A Legacy of Making Known God’s Goodness
For over two centuries, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have lived out a calling rooted in faith, education and service to those most in need. Inspired by the profound belief that God is good, we dedicate our lives to making this goodness known through community, prayer and unwavering commitment to justice and peace. Whether in classrooms, social ministries or the most abandoned places, we stand with people living in poverty, especially women and children, to create a more just and compassionate world.
Mission Statement
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, women with hearts as wide as the world, make known God’s goodness and love with and among people living in poverty, through a Gospel way of life, community and prayer.
Continuing a strong educational tradition, we take our stand with people living in poverty, especially women and children, in the most abandoned places. Each of us commits her one and only life to work with others to create justice and peace for all.
Our Charism
The charism of a religious congregation is the unique spirit and spirituality that inspires and guides its mission. At the heart of Notre Dame de Namur spirituality is the profound belief of our foundress, St. Julie Billiart:
“God is good!”
This deep trust in God’s goodness shapes our lives, our service and our commitment to making known the boundless love of God in the world. All those in mission in the spirit of Notre Dame are called to proclaim the good news of God’s goodness through word and action.
