Pray With Us
A group of Seminarians from St. Joseph Diocesan Seminary, Yonkers, NY, surprised us with a visit on our floor at Ozanam recently. Their presence was such a joy to our Sisters and residents, as conversation and laughter flowed. It was a short visit but sweet! The seminarians told me they will be...
Today, we celebrate Foundation Day during the Jubilee Holy Year 2025 with its focus on Pilgrims of Hope. Journeying globally as a universal Church toward Hope calls forth historical and other contemporary examples of Pilgrims of Hope, internationally, nationally and congregationally.
During the Season of Creation, at the invitation of the province JPIC Pilgrimage of Hope Committee, our School Sisters of Notre Dame, Waterdown, hosted a deeply reflective and inspiring program centered on the theme Peace with Creation. Sisters and Associates gathered to explore their connection...
In Memoriam
At her 60th Jubilee, Adele wrote, “Early on I fell in love with Jesus Christ. He was so important in my life. My love has grown, and my trust in God’s love has been strengthened.” For twenty-five years as sacristan, she meticulously prepared the Lord’s table for the Eucharistic Celebration and...
As a Teacher, Religious Education Director, and English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, Sister Mary offered a “beautiful presence” to all. In retirement, Sister Mary visited sisters in assisted living, remembered their birthdays, and was responsible for numerous acts of quiet kindness. We give...
Sister Dorothy's parents, Mary Smith and George Leising, instilled deep faith in their 9 children, with two sons, ordained as priests, and their daughters Dorothy, Blanche, and Florence all becoming School Sisters of Notre Dame! In her words, “I felt drawn to them in a special way. Their whole-...
"Prayer is true heavenly food and nourishment for the soul, which will starve without it. It is a remedy for the sick who desire to recover again, joy for the afflicted, strength for the weak, medicine for sinners, delight for the just, mutual support for the entire church.”
-BLESSED THERESA GERHARDINGER
