WELCOME
Dear Notre Dame Friends, It is with great joy that we present the Winter 2023 issue of Sowing Goodness magazine! Sowing Goodness Volume 2, 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.
Sowing Goodness is published twice a year for friends of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur U.S. East-West Province by the Mission Advancement office. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur U.S. East-West Province www.snddeneastwest.org Regional Office 351 Broadway Everett, MA 02149-3425 Regional Office 1520 Ralston Avenue Belmont, CA 94002-1908 Leadership Team Sister Elaine Bain, SNDdeN Sister Barbara Barry, SNDdeN Sister Eileen Burns, SNDdeN Sister Patricia Chappell, SNDdeN Sister Mary Farren, SNDdeN Executive Mission Advancement Team (EMAT) Michele Forté, Exec. Director of Mission Advancement Susan Dennin, Director of Communications, Managing Editor Jen Pearce, Director of Development, Editor Contributors Sister Joan F. Burke, SNDdeN Sister Denise Curry, SNDdeN Sister Rosemary Reynolds, SNDdeN EMAT Design Stoltze Design Group Photography SNDdeN and staff Dorothy Meyer John Gillooly Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur U.S. East-West Province is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our tax identification number is 04-3210469. © Copyright 2023 Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, U.S. East-West Province.
Inside are stories that continue to represent this year’s theme and the many ways our community seeks to live as women of influence and prophets of hope. In this issue, we traverse the breadth of our province. You will learn more about the incredible life journeys of our 2023 jubilarians, individuals whose steadfast devotion has immensely enriched our community. They truly embody deep encounters and profound impact with others through their years of mission and ministry. Explore further the depth of our commitment to developing young leaders, our unwavering dedication to adult and pastoral education, and our efforts to champion diversity. Through these initiatives, we aim to plant seeds of hope and illuminate a path that leads to a profound understanding of the goodness of God. Follow along as we share some of our environmental preservation initiatives, demonstrating our commitment to safeguarding the planet for future generations, and engage in a personal carbon footprint self-audit. As we turn to our Annual Report, we share the strides we have taken in key areas made possible in large part by your generous contributions. Our impact underscores women’s pivotal role in shaping a more just and equitable world. With each page turned, we invite you to join us in celebrating the essence of our collective journey, the resilience of our jubilarians and the transformative power of unity. Thank you for being an integral part of our story. With gratitude, The Leadership Team of the U.S. East-West Province
sister elaine bain
sister eileen burns
sister barbara barry
sister patricia chappell
sister mary farren
“Let us go on sowing the good seed; then live in the peace of God.” —Saint Julie Billiart
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