Easter Blessings

As our Lenten journey comes to an end and we enter the Easter season, we are renewed and transformed by the hope of the Resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. May you and your loved ones be blessed with God’s goodness.

Read gospel reflections from Lent and Holy Week here!

Remembrances

Remembering

Sr. Teresa Trayers, SNDdeN (1929-2024)

Sister Teresa Trayers, SNDdeN was a lifelong educator who served for 24 years at Bishop Stang High School in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. She went home to her good God on March 2, 2024, at the age of 94.

Learn more about Sister Teresa here.

News and Updates

The Women and Men Religious of the San Francisco Archdiocese Feed the Hungry

Sister Nancy O'Shea, SNDdeN and other members of The Women and Men Religious of the San Francisco Archdiocese recently came together to serve meals to over 100 unhoused people during the Annual BBQ Cookout & Social for the Unhoused, an event held at the Most Holy Redeemer Parish in San Francisco. In addition to food, attendees were given toiletries, clothing and gift cards. Sister Nancy said, "The big takeaway is how very grateful each person was for the meal they were receiving."

Sister Gwynette Proctor Highlighted in Boston Pilot

For Catholic Sisters Week, the Boston Pilot put together a special section highlighting various inspiring women religious. Sister Gwynette Proctor's, SNDdeN article "Standing with Those Made Poor: a Spirituality of Presence" was featured!

Read the full section here.

Join Us in Calling for an End to the Violence and Suffering in Gaza

In the wake of the unfathomable violence and suffering unfolding in the Holy Land, our hearts ache with profound sorrow.

Today, we raise our voices in a call for peace. We demand a bilateral ceasefire, the immediate release of all hostages and the urgent restoration of critical funding to alleviate the plight of those suffering in Gaza. It is our unwavering commitment to stand in solidarity with the powerless, confront the evil of war and condemn the senseless killing of countless men, women and children.

We urge you to join us in calling for an immediate, lasting ceasefire.

Read the full statement from the Leadership Teams of the East-West and Ohio Provinces here.

Highlights from our Learning Communities

Notre Dame San Jose students with Tom Stang, Jim McGarry, Sisters Terry Davis, Celeste Pagliarulo, Rosalie Pizzo and Catherine Waldron, SNDdeN.

(Photo Courtesy of Notre Dame San Jose.)

NDNU Named Finalist in San Mateo "Best Of" List

Congratulations to Notre Dame de Namur University for being named a finalist on the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce's Best of San Mateo Area list! Thank you for keeping Saint Julie's emphasis on excellence in education thriving.

Help support NDNU by voting here!

Notre Dame Academy students with presenters for the Billiart Leadership Institute's speaker series on AI.

(Photo Courtesy of Notre Dame Academy.)

NDA Hingham Hosts Event on AI

NDA Hingham's Billiart Leadership Institute hosted a schoolwide event on the increasing role of artificial intelligence in our students' lives. Students participated in a simulation activity exploring AI's challenges, engaging their critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills. The program concluded with a Q&A session with distinguished panelists and professionals working with AI.

Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley celebrated Mass at Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School on Thursday, March 14, in honor of the school’s 20th anniversary. Cardinal O’Malley also celebrated the inaugural and 10th anniversary Masses. What a wonderful opportunity to honor 20 years of exceptional education!

Cardinal O'Malley with Sisters Eileen Burns, Maryalyce Gilfeather and Barbara Barry, SNDdeN.

Events and Opportunities

Virtual Retreats for Single Women

Our Zoom spirituality series will continue into April. Single women ages 20 to 45 are invited to join us virtually as we explore a different topic every month!

Join us on April 14 at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET, or April 28 at 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET.

Click here to register!

Learn more about the Celebration.

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