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

Born on December 29, 1926 and raised in Hollister, Barbara was a 5th generation Californian, descended from the Bernal Family who was part of the 1776 DeAnza Expedition. From her earliest years, she loved to dance; even in her recent years at Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, she often used her cane to