School Sisters of Notre Dame continue to live the vision of Foundress Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger in a variety of ways. Below our Sisters share stories of their work and ministry.
Sisters Stories
Small blue envelopes placed atop breakfast plates delivered the news in late June or early July: You would be "flying" to another mission within days. Sister Marcianne Bzdon, SSND, remembers older Sisters calling the blue envelopes "bluebirds."
Sister Eileen Reilly, SSND, traveled to New York City in June to see "Rebel Nun," a documentary about Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, and her work to abolish the death penalty. The film was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival, a star-studded event that attracted red-carpet celebrities from Gloria Steinem...
Residents and guests of The Watermark were treated recently to a lovely concert performed by The Watermark Chorus. Sisters, staff, family, and friends enjoyed the performance in the auditorium. It was standing-room only!
Celebrating Jubilee!
Celebrating Jubilee!
Each year, we honor and celebrate our sister Jubilarians. Jubilee is a special time to rejoice with our Sisters as they celebrate their 25, 40, 50, 60, 70, 75, or 80 years of faithful love and service to God.
Learn about this year's Jubilarians
We go forth daily in the spirit of Mother Theresa, remembering her words: "Poor and abandoned, we began the work of God in supernatural faith and confidence... let us continue to serve the Triune God all our Lives with Joy."
YAS - the constitution of the School Sisters of Notre Dame
