Reflections and Opportunities

Remembering Sister Marie St. Joseph Santry

Sister Marie St. Joseph Santry, SNDdeN, went home to her good God on February 22, 2023, after a long illness.

She served as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur for 73 years, working as a teacher throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Learn more about Sister Marie St. Joseph here.

Lent 2023: Care for Our Common Home

Lent is a time for reflection, introspection, and growth. We echo the call to action of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur around the world to respond to the invitation put forward by Pope Francis to take part in the journey to "Care for Our Common Home."

Learn more and check out the Laudato Si' Calendar, along with links to The Letter movie and other inspirational videos, originally published on the Congregational website, here.

Sister Josita Colbert has been a member of several Civil Rights groups throughout her ministry and is on the boards of several organizations including the National Black Sisters’ Conference and the Center for the Advancement of Religious Life. She is currently a Support Coordinator for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the East-West Province.

Sister Gwynette Proctor was born and raised in Baltimore, Md. After serving on the SNDdeN National Leadership Team for several years, she became Director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Sister Gwynette offers her reflections on perseverance in the face of racial prejudice.

"When the Catholic institutions failed me, my personal “good and gracious God” did not," writes Sister Gwynette. "My reliance on and belief in a God of comfort, kindness, forgiveness, courage, strength, perseverance, love, humility, faithfulness, empowerment, grace and much more sustained me through it all."



Read her reflection here!

A Lenten Opportunity-There's Still Time to Join!

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Sister Paula Tinlin, SNDdeN Reflects on Hope

Sister Paula Tinlin, SNDdeN, is celebrating her 60th Jubilee this year. We invite you to watch as she shares a heartfelt and inspiring reflection on the theme for this year's Missioning Day, and what gives her hope. We think her reflection will inspire you, too!

Watch Sister Paula's Video Reflection Here!

Sister Patty Chappell Gives Keynote Speech

“Blessed are the peacemakers…those who work for peace…they will be called children of God.”

That is how Patricia Chappell, SNDdeN, began her January 28, 2023 keynote speech at the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, in which she reflected on her experiences as an educator and global peacemaker.

Read the full article here!

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