Impact Report 2024

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

…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

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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.

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CENTENNIAL MASS AND RECEPTION 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!”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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*

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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.

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Global Impact EAST AFRICA

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.

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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* 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

Carol 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

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.

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Nina Estrella Mary Lu Everett & Wes Wooten

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* E Geraldine & 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

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F Yolanda 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.”

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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.

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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

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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 L Kimberly 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 INDIA

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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 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

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

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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 T Alice & Brian Takamiyashiro Carmen & Steven P. Tangherlini

Sisters welcomed many of the 16,000 attendees from across the USA and 16 foreign countries.

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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 U-V 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 W 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.

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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 Y-Z 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

We apologize for any misspelling or omissions.

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.

M A K I N G A L A S T I N G I M PA C T

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.

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