Making Known God’s Goodness

“Let us do the work of the Lord with great faith, in a great spirit of charity.”

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St. Julie Billiart
Beloved foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
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A congregation of Catholic Sisters founded by St. Julie Billiart in France in 1804, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur make known God's goodness through educating for life and taking a stand with the most abandoned people and those living in poverty.

We seek to overcome the unjust societal structures that foster poverty and empower individuals to secure the essentials of life and human dignity such as food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and education. We believe that education, in all its forms, is the most powerful tool for driving change and uplifting the lives of individuals, families, communities and nations.

The Heart of Who We Are

Spirituality

Our spirituality is characterized by the call to discover and become the very goodness of God in our world.

Our Spirituality
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Impact

Through faith, prayer, education, social justice and environmental stewardship, we serve people in need in our communities and around the world.

Our Work
Hallmarks

Our hallmarks describe the essential characteristics, values and activities of Notre Dame schools and other ministries.

Our Hallmarks

The Symbolism of the Sunflower

Sunflowers have a deep meaning for us, reflecting our mission and devotion. As they trace the sun’s path across the sky, so do we follow the Son of God, whose presence illuminates and guides our journey.

“Look to God as a sunflower looks to the sun…for life.”
— St. Julie Billiart

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When: January - December 2026sunflowers Praywith Sisters
Second and Fourth Wednesdays of Each Month
7 p.m. PT | 10 p.m. ET

Attendees: This opportunity is for women only.

Hosts: Sister Annette Burkart, SNDdeN and Sister Karen Pozniak, SNDdeN

Registration: Contact Sister Annette at 408-390-7184
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spirituality Series,woman walking in the woodsReflections for single women aged 20-45

First Wednesday of each month through December 2026

 

Next Virtual Sessions: Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov.4, and Dec. 2, 2026

Each session is 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

Hosted by:

Sister Annette Burkart, SNDdeN email: Marieannette.burkart@sndden.org phone: 408-390-7184

and

Sister Josita Colbert, SNDdeN email: Josita.colbert@sndden.org

To register, contact Sister Annette 
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Journey with St. Julie is an opportunity to explore religious life and the charism of our founder.

The next virtual meeting is Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

Register here to receive the Zoom link.

Please contact Vocations Promoter Sabrina Harper at vocations@ewsndden.org with any questions.

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Celebrate 175 years of faithful ministry in California woven together in God’s goodness.

CA RSVP imageSunday, October 4, 2026  Crowne Plaza Hotel  1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, California 

11:30 a.m. Gathering Noon Lunch Parking is on-site and complimentary

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available for this lunch. Click here to RSVP: Please reply by September 15, 2026
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If you've ever felt a quiet stirring to go deeper in your faith, consider joining a faith-sharing group inspired by Insane for the Light by Ronald Rolheiser. This beautiful workInsane for the Light invites us to embrace the wisdom years not as a time of slowing down, but as a sacred season of deeper light, meaning and spiritual fruitfulness. In a small group setting, you'll have the chance to reflect, share your story, and discover how God is still actively shaping your life in powerful ways. Together, you'll explore what it means to live with purpose, passion and hope — becoming, in Rolheiser's words, a little insane for the light in a world that deeply needs it. 

Dates: Two Tuesdays per month: Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, Dec. 15, Jan. 5, Jan. 19, Feb. 2.

Registration: On website. Registration deadline is Sept. 8.

Where: Zoom. 

Time: 6-7:15 p.m.

Cost:  $50 for 10 sessions

Facilitators: Sisters Ellen Keane and Mary Boretti, SNDdeN

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Join us for a morning of adventure, learning to express your prayer made visible in the form of a mandala! We will use simple materials in a quiet setting.Lynne Mandala jpeg

Fifty years ago, Lynne had the opportunity to learn this unique Sanskrit art, which had a transforming, personal impact and invited her to pray for healing, peace and joy, allowing the spirit to flow through and become visible! Lynne will lead participants through this holy process. 

Presenter: Lynne Clarkin, AND (Associate of Notre Dame since 1975); Art student with Sister Vincent de Paul, SNDdeN for 11 years; watercolorist, pen and ink/colored pencils/markers in drawing. 

Time: 9 a.m. for coffee, class 9:30 a.m. - noon

Cost: $25 (includes all materials)

Registration: Website

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Labyrinth for Sr Nancy ProgramAfter a brief history of this ancient form of prayer, we will examine various ways of utilizing the Labyrinth in contemporary times from scriptural, ecological and psychosocial perspectives. Weather permitting, we will walk the Labyrinth together. Our gathering will conclude with a light lunch.

Sr. Nancy Citro.jpgPresenter: Sister Nancy M. Citro, SNDdeN. Sister Nancy holds a Master's in clinical social work, a Master's in theology with a concentration in spirituality, and a certificate in spiritual direction. She is a support coordinator for the Northeast Region of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Her previous ministries include providing individual counseling across the lifespan, with families and groups; serving as a pastoral associate in a Catholic parish in the Boston area; and engaging with individuals as a spiritual companion.

  • When:  Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • Time: Arrival 9 a.m., concluding with a light lunch at 1 p.m.
  • Cost: $25 payable upon registration
  • Registration: ndspiritualitycenter.org
  • Questions? Call Sister Mary Boretti, director, at 978-380-1574 or email ndscips@sndden.org
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