Serving Those in Need - U.S. East-West Province

We stand with those made poor in a world of growing division. We witness the diminishing value of human life, the destruction of our earth, and rising intolerance toward those who are different, poor, or abandoned.

Called to be women of justice and peace, we commit to transforming unjust systems and fostering relationships that reflect God’s goodness for all creation.

This moment in history demands contemplative listening, ongoing dialogue and critical social analysis that moves us to action.

We are called to proclaim God’s goodness through word and action.

Starting two centuries ago with co-foundresses Julie Billiart and Françoise Blin de Bourdon, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have a long history of serving people living in poverty.

Today, Sisters continue that tradition in a variety of ways and in many venues. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur U.S. East-West Province sponsor 17 ministries including 14 schools and three healthcare facilities. They also co-sponsor Notre Dame Mission Volunteers and the Sisters Academy in Baltimore.

Here are some of their stories.

U.S. SNDdeN Anti-Racism Team (ART)

Preparing for Final Vows – An Intercultural Experience

Associates Engage Others and Care for the Earth

Planting a Seed of Hope in Belmont, California

Reflection on SNDdeN Global Leadership Conference in Kenya

Sister Patty Chappell, SNDdeN Delivers Address at NRVC Convocation

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN

NDMV MidYear Conference Inspires Unity in Community

NETWORK Lobby’s Nuns on the Bus Stops in San Jose

Notre Dame High School Leadership Conference Inspires and Uplifts

Education

Education is—and has always been—the focus of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur mission. St. Julie established schools to help prepare children from impoverished backgrounds for their roles in life. She saw education for everyone as a basic human right, and teaching as the “greatest work on earth.”

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Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)

We stand in solidarity with those made poor in an increasingly divided world. We witness the devaluation of human life, the destruction of our planet, and the growing intolerance toward those who are marginalized, impoverished, or abandoned.

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Global Presence

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur hold Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status at the United Nations, allowing them to contribute to global discussions, share expertise and influence policymaking.

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