The 24th General Chapter Begins

The School Sisters of Notre Dame are holding their 24th General Chapter September 26 to October 24, 2017. For this international gathering forty-five delegates from nine Provinces gather in Marriottsville, MD to set the direction for the congregation for the coming six years.

Watch Sister Charmaine Krohe, SSND, Provincial leader for the Atlantic-Midwest Province and Sister Patricia Flynn, SSND former Superior General as they address the work and the Spirit of SSND’s General Chapter.

You might be wondering: What is a General Chapter?

It is the meeting of elected sisters (delegates) from all the provinces, each provincial leader (ex officio members), and the general council (ex officio also). Every professed sister in the congregation may vote for a chapter delegate, however only perpetually professed sisters can be elected as chapter delegates.

When the general chapter is meeting, it is the highest authority in the congregation. A general chapter is called by the general superior every six years.

Learn more about the purpose of our General Chapter meeting.