Merry Christmas, and may God's lavish blessings be with you throughout the New Year! | | |
Sowing Goodness Winter Issue Arriving Soon!
Watch your mailbox for the latest issue of Sowing Goodness magazine, where we highlight our Sisters and ministries across the U.S. East-West Province. This issue also serves as our annual report and features the organizations that received SNDdeN grants in the last fiscal year.
Must-read stories include:
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The vocation journey of our most recent perpetually professed Sister, Gillian Wallace, SNDdeN
- Education updates from across the Province
- Profiles of all our 2025 Jubilarians
- And more!
Our website hosts current and past issues of Sowing Goodness magazine. Take a look!
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2025: God's Goodness Flourishes
Shine a light for those who need it most! Thank you for the many ways you walk with us as we fulfill our mission of making known God's goodness. As friends, benefactors, prayerful supporters, Associates, alumnae, and family, you help us illuminate the inherent gifts and goodness of students in our Notre Dame schools, bring hope to those experiencing poverty in our communities, ensure our Sisters receive the care they need and deserve after decades of service to God, and so much more.
Thank you for being part of this mission! If you're considering a year-end donation, please visit our website.
| | Sister Josita Colbert, SNDdeN Recognized for Leadership | | |
Congratulations to Sister Josita Colbert, SNDdeN! She was recently recognized by the Center for the Study of Consecrated Life (CSCL) for her longtime commitment to the Center and its mission. She is currently working on a CSCL project titled "Moving Along the Arc: Women and Men Religious as Agents of Reconciliation and Transformative Action Toward a More Racially Just Church and World."
"As a dedicated leader in her own terms, Sister Josita has been instrumental in changing the dynamics of the racial divide with her transformational leadership skills," says Sister Chioma Ahanihu, SLW director of the Center. Sister Josita was among the honored guests at a gala in November to mark CSCL's 10th anniversary.
| | From left: Sister Chioma Ahanihu, SLW, Sister Josita’s cousin Loretta, Sister Limeteze Pierre-Gilles, SSND, Sister Josita Colbert, SNDdeN, and Sister Eucharia Okoye, SNDdeN. | |
Advent Reflection from the Anti-Racism Team
Sister Anne-Louise Nadeau, SNDdeN, a member of the SNDdeN U.S. Anti-Racism Team (ART), shares a thoughtful reflection on Advent.
In it, she asks, "Are we willing to look deep within, face the truth of who we are and allow Emmanuel to surface and liberate us from within?"
You can read "Anti-Racism Team Advent Reflection 2025" on our website.
| Sister Anne-Louise
Nadeau, SNDdeN | | | | |
Strengthening Futures: A New Path to Emmanuel College
Emmanuel College, in Boston, is deepening its commitment to accessible, values-based education through a new partnership with 15 Catholic high schools across Greater Boston. Beginning in fall 2026, the Saints Catholic Connection Guarantee will offer eligible students assured admission and merit scholarships—opening broader pathways for young people educated in Catholic schools to continue growing in faith, leadership, and academic excellence. Among the participating schools are four sponsored ministries of the U.S. East-West Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur: Academy of Notre Dame–Tyngsboro, Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, Notre Dame Academy Hingham, and Notre Dame Academy Worcester.
To explore program details and the complete list of participating schools, you can visit Emmanuel's announcement. We are grateful to be part of this growing network of Catholic educational partners working together to expand opportunities for students. Text Link
| | Sisters Kathryn Keenan and Patricia O'Brien, SNDdeN take part in the dedication ceremony of the chapel at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center. | | |
Honoring Our Lady
of Guadalupe
On December 12, the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, dedicated their renovated chapel to Our Lady of Guadalupe on her feast day, reminding those who pray there of the enduring love, mercy and compassion of Mary, the mother of God.
St. Julie Billiart held a special devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and this dedication continues that spirit, offering a sacred space of comfort, hope and welcome for all who enter.
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Immersion Program Coming in 2026
Women ages 20+ are encouraged to apply for a two-week-long immersion program designed to promote justice for and with the community of creation. Through the lens of Laudato Si' and Laudate Deum, Laudato Seeds of Change will explore the intersection of faith, ecology and social justice, and prepare you to become stewards of creation in your own community.
Location: Notre Dame Spirituality Center – Ipswich, Mass.
Dates: June 21 – July 5, 2026
Watch for more details in the January newsletter!
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Omega Gathering Jan. 21
The Notre Dame Spirituality Center is hosting a monthly virtual event to explore the connection between science and spirituality. The next Omega Gathering is on January 21. To receive the Zoom link, please register by phone 978-380-1574 or email, and be sure to visit the website for the schedule of gatherings in 2026.
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Sister Elaine McTaggart, SNDdeN
We thank God for the life of Sister Elaine McTaggart, SNDdeN who completed her earthly journey on November 27, 2025, at the age of 94 after 77 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
Sister Elaine graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from Emmanuel College in 1962, and later earned a master's in mathematics and a certificate in counseling. She was a beloved teacher, principal and tutor for 59 years, including 25 years teaching math at St. Gregory High School in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
May Sister Elaine now rest in the loving presence of our good God.
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