Most Rev. Mark J. Seitz Remarks on the Suspension of Due Process at the Border 25 June 2020 | Ciudad Juárez (Leer en Español) Today, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso was in Ciudad Juárez to inaugurate a project supported by the Border Refugee Assistance Fund that will aid pregnant
In 2020, these Sisters who are part of the US East-West Province are marking anniversaries as Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. They share deep Notre Dame values and beliefs, but they have lived out their commitments in inspiring and diverse ways. We thank you for all you have done to support them in their
Volunteering in high school with children with cerebral palsy led Sandy Price to consider a religious vocation. She remembers that, despite the excellent physical therapy the children received, she saw a tremendous need for spiritual values to sustain them through life. “I thought of religious life as a way of helping people realize their value
Karen Pozniak’s journey of faith began at Sunday school, memorizing Bible passages and songs at the Baptist church in Lynn, Massachusetts, the faith of her mother. When she was nine, her family moved to California, and several years later, she and her mother were baptized at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Campbell. Karen continued her
Statement from the Worldwide Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur condemn the brutal killing of George Floyd by police officers. This latest atrocity once again highlights the lack of respect for the dignity of people of color especially our black brothers and sisters. We join
Mary Ellen Howard’s choice to enter the religious life wasn’t entirely supported by her father, who responded to her declaration of vocation with “You’re not the type. Sisters are neat and organized and quiet.” Mary Ellen confesses, “I was none of the above.” But what she was–and continues to be–is a compassionate and fearless woman
When Mary Pat was in elementary school she often thought of becoming a Sister. She was taught by the Holy Cross Sisters at St. Matthew School in San Mateo, CA. and felt loved and cared for by them. She then attended Notre Dame High School in Belmont, CA, and continued to consider religious life. Her
During her freshman year at Notre Dame High School in San Francisco, Judy began thinking about becoming a Sister. Her faith had been richly nourished by her parents and her education. After graduation, she became a postulant with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Sr. Judy’s first years in ministry were challenging: Over a
While inspired by St. Julie Billiart’s simplicity and loving spirit, Phyllis Cook wasn't attracted to religious life, herself.. “I’m not the type!” she exclaimed to people who thought she might be “Sister material.” But when Phyllis started looking more closely at the Sisters who taught at the College of Notre Dame where she was a
We remember with gratitude the life of Sister June Canoles, who was a Sister of Notre Dame for 69 years. June Delight Canoles was born June 21, 1929. She loved life, adventure, people, humor, teaching and entertaining. June’s mother sent her to Villa Angelica School in Carmel during WW II, and later, to Moreland Notre
