W E U P D AT E D O U R L O O K ! Every 20 years or so it is recommended to get a refreshed or new logo. This helps gain renewed attention and new supporters. While we want to have a more modern look, we are tied to our symbol, so we didn’t completely redesign it. HISTORY Forty years ago, when our community
SYMBOLISM The three elements— a cross
adopted the Notre Dame Sisters symbol, Sr.
for our Faith, the M for Mary for whom our
Margaret Proskovec, ND, was the artist who worked
Congregation is named, and wheat that
with a small committee of Sisters to design it over
represents the Eucharist and the initial vision
three years. Her original symbolism/vision remains.
of our foundress for a congregation that would endure through many difficulties and
In 1980, the symbol was presented to the General
persecutions—represent essential elements of
Chapter of the Notre Dame Congregation and
our vocation, history, and identity.
unanimously approved. Feel free to read more about Blessed Alix’s vision on our new website.
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