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.”
A Woven Tapestry: Liturgy Celebrates 175 Years in California
Goodness Blooms, indeed! On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in downtown San José, California, was the stunning venue for an uplifting, hopeful celebration of the 175th anniversary. The Eucharistic Liturgy was generously co-hosted by Notre Dame High School, San José (NDSJ) and celebrated by Bishop Oscar Cantú. The...
Easter 2026 Message
Please enjoy this heartfelt message from Sister Pat O'Brien, SNDdeN on behalf of the U.S. East-West Province Leadership Team. Christ is risen! And enjoy this year's Easter reflections on our Prayers and Reflections page. https://vimeo.com/1179322032/40a65d7295?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ctct
Statement Urging Dialogue and Diplomacy Amid Escalation of Violence in the Middle East
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, followed by retaliation across the Middle East. This rapid escalation of violence places countless innocent lives at risk and deepens instability in an already fragile region. As...
Practicing Respect Across Difference: A Lenten Journey
During this Lenten season, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, U.S. East-West Province (SNDdeN EW Province) are collaborating with other congregations to take concrete steps to strengthen our collective capacity for civil dialogue. “Civil dialogue” refers to communication about...
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....
Explore Laudato Si’ with inaugural Laudato Seeds of Change: An Immersion Experience
We are accepting applications for this two-week summer retreat for women who are passionate about exploring the intersection of spirituality and ecological action Imagine a space where women come together to explore the connections among a healthy environment, the sacredness of the...
Sister Authors Book on SNDdeN Vows
Sister Judith A. Merkle, SNDdeN of the Ohio Province, has recently released her eighth book. In The Vows of Religious Life in a Secular Society, she explores foundational aspects of consecrated life and delves deeply into the vows of...
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...