Goodness in Action
May 2024 Updates
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Planting Seeds of Hope in Worcester | |
A new garden is taking root in Worcester, Massachusetts. Sister Patty Butler, SNDdeN and Sister Paula Cormier, PBVM started the garden in April, inspired by the legacy of Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN. The garden will allow community volunteers to recognize the gift of the soil and see the goodness of their efforts as the earth provides food for those in need.
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(Top) Sisters Patty Butler, SNDdeN and Paula Cormier, PBVM. (Bottom) Volunteers are building the raised beds in the memorial garden. | |
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Remembering Sister Teresita Weind, SNDdeN (1942 - 2024)
We mourn the passing of Sister Teresita Weind, SNDdeN who went home to her good God on April 28, 2024.
Sister Teresita was an impactful and charismatic leader who served on our Congregational Leadership Team from 2008 - 2022. She was the 19th Superior General of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and a founding member of the National Black Sisters' Conference.
As the U.S. East-West Province Leadership Team has written, "In the name of all the East-West Sisters, Associates and Partners in Mission, we mourn the loss of a valiant woman and we celebrate that she is now in the embrace of our good God."
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Sister Teresita Weind, SNDdeN. | |
Sister Ann Howard, SNDdeN speaking at Trinity Washington University. | |  |
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Sister Ann Howard, SNDdeN Gives Speech on Founding of Trinity Washington University
On April 15, Sister Ann Howard, SNDdeN who serves as campus minister for Trinity Washington University in Washington D.C., delivered a presentation on the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur who founded Trinity and overcame great adversity to provide higher education opportunities for women.
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Caring for Creation at Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center
With spring well underway, Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is busier than ever. At the end of April, 16 Cuvilly parents volunteered to give the play yard a makeover, and 15 students from Emmanuel College worked on landscaping projects. Work to improve biodiversity on campus is ongoing with newly planted maple trees, blueberry bushes, elderberry bushes, and a large variety of plants, with more on the way. Get involved with the Cuvilly community and help care for our common home by signing up to volunteer!
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Sister Patricia Rolinger, SNDdeN, founder of the Cuvilly Arts and Earth Center in Ipswich, Massachusetts. | | |
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Sister Anne Donovan, SNDdeN Receives Honorary Degree
On Saturday, May 18, at Emmanuel College's commencement in Boston, Sister Anne Donovan, SNDdeN was awarded an honorary degree.
This honor recognizes Sister Anne's pivotal role in helping sustain the vibrancy of Emmanuel's educational mission while serving as the College's treasurer. A graduate of the Class of '62, her creativity and business acumen were vital to the success of the ground-lease agreement with Merck & Co., a significant step in the College's development.
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Highlights from our Learning Communities | | |
Congratulations, Notre Dame Graduates!
On behalf of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur U.S. East-West Province, we'd like to congratulate the 2024 graduates from our Notre Dame community of schools. We are grateful for these young leaders, innovators and trailblazers!
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Emmanuel College graduates celebrate their achievements. | | | |
Sister Mary Johnson, SNDdeN accepts award for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. |
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Notre Dame Cristo Rey Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Notre Dame Cristo Rey in Methuen, Massachusetts, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala and auction. Thanks to the generosity of its community, NDCR raised over a million dollars to support the dreams and aspirations of its students!
At the gala, the school honored the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur for their dedication to supporting the school and its mission.
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Notre Dame Belmont Students Turn Closets into Compassion
Students at Notre Dame Belmont, California, put together an NDB thrift store this month, benefiting St. Francis Center. Students cleaned their closets to donate to the thrift store, then went shopping! All funds were donated to St. Francis Center in Redwood City, California, supporting local families in need.
We're proud of our students and their commitment to our hallmarks!
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Students at Notre Dame Belmont go shopping for donated thrift clothes. | | | |
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Supporting Inspirational Leaders: Sponsorship Office Fosters Notre Dame Spirit!
Please mark your calendars for our 2024 Day of Giving on May 30!
Did you know student leaders and educators are continually nurtured by the SNDdeN spirit? Our Sponsorship Office fosters programs that empower students and educators to embrace our charism. Your gift on our Day of Giving strengthens this impact. Join us in supporting our students and educators and nurturing the ministries of today and St. Julie’s timeless legacy for generations to come.
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Check Out Opportunities at the Notre Dame Spirituality Center
The Notre Dame Spirituality Center in Ipswich, Massachusetts, offers many retreats and programs to deepen one's relationship with faith. From a guided retreat into Celtic Spirituality to recurring prayer programs, there are many opportunities available.
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175th Anniversary - Don't Forget to Save the Date! | | | | |
