Sister Mary Laxague died on August 11, 2022 at age 90. She served as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur for 71 years. In the late 1940s, the small mining town of Ely, Nevada, had no Catholic schools, and it was only because of a high school acquaintance that young Mary Laxague even heard
Last week, we saw a positive breakthrough in Senate negotiations over climate provisions and budget reconciliation with the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. As people of faith, we now have an opportunity to help get these climate provisions over the finish line! But we must act now! Join us this Wednesday, August
Sister Bárbara Gutiérrez, SNDdeN was invited to St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Everett, Mass. to create and lead a retreat for girls wishing to participate in a quinceañera mass, and for their parents. Due to the success of the retreat, the parish has decided to offer it twice a year as part of a
Ever wonder what’s on your favorite Sister’s bookshelf? Here's your chance to check out the latest book and movie reviews from across the province. "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Review by Barbara Metz, SNDdeN This is the remarkable story of J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the
Sister Patty Chappell, a member of the leadership team of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur's U.S. East-West Province and former executive director of Pax Christi USA has been awarded a special honor. In the June 29, 2022 issue of National Catholic Reporter, Aleja Hertzler-McCain writes about the 20 women and men newly named
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur United States Justice Peace and Integrity of Creationfind yet another tragedy of deaths of all those trapped within the sixteen wheelerwith absolutely no breathing space or bodily need on June 27, 2022. We must keepadvocating on behalf of all those made poor and who seek entry to the USA.
“Lift every voice and sing Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;” From The Negro National Anthem: "Lift Every Voice and Sing" The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur believe that “This call of God, heard through the signs of the times, challenges us to continual conversion, personal and communal, because
Notre Dame de Namur University Becomes the First West Coast University to House Afghan Refugees on its campus
Sisters and Associates of Notre Dame de Namur joined together on Saturday, June 4 to proudly celebrate the commitment of three new Associates in the U.S. East-West Province and their devotion to the charism and mission of Saint Julie Billiart. Diana Hernandez, former faculty member at Notre Dame de Namur University; Sara Maennle, vice-principal and
Sister Janet Eisner, SNDdeN has been the longest currently serving female president of a college in the United States and, with a 43-year tenure, the longest current serving president of a Catholic college or university. On May 14th, Emmanuel College celebrated a milestone 100th Commencement, conferring more than 500 degrees on its bachelor’s and master’s
