Pastoral Care
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur strive to share the goodness of God through prayer, reflection and action, recognizing that God’s presence is everywhere and available to all. We extend our care especially to those who are abandoned, living in poverty, marginalized, or experiencing fear, loneliness or a deep need for God’s grace.
“Our Spirituality is apostolic in the tradition of St. Julie whose unique experience of prayer and action enabled her to find God’s presence everywhere and in a special way among the poor.”
Inaugural Laudato Seeds of Change Program Plants Seeds of Hope
Over seven faith-filled days in June, participants in the inaugural Laudato Seeds of Change immersion program got their hands dirty at the Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center and found space for prayer and reflection at the Notre Dame Spirituality...
East Sisters Welcome New Associates in 2026
Jeanne Festa has led a spiritual life since she was a child. Raised Catholic, Jeanne’s early fascinations with the stories of the Saints quietly shaped the direction of her life. That foundation deepened when she later felt drawn to work...
Sowing Goodness Summer 2026: Stories of Faith, Service and Global Community
In the Summer 2026 issue of Sowing Goodness, we share stories that highlight how St. Julie Billiart’s spirit of making known God’s goodness shapes our mission. We celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in...
Homily for Province 2026 Jubilee at Emmanuel College
By Sister Pat O’Brien, SNDdeN Sister Pat gave this homily during the June 28, 2026 Eucharistic Liturgy of Thanksgiving to honor 10 Jubilarians, held at Emmanuel College. Good afternoon, everyone. And welcome to all who are joining in today’s celebration. Special...
Declaration of Commitment
The U.S. East-West Province joins all SNDdeN in the United States and our colleagues at the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in recognizing the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On June 25, LCWR presented Congress with its...
NDNU President Meets Pope Leo in Rome
NDNU President Beth Martin meets Pope Leo in Rome. In June, Beth Martin, president of Notre Dame de Namur University, had the distinct pleasure of meeting with Pope Leo XIV. She presented His Holiness with several gifts...
Standing for Immigrant Justice
Sister Denise Curry, SNDdeN joined others in a procession to celebrate Corpus Christi and honor the immigrant struggle at the Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession for Immigrants. The Feast of Corpus Christi (literally “Body of Christ”) is...
Sister Jean Stoner Passes the Gavel at NDNU
Committed to educating women and men in the values of excellence, integrity and service, Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) has been a fixture of higher education in California since its founding by the Sisters of Notre Dame de...
NDNU Receives Blessing from the Pope
In celebration of its 175th year of educating women and men in California, Notre Dame de Namur University President Lizbeth Martin received a beautiful Apostolic Blessing from Pope Leo XIV. This special honor commemorates the founding of Notre Dame de Namur...
Statement for June Pride Month
During Pride Month, we reaffirm the Catholic belief that every person is created in the image and likeness of God and deserves dignity, respect and love. As a Catholic community of religious sisters, we are called to accompany one another with...
Newsletter: May 2026
Inside Our May Newsletter: Celebrations begin for 2026 Jubilarians, 175 years in California and Laudato Si! News about LCWR's Transforming Grace Conference, an Associates history lesson in Ipswich, Mass., and Laudato Seeds of Change In the News: Sisters Marietta Brown, Peggy...
A Peace Pal Story of Hope and Connection
By Sister Barbara‑Jean Kubik, SNDdeN Just recently, I realized how rich our history is and how the life of St. Julie still speaks today in a meaningful way to others. In the fall, I responded to We Choose Welcome’s webinar, inviting individuals to be...
Creativity, Compassion and Connection Needed to Compete with A.I., Says Emmanuel President
"A.I. may be superb at compiling, processing, synthesizing and repackaging existing information. But originality? Breakthrough ideas? Grace-filled epiphanies? Lines of thinking that challenge assumptions and transcend convention? These abilities exist in each one of us at levels that A.I....
A Landmark Victory for Human Trafficking Survivors
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur joined Sisters of St. Joseph in front of Mount St. Joseph's in Brighton, Massachusetts, for a prayerful protest against human trafficking. We did it! The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA) (H.R....
Sharing God’s Goodness through Pastoral Ministry Spirituality
A reflection by Sister Kathleen Gallivan, SNDdeN I am grateful for the deep sense of being bonded in heart and Spirit with the Notre Dame world and for the diverse ministries through which we proclaim God’s goodness. The sense of bonding...
Revealing the Path to God’s Goodness
This article originally appeared in our Winter 2023 issue of Sowing Goodness. At the end of June, Sister Claudia Blanchette, SNDdeN bid farewell to Holy Family Hospital (HFH) in Methuen, Massachusetts, concluding her remarkable 24-year journey as a Clinical Pastoral...