon McGarity Peter McGoey Beverly McGuire Francis McHugh* Catherine Lazaran-McKee Donna & Robert McKennon* Kathleen McKnight

Beatrice & Robert McMaster* Kevin McNamara Regina McShane & Vincent Ridge Mary & William McTomney Anna McVerry* Peter Medina* Anne & Michael Megowan* Christopher Meierhans Margaret & Daniel Meland Julita Mendoza Ellahe & Robert Mernick* Betty & Louis Merritt Renee & James Meskauskas* Cheryl Metoyer* Nanette & William Metz Ronald Meyer* Tessa & Jeffrey Michaels Maura & Joseph Miles Annmarie & Brian Miller Cathleen & Mark Miller Jeanette & Myron Miller* Susan Miller Terry Miller* Marc Milnes Clairemarie Minez Lingke & Risjar Moeis Mary & Richard Molina Loretta Monaco Lynette Monaco Karen & Paul Montagna Kathleen & John Moohr* Raymond Moon* Crystal & Timothy Mooney Michael Moore Gloria & Leonard Mora Maureen & David Morehouse Caroline Morelli Christina & David Moreno

SNDs visited St. Matthias Parish in Huntington Park to kick-off the Centennial Celebration. St. Matthias was one of the original ministries in 1924.

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Sr. Shirley McGovern reads to a group of students at St. Dominic School in Eagle Rock.

LITERACY

Part of our great story Denise & Christopher Morris* June Morris* Mary Morris Polly & Robert Morris Carol Morrissette Yvette Moss Lila Moulton Moving Seniors Forward Karen & Victor Moy* Allison & Christopher Moyer Judy & Gerald Mulenburg* Patricia & Michael Mulhern* Catherine & Sean Mullaney Jeanne & Laurence Murray N Rae & Michael Nastacio Sylvia Flores-Neal

Stephanie & Gary Negrete* Rosemary & Curtis Nemchak Margarita & Oscar Nevarez Deborah & Leonard Newcomb Louie Nguyen Thu Nguyen Teri & Michael Nicholls Angela & David Nichols* Erin Norris Charles Northcross Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angeles Tonya Noyola Ana Nunez* Margarita Nunez Patricia & Terry Nystrom*

Sr. Val Roxburgh receives a blessing from the team before she gives a talk during a Caritas Retreat.

YOUNG ADULT OUTREACH

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O Elizabeth O’Brien John O’Brien Jennifer Ocegueda-Reynosa & Fidencio Reynosa* Sharon O’Connor* Mary & Richard Ols Herbert O’Meara Margaret O’Neill Orangetheory Fitness Ramona Ornelaz Patricia and Donald O’Rourke* Angela & John Ortiz* Graciela Ortiz Rev. Colm O’Ryan Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Oxnard, CA Our Lady of Peace School, North Hills, CA Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Women’s Guild Downey, CA P-Q Maximilian Paetzold* Anne & Gregory Panattoni Paul Panetta Thomas Panno* Pantox LLC Patricia Papps Cynthia & Richard Pardi Patricia & Kenneth Parker Gloria Parra Greg Parrone Janet Parrone Jesus Pasos Joan Pastor Carol Patnaud

Sandra & Thomas Pavick Laura Pelaez Joanne & Reese Perkins Cynthia & Douglas Perry Peter Petrovsky Mary Joy & Gerard Petry Catherine Philipovitch Margaret & James Phillips Theresa Phipps Mary & James Pickerell Paul Pieri Elizabeth & Stephen Pietrolungo Kathy & Louis Pilloni Pine Grove Industries Inc. DBA Custom Printing Florie Pineda Valinda Pintauro Concetta Piro Kristin & George Pitt Donna Blasius-Pitzler Jean & Richard Pletcher Jill & George Plumb Antoinette Podesto Christine&nd Michael Pohlen Mary & Andrew Pollock Robin Potchka Betsy & Charles Potts Marian Power Peter Prado Linda Preston Noreen Pucik Antoinette Pugh Rubio Punzalan Larissa Purnell Anna Qualizza & Jerry Miyamoto Janet & Lawrence Quilici Dennis Quinn & Joe Sanchez R Yolanda Ramirez Jeri Ransen Madeline Rasche Elaine Rauterkus Jeanine & Ronald Redell Rosie & Joseph Redmond Sharon & Deacon Jack Redmond Adrienne & Clarence Reeves*

Marc & Amy Jo Reinoso Rose & Marek Relich Eric Relyea Mary Alice & Michael Reyburn* Vicki & John Rezzo* Michale Ribera Chad Ribordy Pauline Riendeau Larry Riggs Susan Riley Caren & Richard Rios Nicole & Mark Rittenhouse Nancy Rivera Margie & Frank Rivoli David Robbins Sandra & Gary Robisch Georgia & Michael Robles* Kerri Rochelle Dulcemaria Rodriguez Edis & Santos Rodriguez Anne Rog Margaret Rogers Sheryl & Patrick Rogers Robert Romano* Helen Ronan* Jeanne Ronay Erin & Adrian Rosales Sandra Rosas Barbara Rose Colette & Keith Rosenkranz Joanne & Wilford Ross Gaille & Jack Roth Claudia Roxburgh

Marti Ruble Patricia Rumble* Robert Rutherford Laurel & Wally Rutledge Tom Ryan S Holly & Peter Saari Sharon Sabol* Allison & Carl Sain* Teresita Sales* Christina Samii Carolyn & Gary Sanchez Janis & Robert Sanchez Luz & Leo Sanchez* Melodie Santana William Santangelo Cynthia & Douglas Sassen* Robyn & John Sauers Charlene Saw Vicki & William Sawtelle* Maria & David Schinderle Lynne & Thomas Schlarbaum* Dieter Schlosser Barbara A. Schnell Barbara L. & Lonnie Schnell Wendy & Paul Schreiber Rose & Alvin Schultz Edna & Paul Schumacher Mary Ann & John Schweppe Karen & Michael Schwieger Ann & Thomas Sciortino Samuel Scriven

These were some of the original students at St. Lawrence of Brindisi School in Watts.

MISSIONARY SPIRIT

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Border Compassion offers a humanitarian response to migrant families at the California-Mexico border.

Sr. Joyanne Sullivan shares her love of art with children while the parents receive legal assistance.

Staples Construction Company, Inc. Elizabeth Stein Patricia & Dale Stephens Barbara Sterbentz Mike & Debbie Steuert Patricia & Paul Stevens* Virginia Stolarz-Bauer* Ann Storc Mary & Terrance Strouse Lisa Stupar Sandi & James Stutzman* Kathleen Succa Mary Ellen & John Sullivan* Shari & Gregory Sullivan Rose Mary & Robert Swanstrom Mary Swartz

T Virginia & Phillip Tangalakis Lisa & John Tarn Maria & Robert Tarn WELCOMING IMMIGRANTS Mayra & Steven Tarn Robert W. Tarn Part of our great story Cecilia Terminel Ann & Manuel Terrazas* Edward Terrio Linda Scuderi Esmerelda Sosa David Tetzlaff Laura Segura Garrett South Judie & Gary Tetzlaff William Sellers Joseph Spaniol Michael Tetzlaff Palma Selufsky Maribeth & Gregg Spensiero Lawrence Thackery Farridah Shafiee & Susan & William Spies Margaret & Gustav Theobald* Fariborz Mortazavi Michele & Russell Spoto* Patricia & John Thiel Vivien Shea* Geraldine Spray Jennifer Maldonado-Thind Patricia & John Sheehan* Nicole Srott Joan Thomas Lucy Shiffrin St. Dominic School, Maureen & Ross Thomas Karina Shkadov Eagle Rock, CA Agnes Shtogren St. Joan of Arc Catholic Alexandra Thyssen Sandra & John Tiberti* Glabe & Marc Siegfriedt Church, Los Angeles, CA Pauline & Michael Timoney Mary & Richard Silvestri St. Lucy Catholic Church, Tisna Tjahjana Michelle Simmons Long Beach, CA Dorothy Sinclair St. Paschal Baylon Men’s Club, Tolman & Wiker Insurance Services, LLC Anna Maria Skarbrevik Thousand Oaks, CA Ellen & Bruno Tonin* Sharon Skinner* St. Paul the Apostle Church, Teresa Torrijos Deidre & Deacon David Smith Los Angeles, CA Irene & Gregory Totten Judy Smith Laura & Joseph Staines Robbie Totten Margaret & Warren Smith Mary & Tim Staley Clarice Tovani* Patricia Smith Carol & Walter Stanley* Gloria Tracy* Cindy & Sean Sneed Rebecca & Brian Stanley* Suzanne Tracy 16 2023 Impact Report, California Region

Bryan Tran Janice Tredway Triple-S Steel Stein Family Fund Dolores & Daniel Trout* Patty Tudman Linda Turgeon* Kathleen & Larry Turner U-V Jovi Usude Jane Valentin David Valentino Theresa Valenzuela Jose Valles Judy Van Wie Kathleen & Ernest Vasquez Mirtha & Rocco Vespe Rev. Theodore Vierra, CSP Susan Vigo* Maria & David Villanueva Martha Villegas W Sally Ann & Darryl Wallace* Elaine Walsh Rita & Robert Walter Michelle & Derek Warner Gwen Webb Jessie & Calvin Weddle Barbara & Seth Wegher-Thompson Francine & Gerald Weisbecker Christina Wengler Dona Whitaker* Marsha & Rubin White Mary Whitney Dick Williams Gloria & Dr. Jon Williams* Morris Wilson Judith Winston Ingrid & Allen Wisniewski* Victoria & James Witcher Grant Withers Karen & Patrick Withers Amy & Peter Wong* Susan & William Wood Richard Wormus

Y-Z Pamela & Stephen Yantzer Matthias Yoong Christine Yorihiro Delali & Damon Young Bridget & Glenn Younger Michelle Younghouse Kelli & George Zaehringer Carol & John Zegarac Lisa & Gerald Zins

We apologize for any misspellings or omissions.

Kindly notify the Mission Advancement Office to make any correction.

Thank you again and may God bless you always for your kindness to us and to those entrusted to our care.

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PA R T O F O U R G R E AT S T O R Y

Through The Wolbring Legacy Society Legacy—by definition, a legacy is something with long-lasting impact, transmitted by a predecessor or ancestor. As Sisters of Notre Dame, we recognize that our mission and ministries provide a deeply spiritual legacy for those entrusted to our care.

In this spirit, we recall the vision of Sr. Maria Aloysia Wolbring, our co-foundress. Not only did she leave us a spiritual legacy of trust in God’s provident care and outreach to the poor and marginalized, but she also used her own inheritance to fund our early ministries. Since our beginnings, donors have embraced our mission by including the Sisters of Notre Dame in their estate plans.

Estate planning can be considered a spiritual exercise, recognizing that our days on earth are limited. Planned giving professionals advise individuals to evaluate their plans at regular intervals: • When there is a significant change in one’s assets or financial situation.

• When there is a major life event such as a marriage, birth, death or divorce.

• When traveling abroad.

• Notwithstanding these other events, every 3 to 5 years.

This review should include identification of individuals and/or non-profit organizations

listed as beneficiaries of retirement accounts or life insurance policies.

The Sisters of Notre Dame are deeply grateful to our past and future planned giving donors, and we are humbled by their trust. Be assured that we cherish these legacies and are honored 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 18 2023 Impact Report, California Region

NUN RUN 2024, Celebrating 10 Years of Impact For the 10th year, the Nun Run supported outreach to those in need in Southern California, enabling many to experience God’s love and care. Our donors and participants contributed to: - Fostering faith formation and spiritual development in parishes; - Providing counsel and support to spiritual seekers of all ages; - Advocating and providing direct service to those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and discrimination; - Accompanying the sick through hospital chaplaincy, eldercare, and hospice; - Nurturing faith in young adults through retreats and outreach programs; - Offering praise, gratitude, and intercession for the needs of humankind.

Special thanks to our 2024 NUN RUN sponsors ST. JULIE’S CIRCLE Knights of Columbus Msgr. O’Connell Council #8072, Westlake Village PLATINUM SPONSORS Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries Horan MediaTech Advisers St. Paschal Baylon Men’s Club GOLD SPONSORS Associates of the Sisters of Notre Dame Cohen Land Use Law Knights of Columbus St. Timothy Council #13555, Los Angeles St. John’s Seminarians SILVER SPONSORS Absolute Plumbing & Rooting, Inc. AMD Roong Assured Partners Custom Printing, Inc. DJ’s California Catering EMCOR Mesa Energy Systems Knights of Columbus Fr. Leheny Council #5007, North Hills Knights of Columbus Simi Valley Council #5803, Simi Valley The Lenko Family • Staples Construction Succulentry • UCLA Health BRONZE SPONSORS Knights of Columbus Council #9969, Moorpark • Krycler, Ervin, Tabuman & Kaminsky Moving Seniors Forward Community Resource Group • Park Lane Flooring Thrivent Financial CHROME SPONSORS Howard Brown & Sons Auto Sales, Inc. • Kona Ice

Congratulations to our Award Winners TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM

Knights of Columbus Council 8072, Westlake Village CA TOP INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER

The Tarn Family LARGEST SCHOOL TEAM

Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Oxnard CA LARGEST FRIENDS & FAMILY TEAM

Horan Siblings & Friends MILEAGE CHALLENGE WINNERS

Male: Andy Bracken, 33.1 miles Female: Catherine Philipovitch, 90.73 miles A PUBLICATION OF THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME

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