Notre Dame High School Student Leadership Conference Inspires and Uplifts
Notre Dame High School students from across the country gathered in Boston for workshops, prayer and community service. 16
Celebrating Our 2024 Jubilarians Jubilarians were honored across the country with celebrations in New England, Maryland and California. Learn more about their ministries and commitment to the mission.
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Celebrating Our Enduring Legacy of Goodness
Members of the Congregational Leadership Team, Sisters Mary Johnson and Amarachi Ezeonu, SNDdeN, o er congratulations at the 175th New England Gala. The evening celebrated courageous women and honored supporters, families and friends.
Susan Dennin Director of Communications, Managing Editor
On our cover
Sisters Joanne Sullivan and Judy Ward, SNDdeN with students from St. Patrick’s School in Lowell, Massachusetts, the longest running educational ministry of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in New England.
Preparing for Final Vows
Family Teach-In for Justice
Reflection
Education—Updates from Across the Province
Growing Community in Sister Dorothy Stang’s Memory
Courageous Conversations
Cushing Award
Sisters Stand Against Human Tra cking
Sowing Goodness
Volume 3, Number 2
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (SNDdeN) make known God’s goodness through educating for life and taking a stand with people living in poverty, especially women and children.
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Dear Notre Dame Friends,
Welcome to the Winter 2024 Annual Report issue of Sowing Goodness magazine!
As we embark on this new leadership chapter in the Province, we thank the former East-West Leadership Team members for their love, compassion and commitment to our shared vision.
This past summer and fall, we celebrated the Jubilees of over 30 remarkable Sisters whose anniversaries span 50 to 80 years of sel ess service. Each Sister’s journey is a living testament to St. Julie’s vision, embodying a profound commitment to working for justice and peace with her whole heart. We invite you to read their stories and re ect on how each has dedicated her one and only life to serve others and make a lasting impact.
October brought a beautiful milestone—our 175th Anniversary Gala—where we joyfully celebrated the goodness that has ourished across New England. It was an evening of re ection on our rich history, gratitude for our ongoing ministries, and recognition of those who have joined us as partners in this courageous mission. The joy captured in the photos from that night mirrors the strength and depth of our legacy.
On your journey through this issue, you will nd stories of our justice and peace initiatives that address critical issues including racism and human tra cking and our deep dedication to the care of creation through LaudatoSi’. You will also see how the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame Learning Community continue to inspire our students to become compassionate leaders, both in and out of the classroom.
Within these pages, we share the spirit of unwavering love and commitment that ows through our Sisters, Associates, sta , faculty and students. United in heart and spirit, we remain strong in our collective mission to make known God’s goodness, now and always. We hope you will continue to walk alongside us as we nurture and carry forward this sacred legacy for the next 175 years and beyond.
With heartfelt gratitude and blessings, The Leadership Team of the U.S. East-West Province
Our Community Preparing for Final Vows— An Intercultural Experience
BY SISTER GILLIAN WALLACE, SND de N
THIS SUMMER, I had a transformative experience in Namur, Belgium. I spent eight weeks there with 21 other Sisters preparing to make their nal vows. The other participants were from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Kenya. Formators and translators came from Peru and the United States. We were welcomed warmly by the local south Belgian community, most of whom were decades older than ourselves. Not that age mattered. We all are daughters of our foundresses, St. Julie Billiart and Françoise Blin de Bourdon.
Thanks to the detailed planning of the organizing committee, we participants furthered our Notre Dame journeys by hearing interesting information from speakers across the globe. These speakers came to us in person or via Zoom. The topics varied, and I also learned a lot from my fellow participants’ questions and comments.
It was exciting to live interculturally. I heard more than four di erent languages on any given day. It felt so amazing to pray with my Sisters as they danced, sang and prayed prayers I hadn’t heard before. I could join them in at least some of the songs and prayers as time progressed. Dancing, as it happens, came naturally! We danced between lectures, during Mass, and several nights on the oor where most of us slept.
One of the most profound experiences was praying contemplatively with
my Sisters in front of the resting places of St.Julie and Françoise in Namur’s Heritage Centre. Our rst pilgrimage was across Namur, where we visited the rst convent. Sitting on the steps where St. Julie and Françoise lived and worked with my Sisters worldwide was amazing. There’s an intimacy of place, of knowing our foundresses trod the same steps on which we were sitting, which felt profound.
The other pilgrimage site that stands out the most is Cuvilly, France, the birthplace of St.Julie. Today, her reconstructed home serves as a prayer and educational space. We retraced the path St.Julie would have taken to
Mass, singing holy songs as we walked. We ended the day with a lively party at the adjacent convent, hosted by our Sisters from the Congo, who now minister to nearby communities. I feel beyond fortunate to have made friends with Sisters of Notre Dame worldwide. My understanding of and relationship with St.Julie and Françoise feels deeper, more intimate, having trod the hallowed ground they once walked. If one purpose of the Final Vow Programme was to deepen the understanding of our journey in Notre Dame, I would say that mission was accomplished! And for this, I remain profoundly grateful. ❊
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AN ENERGETIC GROUP OF SISTERS
AND STAFF attended the Ignatian Solidarity Network’s (ISN) annual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) in Washington, D.C., from October 26–28, 2024.
The ISN partners with hundreds of Catholic universities, high schools
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and parishes across the country, providing social justice education grounded in Catholic Social Teaching and mobilizing its members to take action on social justice issues.
As part of its programming, ISN organizes the annual IFTJ —the nation’s largest annual Catholic social
ASSOCIATES OF THE SISTERS of Notre Dame de Namur are lay persons—women and men—who promise to live out the charism, spirituality and mission of the Sisters in their own lives. They aim to witness God’s goodness and provident love daily.
Many Associates have a solid connection to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur before beginning their yearlong discernment program, which culminates in their commitment as Associates.
Victoria Virgo-Christie, an Associate since 2005, worked with the Sisters for twenty years before retiring last year. She shared: “My experience as an Associate and my relationship with the Sisters for so many years have been lifegiving to me and help me to share the Goodness of God as I live my life.”
Associates are bonded in heart and spirit through their commitment to foundress St.Julie Billiart and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Visit snddeneastwest.org/as-an-associate to learn more about Association. ❊
LEFT : Sisters Bárbara Gutiérrez and Vivien Echekwubelu, SNDdeN join with students from Notre Dame Academy Hingham at the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.
justice gathering and advocacy day— for 2,000+ people each year.
As a sponsor of the IFTJ this year, in addition to participating in seminars and breakout sessions, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur hosted a booth at the conference expo. They had the opportunity to talk with many high school and college students and young adults about our shared interest in social justice and advocacy work, and to share information about the Sisters, our charism, mission and ministry around the world. ❊
Victoria Virgo-Christie, Lydia Wahab and Lynne Clarkin, AND.
Education
Notre Dame High School Student Leadership I
THIS SUMMER, student leaders from 11 schools across our learning community came together at Emmanuel College for this year’s Student Leadership Conference. More than a hundred students and their teachers and chaperones joined our Sisters for several days of workshops, uplifting speeches, prayer, community service—and a little downtime at a ballgame at Boston’s famous Fenway Park!
UOn a day dedicated to the theme of leadership, Sister Pat O’Brien, SNDdeN gave a moving presentation on St.Julie Billiart as a leader. She challenged the students to have the courage to make mistakes and to step out of their comfort zones. “Julie knew that mistakes are part of the human condition,” she re ected, “God expects them, and so should we.”
Afterward, Sisters Bárbara Gutiérrez, Carol Lichtenberg, Kristin Hokanson,
Mary T. Kelleher, Maryalyce Gilfeather, Pat Toce, Rita Sturwold, Susan Thornell, Julie Mokidi, Ellen Dabrieo and Patricia Shea, SNDdeN met with students for discussion sessions. Students had the chance to ask the Sisters questions about their vocations and the legacy of Saint Julie Billiart.
“I loved learning about the rich history of my school and the dedication the Sisters have to their schools,” shared Audrey Shisler, a student from
Notre Dame students, teachers and Sisters gather on the Emmanuel College campus.
“A huge thing I learned is that you have to put yourself out there. If you don’t put yourself out there you won’t get as much out of the situations you’re in. People are usually friendly and welcoming.”
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Rosario Student at Notre Dame Cristo Rey, Methuen, Massachusetts
Summit Country Day School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Inspired by the conference, she plans to help organize sustainability initiatives at her school.
Other highlights from the conference included a virtual meeting with congregational leadership team members, Sisters Mary Johnson and Lorraine Connell, SNDdeN, and time dedicated to service projects within Boston.
This year’s conference was organized by Sister Rosemary Reynolds, SNDdeN and Gina Helms, Campus Minister at Badin High School in Ohio. Sisters Maria Delaney and Pat Toce, SNDdeN provided critical support.
The Notre Dame High School conference seeks to empower these student leaders from across the country to do their best and follow their passions. “It is a joy for me to
join our Notre Dame High School students and faculty members each year as we share in our common charism and mission,” said Sister Rosemary. “As Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, we are blessed to know that the charism and mission are alive and well in the hands of our students and faculty members.” ❊
ABOVE : Students enjoying a baseball game at Boston’s Fenway Park.
LEFT : Sister Rosemary Reynolds, SNDdeN presented with a gift.
Student leaders participating in discussions.
NETWORK Lobby’s Nuns on S
THE NATIONWIDE TREK OF NETWORK LOBBY’S Nuns on the Bus “Vote Our Future” tour included a special stop at Notre Dame High School San Jose (NDSJ), the Center for Women’s Leadership in Silicon Valley!
NETWORK Advocates for Catholic Social Justice initiative is part of a nationwide Election Education Campaign that encourages multiissue voting for the common good. This justice advocacy organization, started by Catholic sisters over 50 years ago, hit the road for its rst in-person tour in six years. Sister Simone Campbell, SSS , NDSJ Women of Impact honoree in 2015, founded Nuns on the Bus and earned a Presidential Medal of Freedom award in 2022 for her profound peacebuilding and social justice achievements. Her advocacy continues along with the tireless work of our Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Student leaders hosted a rally and spoke to the student body about important issues aligning with Catholic social teaching in areas that support health care, a ordable housing, environmental justice and digni ed wages. Sister Nancy O’Shea, SNDdeN spoke to the students, and then, it was time to sign the Bus—an iconic moment with signatures nationwide!
To punctuate this event, the League of Young Women Voters student o cers coordinated with the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters to o er a voter registration drive at lunchtime.
Notre Dame Academy
HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
THE HALLMARKS of a Notre Dame learning community unite our schools and ministries around shared values. During the summer and in preparation for the new school year, our school community focused on Hallmark #2: “We honor the dignity and sacredness of each person.”
Faculty and sta participated in a retreat focused on ways to integrate the Hallmark, and student campus ministry coordinators for Notre Dame Academy (NDA ) Hingham participated in a training retreat on Cape Cod revolving around outreach and the Hallmarks. These student leaders planned grade-level retreats, outreach initiatives and worship services, and participated in service projects.
ABOVE : Sister Nancy O’Shea, SNDdeN speaks at the NETWORK Nuns on the Bus stop at Notre Dame High School San Jose.
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METHUEN, MASSACHUSETTS
ON MAY 4, Notre Dame Cristo Rey celebrated 20 years at their annual gala, honoring the students, faculty, donors and leaders who have made it one of the highest-performing schools across the national Cristo Rey network. During the
event, alumna Shelby Morales’21 presented a donation of $53,000 to help establish the Sister Mary Murphy, SNDdeN Alumni Emergency Fund providing nancial support for students to and through college.
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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
NOTRE DAME SAN JOSE held its annual Opening Days Week retreat at Santa Clara University to kick o the new school year. Faculty and sta reunited to prepare for the new academic year and re ect on Hallmark #6 of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur: “We create community among those with whom we work and with those we serve.” Several Sisters attended to bless the year ahead.
Enduring Legacy of Goodness in New England!
THE OCTOBER 16 GALA celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in New England was a joyous and inspiring evening, bringing together over 300 sisters, families, faculty, sta and friends. The evening was emceed by Sister Pat O’Brien, SNDdeN, a member of the U.S. East-West Leadership Team. The event was one of many celebrations during the anniversary year that honored the Sisters’ rich history since their arrival in the Archdiocese of Boston in 1849. From their early days at Saint Mary’s in the North End of Boston, the Sisters faced discrimination and challenges, but their
trust in God’s goodness was their guiding light and source of courage. Their pioneering spirit led to the founding of nearly 100 schools and ministries throughout New England, showcasing their remarkable resilience that continues to impact the countless communities they serve. Guests at the gala met students and faculty from our sponsored ministries, discovering rsthand how the Notre Dame charism and mission continue to thrive. The theme, “An Enduring Legacy of Goodness,” resonated profoundly, and all felt the energy during the reception and throughout the evening.
ABOVE : Sisters, friends, family and supporters gather to celebrate the 175th anniversary.
BELOWLEFT : Sisters stand for a song at the 175th Anniversary Gala.
BELOW : Sister Pat O’Brien, SNDdeN served as emcee for the 175th Anniversary Gala.
Notre Dame. In addition to receiving a certi cate, their names will be inscribed in a book kept in the chapel of the motherhouse in Namur, Belgium, so that they will be remembered daily in the Sisters’ prayers.
The event was an opportunity to express gratitude to all those who have been part of this journey—co-workers, students, benefactors and friends—whose support and partnership have been vital. In honor of their dedication to the mission, the Enduring Legacy of Goodness Award was bestowed on three exemplars who have contributed so generously of their time, talent and treasure: Kathleen Sennott, Al and Diane Kaneb, and the Mahoney-McNamee family. Each honoree is also designated as a “Companion on the Journey” of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Our congregation established this designation to recognize those who, by their presence and support, have signi cantly contributed to the mission of
Throughout these 175 years, the Sisters continue to be blessed by dedicated women and men who share the commitment to the vision and mission of Saint Julie. Looking ahead with excitement, the Sisters are con dent that, with continued support, their legacy of faith, hope and goodness will continue to shine brightly for future generations. ❊
ABOVE : Kathy Sennott (center) and guests at the 175th Anniversary Gala.
LEFT : Sister Maria Delaney, SNDdeN (center) with Al Kaneb (center-left) and family.
BELOW : The MahoneyMcNamee family.
E W S W T L E
BY THE EAST-WEST LAUDATO SI’ EXTENDED TEAM
“Earth, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor. (2) The world is a web of relationships… Everything is interconnected.” (240) — Laudato Si’
POPE FRANCIS HAS CALLED US to deepen our awareness and to respond concretely to the urgent need to care for Earth, which is seriously threatened by destruction. In considering plans of action, we, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur of the East-West Unit, having spent the past year revisiting and rediscovering the magni cence of the land and creatures under our care, are now embarking on the next step, the collective writing of our Land
Ethic. In considering options about the future of this land, the Land Ethic will guide our collective decisionmaking. This is not the rst time our Sisters have written a Land Ethic; the Sisters of the former Ipswich Province wrote theirs in 2015. This led them to put 71 acres of their Ipswich land into conservancy.
What is a Land Ethic?
The environmentalist Aldo Leopold wrote A Sand County ALMANAC in 1949, explaining his conception of a LAND ETHIC : “An ethic that treats land not as a commodity but as a community of soil, water, plants and animals.” Leopold explains:
•A land ethic expands the de nition of community to include humans and all parts of Earth: soil, water, plants, animals and land.
•A thing is right or ethical when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong or unethical when it tends to do otherwise.
•Care for people cannot be separated from care for the land and all creatures. All are connected, are intertwined.
For a deeper understanding, see: www.aldoleopold.org/blog/ understanding-the-land-ethic or read: A Sand County ALMANAC . ❊
Contemplative space at the Ipswich Province Center.
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IN HONOR OF Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN a powerful transformation of the land has taken shape at the Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living Community in Worcester, Massachusetts. Sister Patricia (Patty) Butler, SNDdeN and Sister Paula Cormier, PBVM started the eponymous garden, symbolizing a living tribute to Sister Dorothy’s legacy. In April, community members from a local parish came to the assisted living community to help set up the garden and built six raised beds lled with soil. Seedlings were started in May, and by the end of summer, deliveries of abundant fresh produce reached people in need.
Sister Paula rst proposed adding a garden to the community’s land. She wanted a space for residents and local community members to visit and get
their hands dirty! When plans for the garden became concrete in February, around the anniversary of Sister Dorothy’s death, it seemed tting to dedicate it to her. “Paula used these words: ‘It’s a dream garden, and it should be in memory of Sister Dorothy Stang,’” said Sister Patty.
Sister Patty was director of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Congregational mission support o ce from 1990–2005, during which time Sister Dorothy worked in Brazil. Late at night, Sister Dorothy would call her, asking for money to fund projects supporting the farmers and ranchers in the Amazon.
“Sister Dorothy had such a huge vision,” said Sister Patty. “Her heart was bigger than herself. She just wanted her people not to be su ering from the ranchers who were cutting
down the trees and ruining the land where they were farming.”
With Sister Dorothy’s help, the settlers of Para, Brazil, built a preserve-making factory and acquired telephone service in the jungle. She even helped plan a hydroelectric plant to be built in the forest.
“One day, I was in my o ce in Boston, and a big package of papers arrived. It was the blueprint for a hydroelectric plant. Her vision was huge,” Sister Patty said. “And today, they have a hydroelectric plant in the jungle. She did it.”
The cartons of assorted vegetables harvested and delivered to the food pantry of St. Bernard’s Parish and the Mustard Seed, a Catholic Worker community in Worcester, are a testament to Sister Dorothy and her vision! ❊
Volunteers help install the Dorothy Stang Memorial Garden.
THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR Anti-Racism Team (A.R.T.) hosted a workshop for Sisters, Associates and sta at the province center in Belmont, California on August 7. The group discussed privilege and racism, and learned more about the experiences of our Sisters of color and the role of allies in the work of anti-racism.
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur are called to do this work together, and it is essential to be open and vulnerable with each other as we delve into anti-racism training. The group explored how we work with our Sisters, Associates, co-workers, sta and others in a way that is “both/and” rather than “either/or,” based on the transformational values. The work must be done from the heart, not the head. Sisters of color and those who are not cannot do this without each other as we strive to be in the right relationship with each other.
As a congregation, we stand against systemic racism and in favor of policies and actions that will move us toward a just society for people of all races. ❊
AST. MARY’S SCHOOL in Lynn, Massachusetts, presented the Cardinal Cushing Award to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the Sisters of St.Joseph on October 2 at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.
The school awards the Cushing Award to a vigorous champion of Catholic education whose personal and professional life mirrors St.Mary’s mission.
St. Mary’s has a proud legacy of providing quality Catholic education dating back to the school’s opening in 1881. Two groups who played a critical role in that mission were the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the Sisters of St. Joseph.
After the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur came to Boston in 1849, they expanded their outreach from the North End of Boston to Lowell, Salem and other communities and were invited to teach in Lynn in 1881. The Sisters of Notre Dame taught at the elementary level from the school’s opening and at St.Mary’s Girls High starting in 1923. They maintained a presence at the school into the 1990s.
The Sisters of St.Joseph came to Boston in 1873. Four days after they arrived in Jamaica Plain, Mother Mary Regis and three companions opened three grades in the basement of St.Thomas Church. The Sisters of St. Joseph sta ed St.Mary’s Boys High School for over 35 years, leaving before the boys and girls high schools merged in 1968.
“There are generations of St.Mary’s graduates who bene ted from the outstanding academic instruction and the lessons in life taught by the Sisters,” said Head of School Dr.John F. Dolan. “The strength of St.Mary’s today lies in the support we receive from those alumni, who acknowledge and appreciate what St.Mary’s did for them and the critical role the Sisters played.” ❊
Sisters Pat O’Brien, Maria Delaney, Ellen Dabrieo, Nancy Rowen and Leonore Coan, SNDdeN at the Cardinal Cushing Award ceremony.
BY SISTER RITA HEYWOOD, SNDdeN
SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR advocate for justice, peace and the integrity of creation. As part of our commitment, we seek to raise awareness against human tra cking. Each year, Sisters publicly stand with victims of human tra cking at the Stop Human Tra cking Public Demo organized by the Sisters of St.Joseph at Mount Saint Joseph in Brighton, Massachusetts. The next gathering is expected in January 2025 in Brighton, Massachusetts. ❊
Sisters Stand Against T Students Gather in Global Solidarity
STUDENTS FROM SIX Notre Dame high schools in the U.S. met virtually with SisterIsabelle Izika, SNDdeN, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur’s UN representative, on October 3, 2024, ahead of the International Day of the Girl. The event began with students sharing hopes for girls globally, fostering a spirit of inspiration.
“The session offered me a lot of insight. I heard so many things, specifically about the pressure of being a girl, that made me feel so seen and heard in a way I hadn’t felt before . . . it gave us hope that our shared experiences could lead us to something greater.”
Anna Fox, Notre Dame Belmont ’26
Students highlighted issues a ecting girls and proposed solutions. Notre Dame High School, San Jose, addressed period product access, citing their annual drive. Mount Notre Dame High School, Cincinnati, discussed the pressure on girls to excel. The Summit Country Day School, Cincinnati, focused on limited health and mental health support access. Notre Dame Academy Hingham, Massachusetts, raised concerns about fast fashion, promoting sustainable practices like a coat drive. Notre Dame High School, Belmont, California, emphasized the need for female leadership. Notre Dame Academy Worcester,
Massachusetts, raised awareness of abuse and human tra cking.
Sister Isabelle shared her advocacy work, underscoring the need to amplify marginalized voices. The event featured a dialogue between students, campus ministers and Sister Isabelle, enriching their understanding of the issues. She plans to highlight the students’ concerns on the Day of the Girl website, uniting their e orts with global advocacy for girls’ rights. ❊
“We are here for the voiceless.”
Sister Isabelle Izika, SNDdeN
Sisters Leonore Coan, Monica Madden and Rita Heywood, SNDdeN.
BY EMILYE LEWIN, PROVINCIAL ARCHIVIST
THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR West Archives houses a collection of Native American baskets that was donated to the College of Notre Dame in San Jose, now Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), during the 1910s. The baskets were gifted to the Sisters by two English pioneer families, the Millers and the Kirks, after their daughters were educated at the College. It was initially thought that Native mothers made the baskets in exchange for their daughters’ education; however, research later determined that the baskets were made and sold as part of the local tourist trade, where the families purchased them.
The collection served as a teaching aid in various classes; however, when the Sisters moved to Belmont, they opened the Museum of Indigenous Cultures of the Paci c Rim and the Far West and displayed the baskets there for decades. In 1965, as the College continued to grow, the
museum closed to make space for additional classrooms. Upon its closure, the Archives accessioned the collection to ensure long-term preservation of the materials.
In 2009, the process of examining ownership and returning the baskets began. Returning objects like these to those with historical or cultural ownership is an essential practice for institutions with archives.
This action allows us to build relationships with local tribe members while acknowledging colonialism’s history. The baskets may also have unique qualities, making them valuable to the cultural history of the tribes, or tribe members may also have emotional or intellectual ties to the objects. Returning them provides a form of recognition of the tribes’ cultural heritage that is important for us to acknowledge.
Kathy O’Connor, former SNDdeN West Archivist, consulted with Native American basketry experts who
evaluated the items to nd potential tribal connections. Identifying weaving styles, materials and other details from the baskets linked to di erent regions and tribes determines which tribes to contact. We sent letters from the SNDdeN West Archives to representatives of local tribes to begin this process, and the work continues.
The SNDdeN West Archives hopes to return each basket to those with cultural ownership.
During the interim, a portion of the collection has been moved to the Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Library at NDNU, where students and other visitors can view the baskets and read about their history. While the process continues, we invite members of the public to NDNU ’s campus to experience this display in person. Even after the baskets are returned, the Sisters’ Archives will continue to preserve the history through photographs and documents illuminating the connection between the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the Native tribes of the Paci c Northwest. ❊
Spirituality
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BY SISTER ANN HOWARD, SND de N
IN 2014, FIVE PROVINCES of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur— California, Boston, Ipswich, Chesapeake and Connecticut— merged to form the U.S. East-West Province, now celebrating ten years. I’m from Connecticut, where I met the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur during my rst year of college. Today, I serve at Trinity Washington University as Director of Campus Ministry, guiding students in their studies and community service. Being called to think beyond the former geographic boundaries of my Connecticut origins has made me appreciate our extensive reach towards promoting God’s goodness while embodying social justice, both as East-West and internationally. The Connecticut ag and motto, Qui transtulit sustinet, ‘the One who transplanted, still sustains,’ seems apropos.
Re ecting on our ten years as a larger province, I nd three aspects particularly life-giving. First, we have expanded our relationships,
connecting former provinces through Zoom, writing and in-person gatherings. This broader reach has deepened our understanding and commitment to promoting God’s goodness and social justice.
Secondly, spiritual life is a continuous journey of deepening our relationship with God and others. Inspired by the letters of St.Julie and the stories of early Sisters, I’ve found strength in community living and ministry. Prayer and re ection guide my daily path, helping me connect faith with action.
Lastly, unity is essential. The U.S. East-West Province encourages creativity and connection, bringing together Sisters, Associates and others
in our mission of education and service. This unity helps us identify as Sisters of Notre Dame East-West, attentive to both coasts’ events and challenges.
These past ten years have been transformative in expanding our mission and my ministry at Trinity Washington University. Working with rst-generation students and students of color has been especially meaningful. May we embrace our new size, deepen our spiritual life, and live with open hearts and minds as we continue to grow. Let us remain true to our motto, “The One who transplants will sustain,” and continue proclaiming the goodness of God in all we do. ❊
Sisters celebrate at the 10th Anniversary Celebration in Belmont, California.
ABOVE : Sisters Eileen Burns, Jean Stanford, Maureen Casey and Kristin Hokanson, SNDdeN, at the 10th Anniversary Celebration at Emmanuel College.
Celebrating Our 2024 Jubilarians
80 Years (1944)
Ann Marie McAndrews
Ani Wihbey
75 Years (1949)
Aileen Marie Bermingham (deceased)
Avelina Garcia
Elaine McTaggart
Celeste Pagliarulo
70 Years (1954)
Gertrude Boracca
Marie Frances Burke
Carol Cahill
Elizabeth Calcagni (deceased)
Catherine Loretto Delaney
Ellen Glavin
Marie Beatrice
Janson-LaPalme
Mary T. Kelleher
Mary McCue
Barbara Metz
Carole Proctor
Anne Stevenson
60 Years (1964)
Linda Bessom
Margaret Connor
Maria Delaney
Anne Mary Donovan
Ellen Foley
Kathleen Gallivan
Geraldine McPhee
Susan Raymo
Paula Tak
Marie Verrilli
Magdalena Yang
50 Years (1974)
Elaine Margaret Bain
Anne-Louise Nadeau
Lorraine Tiani
Jubilarians at Emmanuel College in Boston.
Jubilarians at the celebration in Windsor, Connecticut.
80 Years of Service
Sister Ann Marie (Agnes Dolores) McAndrews, SNDdeN
Sister Ann Marie McAndrews, SNDdeN was the oldest of six children, born to a family of limited means but of deep love. Inspired by the Sisters who taught her in high school, she entered the congregation in 1947 and began her rst mission, teaching third grade at St.Joseph School in Somerville, Massachusetts. Young and inexperienced, she was overwhelmed! But, with the encouragement of her superior, she persisted and became an accomplished educator who taught for 30 years in many schools throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire, in the classroom and as a principal and director of religious education.
For the past 27 years she has served as pastoral associate at St. George Parish in Framingham, Massachusetts, planning funeral services, baptism preparations and home visits. She has also been active in prison ministry for more than 20 years.
Sister Ani Wihbey, SNDdeN has led a life of service that has always re ected her deep commitment as an advocate for positive change.
Though she trained as a nurse during World War II, the Sisters were a teaching order, so Sister Ani spent many years as an educator before returning to school to get her nursing degree.
Her life of service next brought her to Brazil where she lived among the people and provided health education so they could care for themselves. For nearly 15 years, and during the Nicaraguan Contra Revolutionary War, she ministered among the people of Nicaragua. She returned to Brazil in 1999 and continued to serve for the next 22 years.
Sister Ani has been a passionate advocate and leader for ecological change since the mid-1970s and gives thanks to God for the hope given by Pope Francis, especially through his LaudatoSi’ encyclical.
Sister Ani (Anne Caroline) Wihbey, SNDdeN
ABOVE : Sisters Ani Wihbey and Anne Marie McAndrews, SNDdeN receive applause at the Emmanuel Jubilee Celebration.
Sister Marie Annette Burkart, SNDdeN leads procession for Belmont Jubilee Mass.
ABOVE : Sisters Ann Marie McAndrews and Anne Stevenson, SNDdeN at the Emmanuel Jubilee.
LEFT : Sisters Patty Chappell, Magdalena Yang and Martin de Porres Coleman, SNDdeN at the Belmont Jubilee.
BELOW : Sisters Josita Colbert, Bobby English and Tracy Dill, SNDdeN at the Jubilee in Baltimore.
Sister Aileen Bermingham, SNDdeN joined the congregation in 1949, two months after her high school graduation. As a young teacher on her rst mission, Sister Aileen fell in love with her work at Moreland Notre Dame School in Watsonville, California. Her career in education took her to schools across California, including Los Angeles, Chico, San Francisco and San Jose.
In 1974, she received a surprise call from Rome, asking her to serve as the provincial superior for the California Province. This proved to be a deeply rewarding journey.
Following her tenure in leadership, Sister Aileen went to the Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County’s John XXIII Center in San Jose, helping provide meals, counseling and outreach to senior citizens in the community. At the time of her jubilee, Sister Aileen re ected that through all her ministries, she has been inspired by the Book of John’s declaration that “God is love,” and is deeply thankful for the support of her Sisters in community.
As a young girl, Sister Avelina Garcia, SNDdeN was inspired by the deep faith of her family and fellow parishioners. She attended Notre Dame High School in San Jose, California, where she helped pay her tuition by cleaning the art teacher’s classroom.
After entering, she served as cook, housekeeper and assistant nurse in the Sisters’ communities. Then came a life-changing phone call, informing her she had received a scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theology and completed a master’s degree in religious education.
She has sought to share the gift of education with others. Her ministries— teaching and serving as religious education coordinator—have taken her across California. She has coordinated St.Patrick Parish’s con rmation program and volunteered in prison ministry. She now resides at Mercy Retirement & Care Center in Oakland, California. She is grateful for a life spent engaging with God’s people.
Sister Avelina (Guadalupe Julie) Garcia, SNDdeN
Sisters Anne Locke, Catherine Waldron and Jean Stoner, SNDdeN at the Belmont Jubilee Celebration.
Sister Elaine (Bernard Marie) McTaggart, SNDdeN
The youngest of four children, Sister Elaine McTaggart, SNDdeN grew up in Milton, Massachusetts. She entered the convent after being inspired by the Sisters who taught her in high school.
Beginning with her rst mission, as a fourth grade teacher in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Sister Elaine found her calling. A deeply committed educator, she taught for 49 years in the classroom, followed by ten years of tutoring. Over the course of her career, she taught various grades, including elementary school, junior high school, and high school math and science. Her journey as an educator even took her back to St.Gregory’s, her alma mater, where she found herself teaching the children of her former classmates!
Re ecting on her 75 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, she appreciates the signi cant changes in the congregation over the years. She believes in the strength and resilience of the Notre Dame community.
Sister Celeste Pagliarulo, SNDdeN
Sister Celeste Pagliarulo, SNDdeN has served in many ministries. She worked as a teacher in California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, and as a school principal in Portland, Oregon. She later served as a teacher and librarian at Moreland Notre Dame School in Watsonville, California.
Sister Celeste was twice published in the Southern California Quarterly and has been recognized for her research and articles about the Carmel Mission and its curator, Harry Downie. Her research was important in the historical preservation of the Mission.
One of her favorite ministries was serving at the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Generalate in Rome, learning to navigate the Italian language and culture.
She now volunteers teaching English to immigrants from Afghanistan, Iran, Mexico and Vietnam, a ministry she nds deeply inspiring.
Sisters Barbara Metz and Mary T. Kelleher, SNDdeN.
Sister Denise Curry, SNDdeN and Teresa Cattaneo, a former Sister and Associate.
70 Years of Service
Sister Gertrude (Mary Joachim) Boracca, SNDdeN
Sister Gertrude Boracca, SNDdeN was raised in Aromas, California, amidst the serenity of an apple orchard. Intending to become a physical education teacher, she enrolled at Hartnell College in Salinas, California.
During her time at Hartnell, she crossed paths with Sisters Mary Wilfred and June Canoles, SNDdeN. Their in uence was profound, as they guided her toward a life of service.
Following their example, Sister Gertie entered the novitiate. She greatly enjoyed teaching at the Notre Dame elementary schools from Los Angeles to Portland, Oregon. She spent the summer months preparing the children of migrant workers for the reception of their First Holy Communion.
Sister Gertie became a director of religious education and coordinated religious education programs for the Monterey Diocese. She served for several years as pastoral care director at Notre Dame Villa and at Our Lady of Fatima Villa, in Saratoga, California, and became a certi ed massage therapist volunteering in hospice care.
Sister Marie Frances (Mary Martin) Burke, SNDdeN
Sister Marie Frances Burke, SNDdeN was born in Hartford, Connecticut. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1954, taking the name Sister Mary Martin, though she later returned to her birth name.
She began her life of service in education, teaching at various schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut. In 1976, Sister Marie Frances transitioned to social work at the Church on the Green in Waterbury, Connecticut, where she served until 1991. She has helped those experiencing homelessness nd gainful employment. She became the team administrator and president of In-The-Making Company in Waterbury, a training program for women in need. After retiring, she continued volunteering at In-The-Making Company while focusing on networking for social justice.
Sister Marie Frances has dedicated her life to social work, social justice, and the values and commitments of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Virginia Day, Nancy Haines, Kathleen Daly, Sister Maria Delaney, SNDdeN, Mary Travato Carson, and Sister Theresa Carlow, SNDdeN (Base Communities) at the Windsor Jubilee.
Sister Carol (Edward Louise) Cahill, SNDdeN
Sister Carol Cahill, SNDdeN was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and raised in South Boston. Religious
Sister Elizabeth (Mary St. Elizabeth) Calcagni, SNDdeN (1935–2024)
life called to the family; two of her sisters also became Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur!
Sister Carol’s rst mission was in Providence, Rhode Island, where she spent six years teaching. Most of Sister Carol’s ministries have focused on education and teaching students in second to eighth grades. Following her time in Providence, she taught in Massachusetts, before moving into school administration and serving rst as assistant principal at
St. Gregory’s in Dorchester and then as principal of Holy Rosary School in Lawrence and Immaculate Conception School in Lowell.
After retiring from teaching, Sister Carol continued her ministry, performing secretarial work for the Boston Province Center and volunteering with the Mother St. Joseph’s House in Wake eld, Massachusetts. Sister Carol is grateful for the loving support of her family, friends and her Sisters in religion.
Sister Elizabeth Calcagni, SNDdeN was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. Sister Elizabeth’s rst mission brought her to East Boston, where she cut her teeth as an educator, the beginning of a long and rewarding career in education. She graduated from Emmanuel College in Boston and then received a certi cation in Montessori education at the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California. She returned to Boston to earn a master’s degree in early childhood education and psychology at Wheelock College.
She co-founded a Montessori School in Dorchester and South Boston, where she taught and touched the lives of many children with her love, gentleness and education for life. The school nurtured more than 1,000 children of diverse backgrounds. Sister Elizabeth continued her mission as a Montessori educator, working as director of preschool and sta development at the Notre Dame Montessori School for 46 years. There she trained new teachers and worked closely with the mothers of struggling families.
At the time of her jubilee she shared that she was deeply grateful for the support she received from her parents, her friends, fellow educators and her Sisters in religion.
Sisters Susan Raymo, Elaine McTaggart, Dianne Shaw and Anne Stevenson, SNDdeN at the Ipswich Jubilee.
Sister Catherine Loretto Delaney, SNDdeN
The seventh of eight children in her family in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Sister Catherine Loretto Delaney, SNDdeN fondly remembers attending St. Gregory Parish in Dorchester with her family, where she rst met the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Sister Catherine entered the novitiate in 1954 and quickly grew to love teaching during her rst assignment, teaching fourth grade at
St. James in Salem, Massachusetts. Throughout her career as an educator, she demonstrated a profound dedication to her students, particularly those in need. Sister Catherine believes that poverty is not only a lack of material wealth but also a lack of con dence and learning opportunities.
Since retiring from formal teaching, Sister Catherine has remained active and involved at St. Columbkille School in Brighton, Massachusetts, where she taught for 28 years. She feels blessed by her experiences and the people she has met. Her life is a testament to the enduring power of faith, love and dedication.
Sister Ellen (Marie Virginia) Glavin, SNDdeN
Sister Ellen Glavin, SNDdeN grew up in Dorchester, Massachusetts, with her two brothers, both of whom became priests! She was educated by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and loved the education she received from the Sisters. She attended Emmanuel College in Boston where she studied art and education. Sister Ellen found her calling in teaching. Her passion for education led her to pursue a master’s degree and doctorate in art history from Boston University. She later became a professor at Emmanuel College, a mission she enjoyed deeply.
As an art historian, she had the opportunity to travel to Europe to study the works of masters at museums in Basel, Paris, Vienna and Zurich. She published several articles and presented a paper on the artist Joan Miró at the Miró Conference in Mallorca, Spain.
At the time of her 70th jubilee, she continues to be inspired by the dedication and creativity of her community.
Sister Marie Beatrice Janson-LaPalme, SNDdeN
Sister Marie Beatrice Janson-LaPalme, SNDdeN was raised in Brockton, Massachusetts. The only girl in a family of three brothers, she has fond memories of her childhood, recalling it as a happy and simple time.
The young Sister Marie attended public school and did not have much contact with women religious. It surprised her family when she decided to attend Emmanuel College in Boston rather than a secular school!
At Emmanuel, she grew close to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. She chose, much to the shock of her friends and even as a surprise to herself, to follow them into religious life.
Sister Marie began her teaching career at St.Thomas Aquinas School in New Britain, Connecticut, and continued to teach in various schools across the state for an impressive ve decades. Sister Marie is grateful for her vocation and the choice that led her down this path.
Sisters Mary Farren, Patricia Chappell and Eileen Burns, SNDdeN.
Sister Mary Theresa Kelleher, SNDdeN
Sister Mary Theresa Kelleher, SNDdeN grew up in an Irish Catholic family in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She was the oldest of four siblings and remembers her childhood as a joyous time.
Taught by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in elementary and high school, she was impressed by their joyousness and sense of purpose. She thought she might like to follow in their footsteps.
During her long, fruitful career in education, she taught at several schools throughout Massachusetts. After studying catechetics at Lumen Vitae in Brussels, Belgium, Sister Mary Theresa was missioned to Emmanuel College in Boston. She served there for 40 years, rst in the catechetical program, then as assistant director of residence, dean of students and nally as an academic advisor.
Looking back at her many years of vowed life she is grateful for the wealth of opportunities and possibilities she has been given.
Sister Mary (Joseph Marian) McCue, SNDdeN
Sister Mary McCue, SNDdeN grew up in Salem, Massachusetts, with her loving parents and her sisters. She attended St.James School in Salem, where the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in uenced her profoundly. Their example inspired her to join the congregation and dedicate her life to service.
Her rst mission was to Spring eld, Massachusetts, where she taught second grade for eight years, with large classes of 55 to 60 students. This experience helped her grow as a teacher and a Sister.
Throughout her diverse ministries, Sister Mary has found enrichment and ful llment. Each role has brought unique blessings, from teaching for 23 years in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, to serving as a chaplain in a large hospital, to her present ministry as a pastoral minister for St.Cecilia Parish in Wilbraham, Massachusetts.
Sister Mary is incredibly grateful for God’s goodness in her life. She feels honored to proclaim God’s love and grace every day.
Sisters Anne Mary Donovan, Marie Verrilli and Elaine Bain, SNDdeN sing at the Emmanuel Jubilee.
Sisters Mary T. Kelleher, Geraldine Stanton, Judy Ward, Virginia Sheehan and Jane McAndrews, SNDdeN gather at Emmanuel College.
Sister Barbara (Joseph Dolores) Metz, SNDdeN
Sister Barbara Ann Metz, SNDdeN was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and enjoyed a happy childhood. After high school, she was drawn to a contemplative life but had di culty choosing which community to enter. She made her decision to become a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur because it seemed to match her desire for contemplation and a broad mission experience.
For the rst 20 years of her ministry, she was an educator, working as a teacher and assistant principal. Sister Barbara’s diverse ministries have taken her around the globe. She served in religious formation, renewal programs, retreat work and parish ministries in Africa, Canada, Ireland, Scotland and the United States. She also served on a mobile team for the formation of priests and religious in Kenya. She then spent 30 years in Cambridge, Massachusetts, doing freelance ministry. Following this, she was a Boston Province Leadership Team member and then served as a community coordinator for the Sisters in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
At this time of jubilee, she feels one of the greatest gifts is the wonderful women with whom she shares community.
Sister Carole (Mary Alma) Proctor, SNDdeN
Sister Carole Proctor, SNDdeN remembers her childhood fondly. Her parents initially opposed her choice to become a Sister, but she persisted. She began her ministry teaching in several schools across California. She decided to pursue a master’s degree in counseling, opening a new direction for her ministry.
For nine years she counseled parishioners at Holy Family Parish in San Jose. She then served in Kenya for 13 years. Her time in Kenya, where she provided counseling, aided in the religious formation of young Sisters, and taught young Kenyans to be counselors, was to become the highlight of her many years in ministry. She also served as a foster mother for four children whose mother had passed away.
After returning to America, she spent years volunteering. She now resides with other Sisters at the Mercy Retirement & Care Center in Oakland, California. Throughout her many years of consecrated life, Sister Carole has drawn inspiration from Saint Julie’s intelligence, fortitude and resilience.
Sister Anne (Anne St. Hugh) Stevenson, SNDdeN
Sister Anne Stevenson, SNDdeN was the fourth of six inseparable daughters, raised in a tight-knit Irish American family in Newton, Massachusetts. She rst encountered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur at St. Bernard’s School in West Newton, Massachusetts, and was immediately attracted to them.
Sister Anne began her ministry teaching at St.Teresa’s School in Providence, Rhode Island. She went on to enjoy a long and varied journey of service, working in many ministries, including all levels in education and administration, leadership, and directing the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur’s international communications. She received a bachelor’s degree in French language and literature from Emmanuel College in Boston, a master’s degree from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Boston College in romance languages and literatures.
Looking back at her life of service, Sister Anne is grateful for her family, her strong Catholic roots and the calls she has experienced throughout her life.
60 Years of Service
Sister Margaret (Stephen Therese) Connor, SNDdeN
Sister Linda (Mary Eileen) Bessom, SNDdeN
Sister Linda Bessom, SNDdeN, the oldest of six children, was born in Salem and raised in Lynn, Massachusetts. Her parents set strong examples for her, instilling in her principles that would go on to guide her through her life of service to others.
She began her ministries as an educator, teaching at several schools in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Upon receiving her master’s degree in theological studies, she served as a campus minister at Emmanuel College. Sister Linda is a lifelong advocate for social justice, who has worked as a justice and peace coordinator at the Justice and Peace Center in Boston. From 1995 to 2014, she was outreach coordinator for the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, with whom she still volunteers. She is a member of Pax Christi, is active in advocating for medical civil rights and racial justice, volunteers for the Essex County Community Organization, and has served on the U.S. East-West Anti-Racism Team since 2002.
At this time of Jubilee, she shares that she is deeply grateful for how God has led her down this path.
Sister Margaret Connor, SNDdeN, the sixth of nine children, was born in Washington, D.C., to a family with a deep connection to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Her maternal aunt and her older sister were both members of the congregation.
When Sister Margaret was nine, tragedy struck the family when her father passed away. She credits her mother’s strong example of faith, sacri ce and determination as the root of her choice to pursue a vocation in serving God unconditionally.
Sister Margaret’s missions have been wide ranging, including elementary and secondary education, administration, pastoral counseling services and spiritual direction. She has also served as the director of a spirituality center retreat program. Throughout her various ministries, her hope has been to show God’s goodness and encouragement for the people she encounters.
Sister Margaret is grateful for each opportunity and experience she has to show St.Julie Billiart’s truth: “God is good, all the time, God is good.”
Members of the East-West Anti-Racism Team at the Belmont Jubilee.
Sister Maria Anne Delaney, SNDdeN
Sister Maria Anne Delaney, SNDdeN was born in Marlboro, Massachusetts, where her father owned a newsstand. She rst met the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in high school, where she heard the call to vocation.
She began her ministries in education, teaching and serving as administrator at several high schools throughout Massachusetts.
She served ten years as the rst executive director of the Notre Dame Education Center in Boston. For 12 years, she lived in Rome as a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Congregational Leadership Team. She has also served on the board of directors of the International Catholic Education Association, as a director of the SNDdeN U.S. O ce of Sponsored Ministries and as the Sisters’ interim NGO representative to the United Nations.
In 2024, she was chosen to serve as a member of the U.S. East-West Province Leadership Team. She is profoundly grateful for her decades of service, mission and leadership.
Sister Anne Mary Donovan, SNDdeN
Sister Anne Mary Donovan, SNDdeN was born and raised in Exeter, New Hampshire. After high school graduation, she planned to become a physical education teacher, but her parents insisted she receive a liberal arts education. She then attended Emmanuel College in Boston, where she rst felt the call to vowed religious life.
In 1964 she entered the congregation. Her rst missions were to Bishop Fenwick and Cardinal Cushing high schools in Peabody and South Boston, where she taught and helped with scheduling.
Following her parents’ professional footsteps, she became the treasurer for the Boston Province. She earned a master’s in business administration from Boston College and then served as the general treasurer for the global Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur congregation for 15 years.
In 1998, she returned to her alma mater, Emmanuel College, as trustee, treasurer and vice president of nance. She was integral in developing the college’s future. In 2024, in recognition of her momentous impact, she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Emmanuel College.
LEFT : Sisters Susan Raymo, Ani Wihbey, Elaine McTaggart, Carol Lichtenberg (Ohio) and Anne Stevenson, SNDdeN at the Jubilee Celebration in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
Sister Ellen (Ellen Patrice) Foley, SNDdeN
Sister Ellen Foley, SNDdeN was born as Mary Theresa Foley in Boston, the younger of two children. She rst met the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur as a student at Cardinal Cushing High School in South Boston. Inspired by these warm and caring educators, she entered the congregation and took her rst vows in 1967.
For the next 25 years, Sister Ellen taught at Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur schools throughout the Boston area. In addition to Sister Ellen’s ministries as an educator, she has worked as an elder care specialist, in ministry with those experiencing homelessness in Boston, and with a literacy program in Everett, Massachusetts.
Sister Ellen has found the past 60 years of consecrated life a deeply rewarding experience. She is particularly grateful for the family, friends and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur who have touched her life.
Sister Kathleen (Francis Damian) Gallivan, SNDdeN
Sister Kathleen Gallivan, SNDdeN grew up in a close-knit Irish Catholic family in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The positive experiences and the in uence of Sisters who taught at the Notre Dame schools she attended inspired her vocation. She has served in numerous impactful roles—including elementary, middle and high school teacher, director of religious education, professor, and director of urban parish CPE . For over twenty years, she was the director of spiritual care at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and, since 1994, continues her service as a psychotherapist at Boston University.
Sister Kathleen’s journey took her to South Africa, where she engaged in ongoing formation with Sisters during the apartheid era in the early 1980s. She was the director of formation for the Boston Province and, over three decades ago, proposed to leadership (with Sister Dorothy Connelly, SNDdeN) “The Final Vow” program, which continues today for young Sisters before taking nal vows.
She has a master of divinity degree from Andover Newton Theological School and a doctoral degree in psychology from Boston University.
Re ecting on her 60 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, Sister Kathleen feels grateful for her vocation and the opportunities it has brought.
Sisters Barbara Metz and Ellen Glavin, SNDdeN at the Emmanuel Jubilee Celebration.
Sister Paula Tak, SNDdeN
Sister Geraldine (Barbara Michael) McPhee, SNDdeN
Sister Geraldine (Geri) McPhee, SNDdeN enjoyed a childhood blessed with the company of a huge and loving Irish family. Faith, family and education were the foundation of her upbringing.
During her junior year at Notre Dame High School in Moylan, Pennsylvania, her father passed away, beginning a di cult new journey for the family. Sister Geri credits her English class with Sister Francis Joseph, SNDdeN as uplifting and sustaining her during this di cult time. It was then that she rst began to contemplate vowed religious life. She entered the congregation in Ilchester, Maryland, in 1964 and became an educator.
Sister Geri taught at schools throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. From 1985 until her retirement in 2015, she opened and served as the Director of the St.Jerome Child Center in Hyattsville, Maryland.
Sister Geri’s passions in life are children, music, art and travel, and her classrooms were always lled with assorted hamsters, gerbils and rabbits.
Sister Paula Tak, SNDdeN began her journey of service in South Korea, where she started her nursing career and cared for the elderly.
In Korea, she entered the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and became a nurse in their orphanages and hospitals.
When her mother and several of her siblings moved to the United States, the family asked the mother superior if Sister Paula could be assigned to serve in America. While living in the United States, Sister Paula was introduced to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in California, and after feeling a divine call, she became an SNDdeN.
Sister Paula has re ected God’s goodness across her various ministries, and her ability to translate for some of the older Korean people she has met has been an extraordinary special gift. She feels blessed to care for the poor and live for God in South Korea and California.
Sisters Anne Mary O’Donnell and Virginia Scally, SNDdeN come together to celebrate the 2024 Jubilarians at Cable Street in Baltimore.
Sisters Michelle Henault and Louise O’Reilly, SNDdeN at the Belmont Jubilee Celebration.
Sister Marie (Marie St. William) Verrilli, SNDdeN
Sister Marie Verrilli, SNDdeN was born to an Italian family and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She lived not only with her parents and brother Bill, but also her mother’s parents, mother’s brother and his daughter.
Sister Marie entered the postulate in 1964 and was given the religious name of Sister Marie St. William.
She has served in a variety of missions, including as a high school teacher, a nancial consultant, and as a business manager, with most of her ministerial life in administrative roles for the congregation. She lived in Rome as general treasurer at the Notre Dame Generalate, served on the Connecticut Province Leadership Team and is now the Canonical Treasurer for the U.S. East-West Province.
Sister Marie’s life of service and her openness to God’s call exemplify the spirit of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, dedicated to faith and community.
Sister Magdalena Yang, SNDdeN
Sister Magdalena Yang, SNDdeN began her remarkable journey in South Korea, where she was born and entered the novitiate. Growing up in a Confucian family, her desire to help others was evident from a young age.
From taking her vows with a congregation in South Korea to Minnesota, to Washington, D.C. to California—Sister Magdalena sees how God’s mercy and goodness have marked her entire life journey.
It was in Washington, D.C., that she rst met the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur at the Notre Dame Kennedy Institute. She immediately identi ed very closely with St. Julie Billiart’s many personal challenges and great devotion to Our Lady and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Sister Magdalena re ects on her journey with deep gratitude at the time of her jubilee. Her life of service exempli es the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, embodying the spirit of St. Julie through her unwavering commitment to helping others and spreading the goodness of God.
Sisters Geraldine McPhee, Margaret Connor and Anne-Louise Nadeau, SNDdeN at the Jubilee in Baltimore.
Sister Patricia McSharry, SNDdeN.
50 Years of Service
Sister Elaine Margaret Bain, SNDdeN
Sister Elaine Bain, SNDdeN was born in Scotland and raised in Zimbabwe, where her family moved when she was two years old. While living there, she entered the Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 1998, after 25 years as a Dominican Sister, she moved to America, transferring to the Benedictine Sisters of Baltimore. Then, in 2007, she followed a call from God to become a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
She has served in education as a high school teacher, a principal, and a director of school counseling. She is a trained mental health professional who has worked as a psychotherapist and as the executive director of a mental health care center. From 2019 to 2024, she served as a member of the U.S. East-West Province Leadership Team.
She is grateful for God’s faithfulness to her and for the people she has met throughout her many ministries.
Sister Anne-Louise Nadeau, SNDdeN
Sister Anne-Louise Nadeau, SNDdeN was born in Spring eld, Massachusetts. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1974 after spending 10 years in another congregation. She has served in various ministries, beginning as a religion teacher at Central Catholic in Norwalk, Connecticut; working as case management supervisor at
Sister Lorraine Tiani, SNDdeN
Sister Lorraine Tiani, SNDdeN was born in New Canaan, Connecticut, where she grew up in a large extended family that nurtured the values of service and community. She was educated by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in elementary and high school, and then at Emmanuel College in Boston.
Sister Lorraine’s ministries have been diverse and impactful. Her rst mission was teaching kindergarten
My Sister’s Place Women’s Center, a day shelter for homeless women and children in Baltimore, Maryland; and as director of programs at Pax Christi U.S.A.
Her 23-year ministry at Sacred Heart University in Bridgeport, Connecticut, remains dear to her. She worked there in campus ministry, the counseling center, and then as the associate dean of students. She served on the Connecticut Leadership Team for ve years and is a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur’s U.S. Anti-Racism Team. At this time of jubilee, Sister Anne-Louise re ects that she has seen and experienced many examples of God’s goodness in the women and men she has met.
through third grade at St.Justin School in Hartford, Connecticut. She was called to minister internationally with the Sisters’ Italian Unit in Rome, where she taught at the Instituto Giulia Billiart and met Sisters from around the globe.
She served as assistant to the coordinator of health bene ts for the Connecticut Province, taught rst grade at Holy Cross School in Spring eld, Massachusetts, and worked for the Safe Environment O ce for the Protection of Children of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
Sister Lorraine remains active through volunteering, including driving Sisters at Julie House, an independent living facility in Windsor, Connecticut, and working with local parishes in ministry to feed people experiencing homelessness.
Celebrating Associate Anniversaries
SNDdeN associates are women and men who promise to live out the charism, spirituality and mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in their lives. They daily witness God’s goodness and provident love. This is the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Join us in celebrating these special anniversaries.
45 Years
Sue Digre
25 Years
Patricia Babington
Teresa Cattaneo
Kathleen Feddor
Geraldine Skrabek
Ann Tennison
15 Years
Irene Andersen
Joanne Rossi
Linda Walsh
5 Years
Sabrina Harper
Suzanne Kay
Christine Madrigal
Rebecca Marquez-Sullivan
Gina Malanca Morales
Jan Rhoades
Annie Schweibinz
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Teresa Cattaneo, 25 Year Jubilarian
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Kathleen Feddor, 25 Year Jubilarian
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Sabrina Harper, 5 Year Jubilarian
“I responded to the missioning S participating in my parish shelter for the homeless at two local O I NETWORK to stay on top of issues and legislation impacting families
Ann Tennison, 25 Year Jubilarian
“I responded to the missioning S nities and reducing stigma in
Rebecca Marquez-Sullivan, 5 Year Jubilarian
Your Gift Makes a Difference
Dear Friends and Benefactors of Notre Dame,
With a full heart, we sincerely thank you for your enduring support of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Your commitment to the legacy of St.Julie Billiart and your philanthropy is genuinely transformative. Through your generosity, we can provide scholarships, vital equipment, training, and advocacy for social justice, serving those most in need. You have helped countless individuals experience God’s goodness in their lives.
As we look back on this past year, the loyalty of our friends, families and alums profoundly inspires me. Your contributions form the foundation of our work, strengthen our mission and extend our impact. This partnership is crucial to our continued success, empowering us to carry forward St.Julie’s legacy of love and service. Your dedication lights the way, o ering hope and inspiration.
In St. Julie, Sister Kathryn Keenan, SNDdeN For the East-West Leadership Team
‘CONGREGATION’-WIDE, SISTERS SERVE IN 24 STATES 15 COUNTRIES 5 CONTINENTS
contributions in fiscal year 2024
Thanks to our generous friends we raised over $1 million this year, and the impact is profound. From scholarship support to our schools, to additional resources for our advocacy e orts aligned with our justice and peace initiatives, to targeted assistance when the needs arise, your philanthropy enables the mission of St. Julie to thrive.
Adults in Greatest Need
Big Laurel Learning Center, Kermit, West Virginia, received funding for a Notre Dame Mission Volunteer to support and promote healing, social change, and protection of the environment by providing education, outreach and spiritual renewal in solidarity with the local community.
Through the Notre Dame Mission Volunteers – AmeriCorps , our Sisters aided the Bakery in Haiti, which provides food, training and jobs in Les Cayes, Haiti.
At the Immigration Outreach Service Center in Baltimore, the Sisters fund programs that o er nancial and computer literacy, supporting immigrants’ safe environments, regardless of immigration status, race, ethnicity, sexual identity or religious a liation. Our Sisters recognize we all walk together on a common journey to a more just and secure future.
At Julie’s Family Learning Program, South Boston, our Sisters support the services that enable mothers and their children to become healthy, responsible and economically self-su cient individuals in their community.
Ongoing support for Pajaro Family Shelter Services in Watsonville, California, aids the Economic Development Program to provide families with a path to stable, self-su cient futures through short- and long-term housing and supportive services.
29 Mission Support Grants Awarded in Fiscal Year 2024
Big Laurel Learning Center Kermit, West Virginia
Cuvilly Arts and Earth Center Ipswich, Massachusetts
Each Teach, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland
Emmanuel College Boston, Massachusetts
Evarts Street Washington, D.C.
Grace Academy
Hartford, Connecticut
Julie Community Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Julie’s Family Learning Program South Boston, Massachusetts
Magdala Catholic Community San Jose, California
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless – A Bed for Every Child Lynn, Massachusetts
Moreland Notre Dame School Watsonville, California
Notre Dame Education Center Lawrence, Massachusetts
Notre Dame Academy Tyngsboro, Massachusetts
Notre Dame Academy Worcester, Massachusetts
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School Lawrence, Massachusetts
Notre Dame Education Bridge Center
Worcester, Massachusetts
Notre Dame Elementary and Preschool Belmont, California
Notre Dame High School
San Jose, California
Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, California
Notre Dame Virtual School Everett, Massachusetts
Pajaro Family Shelter Services Watsonville, California
Project Care and Concern Dorchester, Massachusetts
River City Food Bank Sacramento, California
St. Julie Project Haiti Baltimore, Maryland
South Boston Task Force
South Boston, Massachusetts
Sisters Academy of Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland
St. Columbkille School Los Angeles, California
St. Patrick School and Education Center Lowell, Massachusetts
St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Catherine Center San Mateo, California
ABOVE : Julie Community Center Youth Leadership group paint the mural they designed in Baltimore, Maryland.
BELOW : Julie Community Center Summer Camp campers on a trip to Thurgood Marshall Airport.
General Ministries
EDUCATION / IMMIGRATION / SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PEACE / PASTORAL CARE AND SERVING THOSE IN NEED
Opening Doors for First-Generation Students
ASHLEY MEDEL LOPEZ, a rstgeneration college student, always believed that higher education was key to a better future. At Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut, she found a supportive community, especially as she balanced academics with nancial pressures. Pursuing a double major in biology and psychology, Ashley worked multiple jobs to support herself.
Sister Rosemary Reynolds, SNDdeN, associate director of the
O ce of Careers and Professional Development, saw potential in Ashley and recommended an unpaid internship with Apostle Immigrant Services, a nonpro t supporting immigrant families. Initially hesitant due to nancial constraints, Ashley was able to take the position thanks to a grant from the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, which provided a stipend.
During her internship, Ashley used her bilingual skills to assist immigrants with translations, paperwork and legal processes, playing a crucial role in reuniting families and helping clients secure citizenship. This experience sparked her interest in advocacy and law, leading her to shift her academic
focus. Now, she’s pursuing a double major in psychology and sociology with a concentration in criminal justice and is considering law school after graduating in 2026.
Sister Rosemary re ected on the importance of SNDdeN grants for internship programs: “By providing this experiential learning option for rst-generation students, we a ord them the opportunity to compete for employment in a more fair and equitable manner,” she said. “Internships o er students the experience, networking, career readiness, skills and possible mentors while keeping them on track for equitable employment within six months of graduation.” ❊
“By providing this experiential learning option for first-generation students, we afford them the opportunity to compete for employment in a more fair and equitable manner.”
Sister Rosemary Reynolds, SNDdeN
Fueling the Growth of Notre Dame Virtual School
THE NOTRE DAME VIRTUAL SCHOOL (NDVS), a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, exempli es the congregation’s commitment to adapting its educational mission to meet the changing needs of the world. Founded in 2001 by Sister Kristin Hokanson, SNDdeN, NDVS connects students and educators from Notre Dame schools on ve continents, providing them with high-quality digital resources and fostering global collaboration.
In 2024, NDVS received a grant to support its technology and infrastructure needs, ensuring the school continues to o er cutting-edge educational tools. NDVS focuses on
integrating technology into the curriculum, promoting global citizenship, and advancing the Church’s social teachings and e orts to promote justice and peace, including programs aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Students are encouraged to engage in meaningful actions to serve those in need and care for the earth.
NDVS also provides spiritual resources, such as prayer services and re ections, while o ering networking opportunities for educators and students worldwide. As the NDVS approaches its 25th anniversary, this grant strengthens its ability to equip students for life in the spirit of St.Julie Billiart’s vision. ❊
Serenity Room Opens at Moreland Notre Dame
AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, Moreland Notre Dame (MND) School in Watsonville, California, noticed increased anxiety and emotional challenges among students, especially younger ones. With a 2024 grant from the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, MND hired Occupational Therapist Mrs. Van Lennep and implemented a mental health program, including the Serenity Room—a peaceful relaxation and emotional support space. This initiative helps students manage their emotions and honors the dignity of everyone, re ecting the school’s commitment to nurturing the whole person. ❊
ABOVEANDRIGHT : Students at Moreland Notre Dame School, Watsonville, California, enjoy the new Serenity Room.
Transforming Lives at River City Food Bank
THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR’S $30,000 grant to River City Food Bank (RCFB) in Sacramento, California, is transforming lives and making known God’s Goodness by addressing the growing issue of food insecurity in the region. Sacramento faces persistently high rates of food insecurity, with nearly 300,000 residents lacking reliable access to nutritious food.
With the Sisters’ support, RCFB has been able to distribute millions
of pounds of food to those most in need. Programs like Emergency Food Distribution and BackSnacks ensure that seniors, families and children receive culturally meaningful, nutritious groceries when they need it most.
“The Sisters’ support allows us to serve our community with dignity, compassion and respect,” said Erika Fatula, Director of Marketing and Development at RCFB . “Their generosity empowers us to help low-income students, families and vulnerable individuals thrive
physically and academically. We couldn’t do this without them.”
For Ethel, a 75-year-old woman experiencing homelessness, River City Food Bank has been a source of hope. After losing her home and struggling to make ends meet, Ethel found food and a supportive community at RCFB . The care and healthy meals provided gave her strength and dignity during a di cult time.
The Sisters’ partnership with RCFB ensures that Ethel—and thousands of others in Sacramento—have access to the resources they need to nourish not only their bodies but also their souls. ❊
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RCFB helps people avoid a crisis and work toward self-reliance by providing a shortterm food supply when they are unable to meet basic living expenses. Their programs serve anyone in need including low-income families, children, seniors, the chronically ill, refugees/asylum-seekers, individuals experiencing homelessness, the working poor and individuals with disabilities. All people are welcome here and served with dignity, compassion and respect.
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Around the World
THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR are committed to serving communities across 15 countries, driven by their mission to uplift those in need through education, healthcare and social justice. The Jubilee Fund plays a crucial role in supporting the living, education and formation expenses of our Sisters, ensuring they can continue their impactful ministries worldwide.
In October 2023, our Sisters in Nigeria celebrated the opening of the Notre Dame Hospital in Awkunanaw, Enugu, a testament to the life-changing
work of our Sisters. This new hospital, managed by Nigerian Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur alongside dedicated lay co-workers, provides a ordable healthcare, focusing on maternal and child care for impoverished families.
The Jubilee Fund not only aids in the formation and education of our Sisters but also sustains them in their mission-driven work, allowing them to continue transforming lives and
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communities. From healthcare in Nigeria to education and advocacy around the globe, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur remain a beacon of hope, guided by a mission to make God’s goodness known to all.
By supporting the Jubilee Fund, you help empower the Sisters to carry out their ministries, ensuring they have the resources to serve and uplift communities in need. ❊
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for Our Retired Sisters
THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR thrive in retirement, staying closely connected to one another and their mission. They live in community, which fosters emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing and gives the Sisters a deep sense of belonging. In retirement, the Sisters also remain vibrant members of their communities, and many continue to serve through volunteer work, tutoring and their ministry of prayer.
and gives the Sisters a deep sense of belonging. In retirement, continue to serve through volunteer work, tutoring and their
For Sisters requiring extra care, the Retirement Fund provides access to specialized support, such as assisted living, memory care and rehabilitation at facilities like Ivy Park in Belmont, California; Mercy Retirement in Oakland, California; and Notre Dame Long Term Care in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Retirement Fund ensures the Sisters live with dignity, companionship and peace, knowing their needs are met, all the while continuing their lifelong mission of service and love. ❊
Sister Fidelia Chukwu, SNDdeN (Provincial), Bishop Callistus V. Onaga, Diocese of Enugu, and Sister Prisca Igbozulike, SNDdeN at the opening of the Notre Dame Hospital.
175th Enduring Legacy Sponsor
($175,000)
The Mahoney-McNamee Family •
Courageous 1849 Sponsor ($50,000)
Namur Sponsor
($25,000)
Cuvilly Sponsors
($10,000+)
Kaneb Family
Maryesther Fournier
Priests who are alumni of the SNDdeN Schools
Mission Sponsors ($5,000)
Anne Troutman
Archdiocese of Hartford, Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne
Friends of the Sisters ($500 to $4,999)
John and Tchintcia Barros
Paul Bauer
Joseph Bianco
Bishop Fenwick High School
Susan and John Dennin
James and Susan Dowd
Joseph Gilboy
John Green
Joanne Gugliotti
Thomas and Kathleen
Kerrigan
Dr. Nancy Kleniewski
Mary Kuconis • Stephen LeVangie • Arthur Makar
Linda Modico
Notre Dame Academy, Worcester
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
Charles O’Connell
M. Andrea Ryan
Kathleen Sennott
Scott and Joanne Shaw
Sisters of Saint Joseph Boston
Edward Sullivan
Marcia Wiley
Sta at Notre Dame Health Care thank the Sisters for 175 years of service and impact in New England.
In Gratitude for Advancing St. Julie Billiart’s Legacy
THE ST.JULIE BILLIART LEGACY SOCIETY recognizes and honors supporters who want to make a di erence beyond their lives, leaving a lasting legacy through planned giving. The visionary generosity of these donors allows the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur to continue their transformative ministries. It also ensures the well-being of our Sisters in their retirement years.
Legacy gifts allow individuals and families to align their charitable giving plans with the values and mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Planned giving strengthens your bond with the Sisters and maximizes the impact of your donation for generations to come.
Various giving options are available for your consideration, ranging from including the Sisters in your will or trust to designating them as life insurance policy bene ciaries. Our Legacy Giving webpage o ers comprehensive information to assist you in creating a plan that ful lls your aspirations.
We invite you to join alums, friends, parents, teachers and sta and become a valued member of St.Julie Billiart Legacy Society. By joining today, you will be sharing your intention to help the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur make known God’s goodness through education for life and taking a stand with people living in poverty, especially women and children.
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For more information about any of the planned-giving options or to notify the Sisters of your estate plans, please contact the Development O ce at ewdevelopment@sndden.org or 617-387-2500.
Support the work of the Sisters and leave a Legacy at: snddeneastwest.org/ways-to-give
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St. Julie Billiart Legacy Society
We are grateful to the following generous friends who have let us know they are remembering the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in their estate plans. These legacies will ensure the Sisters’ continuing work and the care of our elder and in rm Sisters.
Lawrence J. Gardepie
Thomas Gates *
Rita Gleason *
Louise Goicoechea,EdD *
Daniel Graham †
Kathy Terranova Noether *
Audrey O’Brien †
Germaine Orlando *
Mary O’Rourke †
Doris Payne † *
Walter Archibald & Lisa McCall *
John Gregson & Irene Sorokolit-Gregson *
Olivia & Daniel Haley,Jr. *
Rosemary Picanso
Robin Provence *
Patricia Puentes *
Sally Backus & Bob Reinmann *
George & Cherie Hampton *
Anne Hannigan *
Jerry & Peg Hastings *
Patricia M. Hegerhorst † *
Anne Quinn
Peter & Lenore Ra o *
John & Maryann Rainville *
Norma R. Rawlings †
Thomas R. Bettencourt Trust *
Claire Blohm & Arthur Jr. *
Carolyn Herold *
Karen Ann Rende *
Father Richard J. Hilliard *
Irene M. Holland †
Mary Hooker, PhD
William & Cheryl Hughes *
Thomas & Norma Bommarito † *
Rita Brennan-Leitner † *
Teo & Del Bumgardner *
Warren Jackson *
Robert Jamieson
Paul & Lynn Kalcic
Roseann Kalich *
Adrienne Krause *
Catherine Krueger *
Betsy Lee †
Jo Leitz *
Dr. Robert & Mrs. Gretchen Cody *
Paul & Libby Conrado *
Pat Corder
Timothy & Karen Cunnane *
Mary Lenahan-Cea *
Eileen Lepera *
Patricia Lewis †
Maryann O’Brien Lord *
James & Arlene Lucchesi *
Kathleen Rezzonico *
Joseph & Carole Ringer
Rian & Mary Robison *
Susan & David Ross *
Lois Roy
Carl & Sondra Rudey *
Mary R. Ryan *
Winifred M. Ryan †
Janice Perlenda Salberg *
John & Julianne Salverson *
Patricia F. Schick
Karen Schwarz, PhD *
Paula Scott-Dehetre
George Seeber *
Norman Serra *
JoAnn & Donald Shaw *
Stephanie A. Solari
Joseph W. Cunningham †
Lawrence & Cecilia Daniello *
Barbara & David Earnest *
Rose Edel *
Dennis & Pamela Lucey *
Robert Mace, Jr.
Mary Lou Madison *
Patricia Maguire † *
Judith Mahnke & Marc Baum *
Ellen & John Mahon *
William & Claire Marmion *
Dr. Joanna Lucchesi Martin *
Monica May *
Mary Ann & John McCarthy *
Shyrl & Patrick McCormick *
Marilyn McElhaney *
Ann Meschery
Michael & Ina Miyahira *
Barbara & John Molinari *
Virginia S. Myers †
Nancy Spera-Harrington
Miriam Swanson *
Henry J. Thierry *
Claire Thorpe *
Anna Maria Traverso *
Michael Tuite *
Dennis O’Leary Ushko †
Phillip M. Vitti & Kimberly J. Doe *
Dede Waters-Masters *
Cyril G. Weinberger † *
Eleanor Helgert Weseloh
Marie Whelan *
Martha Wood *
Patricia & Sheldon Zatkin *
Kris Zavoli *
With Special Thanks to Our Benefactors
Leadership Circle
We are grateful to the following individuals and organizations who have made generous contributions to the Sisters by giving between $5,000 and $9,999 during the scal year.
Anonymous †
Anonymous *
Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation
Mary Chaves *
Nancy (Mahoney) Duddy †
Michael & Roberta Ferguson Harmon Foundation, Inc.
Walter & Beatrice Heintz *
Circle of Blessing
A sincere thank you to our generous donors who have made signi cant gifts of over $10,000 during the scal year.
Archdiocese of Boston, Retirement Fund for Religious
Propagation of the Faith, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, California *
Propagation of the Faith, Archdiocese of Seattle, Washington *
Janet L. Atkins † *
Thomas R. Bettencourt Living Trust *
Cooper Memorial Trust
Jean S. Donohoe †
Emmanuel College
Amy Gallo
The Mahoney-McNamee Family
Audrey J. O’Brien † *
Mary O’Rourke † *
Winifred M. Ryan †
Anna See
Withstandley Family Charitable Foundation
Patricia Maguire † *
Ellen & John Mahon *
Peter & Kathleen Muller Family Fund *
Paul Murphy
Notre Dame San Francisco Alumnae Association *
Rogers Family Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation *
Patrick Skain
Roy & Patricia Hiller
Sisters Leonore Coan and Francis Virginia Murphy, SNDdeN at Notre Dame du Lac, Worcester.
Sisters Judy Ward, Roberta Rzeznik and Catherine O’Brien, SNDdeN singing at the 175th Anniversary Mass in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
St. Julie Billiart Circle
Named for the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, this circle acknowledges those donors who have generously given between $1,000 and $4,999 during the scal year.
Anonymous †
Mary & Steve Almassy, Jr. *
Robert & Mary Anderson *
Propagation of the Faith, Archdiocese of San Francisco, California
James Arruda
Rodney Atchison *
Dorothy Barnes
Guy Battista
W. F. & Marie Batton Foundation *
Rose Beall *
Margaret Beauvais
Thomas S. Bommarito and Norma L. Bommarito Living Trust † *
Herbert Boudreau, Jr.
Charles & Maureen Brain
William & Mary Ann Brown *
Jeanette Buege *
Lawrence Castelli *
Lourdes A. Ceide
Paul E. Curran *
Kirch & Sharon DeMartini *
Charlotte Doudell *
Susan & James Dowd
Richard Edminster *
Farano Family Charitable Fund
Melita Figueroa *
Anne & Harry Filer *
Anthony Fisher *
Rose Flahavan *
Patricia Foley *
Martin & Mary Fox *
Claudia French *
Marcia & Thomas Fulham, Jr. *
John & Mary Ann Gherini *
David & Eleanor Gilmore
Peter Gordon & Karen Hayes
Frank & Denise Hannig *
Anne Hannigan *
Margaret & Ralph Ho, Jr. *
Joseph Horstmann, MD
Sisters, sta and friends celebrate the 175th anniversary in New England at a special liturgy at St. Gregory’s Church in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Karl & Jaida Im
Marilyn Louise Johnson
Mary Pat & Ed Kanzaki *
Dr. Laura Knight *
Mary Kuconis *
Richard & Barbara Kulle *
Patricia Lane
Stephen LeVangie
Janet & William Locke III *
John & Mary Gail Maloney *
Dr. Joanne Lucchesi Martin *
Edward Martinez
James Matthews *
Mark & Marsha Mazz
Molly McDermott
Andrew & Susanne Miller *
Jack & Dorothy Miller
Sheila Howard-Irwin & Daniel Irwin * 10 years or more of giving † deceased
Mary Murray *
Kathy Terranova Noether *
Dorothy & John O’Dwyer *
Michael & Deborah O’Hare
Michael & Sandra Orlando
Edward Panetta & Patricia Gorham
John & Linda Panetta
Dr. Giselle Parry
Doris M. Payne Trust † *
Phileo Foundation
Frances & Harold Phipps,Jr. *
Dolores Pia *
Linda Poncetta *
Richard Quinn *
Rena J. Randall-Mills *
Richard & Susan Roche *
Kathleen Ryan *
St. Mary’s of Danvers
The Sakowich Family Revocable Trust
Thomas & Patricia Schneck *
Norman Serra † *
Maria Silvaggi
Ronald Simonds *
Sisters of St.Joseph of Spring eld
Nancy Spera-Harrington
St. John Notre Dame School, Folsom
Mary Stelzner † *
Pamela Stoner & Elias Blawie *
Jocelyn Stroupe
Claire Taber *
Joseph & Lucille Tersigni
Charlene M. Thelen *
Roseanna Torretto *
Anne Troutman *
Dede Waters-Masters *
Lorna Ziller
Mother St. Joseph Circle
Named after the co-foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, this circle acknowledges those donors who have generously given between $500 and $999 during the scal year.
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Luis & Robyn Ajamil
Irene Andersen *
Steven & Lisa Anderson *
Rodney & Anne Andrade *
John S. Arnold *
Deborah Baker *
Kathleen Barbera-Keen *
Paul Bauer
Paul & Eleanor Berger
Margaret Terri Brady
Dorothy Brown
Marie T. Burke *
Ellen Burton *
Jacqueline Canali
Janice Cantu
Laura Carreiro *
Teresa Cattaneo
Irene Creps *
James Day *
Richard & Maureen DeBolt *
Norine Degregori *
Dr. Sally DeNardo *
Cynthia A. Dodge
David & Elaine Doolittle
Bill & Lynn Dorland *
Robert & Diane Dorricott *
Rosalie Doyle *
Eugene & Teresa Eng *
Maren Engh *
Mary Esslinger
Edith Fagundes
Gerald & Marilyn Fels
Family Foundation *
Marie Ferrantino
Ellen T. Finneran & John Spanks
Patricia Foley
Paula Bertoncini Foye
John Fraser *
Lawrence J. Gardepie
Marcus & Jeannette Gonzales *
Patricia Hayman
Dr. Sarah Herbert &
Ms. Kitty Herbert *
Sisters Mary Jane Cavallo and Joan Gregoire, SNDdeN.
Paul & Katherine Hough *
William Joe & Gloria Jue
Rev. Kevin P. Joyce
Andrew & Christina Kalman
Anne Kimball *
Lt. Col. Darrell & Mrs. Barbara Kirkland *
Nancy Koeller
Terry & Alena Kosewic *
Joseph & Anne Lee
Annette Legallet *
Salvatore & Laura Liccardo *
Maryann O’Brien Lord *
Richard & Miki Lorentz
Judith McGuinness
Marie Moran *
Roy & Renee Morrisette *
Margery Murphy
Dr. Thomas & Mrs. Katherine Murray *
Alice Nguyen *
Dr. & Mrs. John Noonan *
Mary Alice Osborne *
James & Charlene Owens *
Anthonette E. Oyster *
Maureen Patrick
Ken & Annette Pizzo
Kathleen Pleasant
John & Joan Reed *
Bill & Mary Reissfelder
Karen Ann Rende *
Mary C. Reynolds
Brian C. Rogers
Carl & Sondra Rudey *
Carmen Rugnetta *
Ethel Rose & Harold Shea,Jr. *
James & Sharon Snider *
Bonita Spade Templeton
Lawrence Stanton
Edward & Mary Sullivan
Family Trust
Michelle & Peter Trumbo *
Anthony & Daria Vitale *
Paul & Sharon Vitale
Eleanor Helgert Weseloh
Nelida Willoughby *
Stanley Wong
Maureen Woods *
Tara Zodrow
Peter & Melanie Zschau *
Namur Circle
Named for the Belgian city where the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur made their home in 1807, this level recognizes donors who have made gifts of $250 to $499 during the scal year.
Anonymous (4)
Anonymous * (3)
Alexander Agopovich & Joseph Ravicini, Jr.
Elisabeth Agopovich
Kathleen Ahearn
Michael Bafaro
Barbara Balke *
Eileen Beamer *
Susanne Beaton
Dr. Fred Beck, Jr. & Patricia Edel-Beck *
Edith Bennett, PhD
Patricia Black
Chenna Bonequi *
Richard & Lauren Boretti
Gwendolyn Bough *
Robert P. & Carolyn Bunje *
Peggy Burns
Florentine & Dawn Calabia
California Water Service Group
Virginia Calleja *
Carmon Community
Funeral Homes
Dave & Mary Claire Caron *
Nancy Babin Carroll
Mary Trovato Carson
James & Dolores Centis *
Linda Chlubna *
Chun-Hwa Chu & Pi-Ching Hsu *
Kathleen Coles *
Catherine Costa
William & Claire Costello
Stephen & Sue Crimi
Christopher & Christine Cunnie *
Gary & Charlene Dambacher
Donna Darst
Philip Daugsiewicz *
Kathy Dawes
Charlie & Phyllis Day *
Patricia M. Deal
Alan Dean
Margaret Douglas
Melanie Dugan
Madelyn Duke *
Atty. Catherine Durkin *
Barbara & David Earnest *
F. L. Putnam Investment
Management
Anne & Thomas Farrell *
Joseph Fisher
Lillian & Stephanie Flahavan
Katherine Foster, MD *
Friends of the Unborn, Joan Bailey
Brigid & Paul Gaudet, Sr.
Luan Giannone
Diane Giose
Sabina Gotuaco
Timothy & Joan Grace
Kathleen Hall & Leslie Murdock
Jerry & Peg Hastings *
Dennis Hobby,DDS *
Cathe & Earle
Hockenberry, Jr., Esq. *
Nancy Hogan *
Catherine Holmes
Mary Hooker, PhD
Barbara Howell
Jayne Hughes
Michael Huston *
Robert Jamieson
Marirose Jelicich, Marirose
California Design *
Randall & Rozanne Job
Michaelle Jones
Kevin & Linda Kilcoyne
Merle & Carol Knouf *
Dr. John & Mrs. Cynthia Kondon
Joe & Emily La Scola
Mary Lacaire
Heather Laganelli
Victor & Judy Lee
Barbara Loftus
Dennis & Pamela Lucey *
Wayland & Judith Lum
Linda Park Macapagal
Patricia & Anthony Martinez
Gene & Maricela Mason
Anne Dynan Metrick
Thomas Metzger *
David & Claudine Minton *
Michael & Ina Miyahira *
Virginia Molinari *
Diane Morey-Imwalle *
Margaret Mary Mortali
Gerald & Katie Mugnolo *
Paul & Ann Muldoon
Rita Muller *
John O’Brien
Nancy O’Brien *
Michael O’Leary *
Marylou O’Neill
Helen E. Ostrander *
Paci c Ridge Capital Partners LLC
Rose Ann Panarello
Patricia Panda *
Thomas Pare
Paul & Roberta Pershing *
Steven & Catherine Pugsley *
Margaret Rehermann *
David & Patricia Renslow *
Patricia Riley
David & Saundra Rinde *
Joseph & Carole Ringer
John & Marie Rixon *
Maryann Rodrigues
Jeanne Rosati
Diane & Dale Ross *
Tina Rossi *
Lois Roy
Marian Foley Ryan
William & Joanne Santana
Anthony & Mary Saratora *
John & Rena Saunders *
Kay Schenk
John & Elaine Schuster *
Paula Scott-Dehetre
Ronald & Mary Sears
Janet Simons *
Lorraine Sousa *
Rozanne Southorn
Sharon Souza *
St. Bartholomew Parish
Elizabeth St. Germain
Donna Murphy Stievater
Hon. Mary Hogan Sullivan
Thomas & Irene Sullivan
Miriam Swanson *
Douglas & Beverly Takizawa
Joseph & Andrea Thomas *
Alfred & Moyra Trigueiro *
Karl & Patricia Walczak
Evelyn Wall *
Marilyn Wallace *
Jim & Nancy Warner
Barbara Westover
Richard & Jean Whitney
Jolyne Williams *
Amy Woo
Martha Wood
Joan Yates *
Virginia Young *
Marie Zderic *
Sister Patricia Butler, SNDdeN.
Cuvilly Circle
Named for the small village north of Paris where our foundress St. Julie Billiart was born in 1751, this level recognizes donors who have made gifts of $100 to $249 during the scal year.
Anonymous * (4)
Anonymous (7)
Alfredo & Alicia Aguilera
Alabama Associates of Notre Dame
Robert Allard *
Dania Alvarez-Morroni *
Joan McCarthy Alvezi
Barbara Amsbury *
Carolyn A. Anderson *
Dr. Linda Angin *
Steven & Anne-Marie Anthony *
John & Julie Ardini
Lynne Artz
Kathryn Atkins-Page
James Audley
Louise Bacigalupi *
Brian & Judith Badrigian
Rosemary Baker
Sharleen Ball *
Paul D. Balmer *
Michael & Ellen Bartel
Ronald & Mary Ann Barton *
Karen Baudin *
David & Claire Baum
Joyce Beckner *
Andy & Kimberly Bedell *
Clyde Be a
Angele Belton *
Karen Bennett & J. Andras Lazar *
Arlene Bertellotti
Martha Beshore *
Ray Best
Maureen Bianco *
Kathleen Shea Blazon
Michael Bohen
James & Doris Borza *
Emile Bourdet *
Mark & Gretta Boyer
Marilyn Brassil
Peter Breen Trust
Timothy & Deborah Bresnahan
Mary Ann Brewster
Carlon Brietzke *
Barbara Broussard *
Joseph & Kathleen Brown *
Mary Ellen Bruni *
Dr. Judith Ann Buchino *
Annmarie Buckley
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Richard & Mary Calderon *
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John W. & Carol Ann Canty
Gail Carcione *
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Mary Casey
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Marie Cassidy
Joan Castelli & Rudy Goldstein
Nancy C. Castle
Roger & Mi Kyung Cavazos
John & Pegi Chesney *
Ann Doolin Chizauskas
“Sometimes I wonder, did the Sisters who purchased this acreage at 400 The Fenway that in 2024 it would be in the heart of the best college city in U S 400 T itself would be regarded as A
President Beth Ross Ed.D. at her investiture as the 14th president of Emmanuel College
Maureen Clark *
William J. Clevenger
Rev. Stephen Co ee
Steven & Pamela Cohn
Sharon Coles *
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June Conlon
William & Michele Cooper *
Regina Cotter *
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Donald Coutu
Diana R. Covert
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Anita Cutting
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Kathleen Daly
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Nancy Drinan Davey
Virginia Day
Michael Deaett
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Frances Della
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John Donahue
Barbara Donnelly *
Denis & Pat Donohue
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Martha Drendell
Regina Du y & Barbara Du y
Michael Dugan &
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Carol M. Dunham *
Sandra Dunleavy
Diane Edmonds
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Gregory J. Erlach *
Kathryn Estomo
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Kathleen Feddor
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Fedeli
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Brian & Marylou Flannery
Roger & Carol Flores *
John & Kathryn Foley *
Michael & Clare Foley
Arthur & Phyllis Ford *
Michele Forté
Bonnie Fox *
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T. M. Fraticelli Family Fund
Linda Frederiksen *
Judith Freelander
Joan & Mary Freeley
Nancy French
Richard & Denise Freri
Michael & Mary Friedrich *
Eva & George Fulvio
Pablo & Maureen Galindo
Mary Gamble
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Katherine Humphries
Suzy Hunt
Donna Hurley & Catherine Carlow *
Sister Nancy Rowen, SNDdeN joins the celebration at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Sisters Mary Theresa Co ey, Monica Madden and Roberta Rzeznik, SNDdeN celebrate at the 175th Anniversary Liturgy at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lowell.
Henry Imwalle
Ellen Ingerman
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William & Marion Lee *
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Robert & Edith Lockhart
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Norman R. & Margaret F. Lombardi
Ann Looney
Cecelia Loughman *
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Elizabeth Markowski *
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Victoria Mazzarelli
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Susan McCarron-Deegan *
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Patricia McElroy *
Bernard & Katherine McGovern *
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Jane McGuiggan
Claire McIntire
Claire M. McIntire
Kathleen McIntosh
Robert McLean, Jr. *
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Daniel & Joyce McNulty
Sunshine Club, Notre Dame
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Notre Dame Health Care,
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Mary Lou O’Connor
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Thomas Pierce
Anthony & Lorraine Pimentel
Stephen Ploeser
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Mary Margaret Quinn-Devine
Irma Ramirez
John Ranauro
Roseann Ranieri
Peter Raskauskas
Sister Joyce McMullen, SNDdeN, Kathleen Tucker, a former Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, and Sister Alice McCourt, SNDdeN at St. Gregory Church in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
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Patricia Reigel
Katherine Reilly *
Judith Riedy
Carole Riley *
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Maureen Roche
David & Sylvia Rodriguez *
Virginia Rogalski
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Michael & Karen Roman
Family Trust
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Sacred Heart Church
Saint Augustine Parish
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Anne St. Pierre
R. James Staas
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George W. Stairs & Anna T. Green
Family Fund
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Barbara Sterner
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Gregory B. White, PhD
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Charitable Fund
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Sisters Patty Chappell, SNDdeN, Sister Patricia Ralph, SSJ, and Sister Josita Colbert, SNDdeN at the Jubilee Celebration in Baltimore.
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Sisters Marietta Thomas Brown and Mary T. Kelleher, SNDdeN.
The 100th anniversary of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur mission in Japan
Juan Pedro Ga ney
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Francine Gannon *
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Jubilarian Sisters celebrate in Windsor, Connecticut.
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ETHE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR treasure the enduring relationships they share with Former Members, honoring a legacy that continues to inspire, regardless of where each woman’s journey has taken her. In this spirit of community and connection, the Sisters and Development Sta hosted two special Former Member reunions earlier this year.
On Sunday, June 9, 2024, nearly 70 Sisters and Former Members reconnected and celebrated their shared history with a Mass and luncheon in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The day was lled with laughter and stories, a reminder of the strong connection that remains long after the formal ties to religious life have changed.
On the West Coast, the Belmont gathering took place on Saturday, September 14, drawing a crowd of about 65 women from across four di erent states. Together, Sisters and Former Members participated in group re ections led by several members of the community, including Sisters Liz Tiernan, Roseanne Murphy and Aileen Bermingham, SNDdeN, and Former Member Linda Edwards. Janet Simons, another Former Member, led the group in two songs—“Dreaming Dreams” and “Alleluia”—both of which hold deep meaning to the California community.
These events also provided a space for healing. As Sister Jeanette Braun, SNDdeN beautifully put it, “Community and camaraderie are sacred gifts. You never forget the people you loved, lived and prayed with.” For many, this sacred gift is the heart of the reunions—an opportunity to revisit the connections that continue to o er spiritual and emotional nourishment and a shared sense of purpose.
Former Members and Sisters left these events feeling connected to one another knowing they remain bonded in spirit and heart. ❊
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In Memoriam
We prayerfully remember our Sisters who have died between March 25, 2024 and November 12, 2024. The following brief obituaries are testament to the rich S service to God. Please remember them in your prayers.
Sister Aileen Marie Bermingham, SNDdeN
Sister Aileen Marie Bermingham served in a variety of ministries, working as an educator, as the Provincial Superior for the former California Province, and for Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County’s John XXIII Center in downtown San Jose. She returned to God on November 12, 2024, at the age of 93 and after 75 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
Sister Elizabeth Calcagni, SNDdeN (Formerly Mary St. Elizabeth)
Sister Elizabeth Calcagni, SNDdeN was a beloved educator whose service touched many lives. She co-founded a Montessori School in Dorchester, Massachusetts, where she taught and impacted the lives of many children with her love, gentleness and education for life. Sister Elizabeth went home to her good God on October 7, 2024 at the age of 89 and after 70 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
Sister Catherine Gri ths, SNDdeN (Formerly Sister Catherine St. Andrew)
Sister Catherine spent her 72 years of service as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur serving the Lord in diverse ways, ranging from formal education to pastoral work, spiritual direction and retreat giving. She loved all her ministries, but the one that meant the most to her was directing 30-day retreats for novices of the Society of the Divine Word. Sister Catherine Gri ths went home to God on May 28, 2024, at the age of 89.
Sister Kathleen Murphy, SNDdeN
Sister Kathleen was an esteemed educator, sharing her love of teaching with children in various schools across Massachusetts and in Alabama. She also taught at the Notre Dame Education Center in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She completed her earthly journey on June 7, 2024, at the age of 84 and after 65 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
Sister Kathleen O’Brien, SNDdeN (Formerly Sister Mary Terrence)
Sister Kathleen served in many ways during her 64 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, including as site director for the Notre Dame Mission Volunteers – AmeriCorps. Sister Kathleen completed her earthly journey on August 15, 2024, at the age of 81.
Sister Mary O’Connell, SNDdeN (Formerly Mary St. Jerome)
Sister Mary O’Connell served devotedly as an educator, working for many years at several Catholic schools in the Greater Boston and Worcester areas. She went home to her good God on October 19, 2024, at the age of 92 and after 74 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
Sister Jean Sullivan, SNDdeN
Sister Jean was a dedicated educator who, along with Sister Louise Kearns, SNDdeN, founded Julie’s Family Learning Program to help uplift low-income families, where she taught and worked in administration for over 35 years. Her work continues to touch countless lives. Sister Jean passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 86, one day short of her 67th year as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
Sister Alice Clare Tremblay, SNDdeN
Sister Alice Clare Tremblay, SNDdeN was known for her lively personality. She served as a classroom teacher throughout her years in ministry. She was one of the founding Sisters of St. John the Evangelist School in Beverly, Massachusetts. Sister Alice Clare went home to her good God on September 9, 2024 at the age of 94 and after 77 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
Sister Christina Trudeau, SNDdeN (Formerly Sister Christina Marie)
Sister Christina was a beloved educator and an inspiration to many. She was formative in establishing Montessori education programs in colleges and universities in Japan, Hawaii, the Philippines and on the West Coast of the U.S. She went home to her good God on March 25, 2024, at the age of 93 and after 75 years of faithful service as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
Sister Julie Edwina Tucker, SNDdeN
Sister Julie Edwina served at several schools, both in the classroom and in administration. A great deal of her career was spent at Cathedral High School in Spring eld where she was assistant principal. She went home to her good God on July 9, 2024, at the age of 96 and after 78 years of consecrated life.
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SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR GATHER AT THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY GALA ON OCTOBER 16, 2024.
SEATED ( L - R ): Mary Jane Cavallo, Barbara Gubski, Barbara Collins, Patricia Kelly, Margaret Youngclaus, Anne Malone, Maureen Casey, Margaret Nelson, Rita Heywood, Judy Ward, Joanne Sullivan, Carol Lichtenberg; SECONDROW : Catherine O’Brien, Rosemary Fay, Ellen Keane, Kathleen Therese Cassidy, Marie Verrilli, Paula Tinlin, Judith Nee, Geraldine Burns, Marilyn Pechillo, Kathleen Leary, Monica Madden, Francis Virginia Murphy, Marietta Brown, Ellen Reilly, Leonore Coan, Joyce McMullen, Maria Delaney; THIRDROW : Patricia Rolinger, Pat O’Brien, Mary Johnson, Amarachi Grace Ezeonu, Roberta Rzeznik, Ginny Scally, Marget Cummins, Mary T. Kelleher, Elaine Bain, Maryalyce Gilfeather, Barbara Barry, Nancy Simonds, Patricia Butler, Patricia O’Rourke, Ellen Foley, Marie Prefontaine, Eileen Burns, Mary Farren; BACKWALL : Ann Marie Cook, Pat Toce, Patricia Shea, Bárbara Gutiérrez, Mary Boretti, Jean Stanford, Mary Friel, Evelyn McKenna, Kathryn Keenan, Nancy Citro, Marcia Billings, Mary Murphy, Karen Hokanson, Kristin Hokanson, Kathleen Gallivan.
