Sister Eileen Finnigan, SNDdeN
(1944-2022)
Sister Bernice Heinz, SNDdeN
(1928-2021)
Remembering Sisters Eileen Finnigan and Bernice Heinz
During the past month, both Sisters Eileen Finnigan, SNDdeN and Bernice (Madeline Marie) Heinz, SNDdeN have gone home to their good God.

Sister Eileen died on January 16, at age 77 after serving as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur for 58 years. Her funeral services were held on January 21, and a video of the services is available, along with the text of the eulogy delivered by Sister Eileen's cousin. Click here to read Sister Eileen's obituary.

Sister Bernice died on December 23 at 93 years of age and 76 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, funeral services have not yet been scheduled, but you may click here to read about Sister Bernice's life.
Catholic Schools Week 2022 will be celebrated from January 30 - February 5.
Who Was Your Favorite Catholic School Teacher?
To commemorate Catholic Schools Week, we invite you to share memories of your favorite teacher. What made her or him special? What school did you attend?

"Is That You, God?" Course Begins Feb. 1
Do you desire to…

  • Better recognize God’s loving presence in your life?
  • Learn a ‘language of our souls’ with the gift of discernment?
  • Engage in making more Spirit-led decisions?
  • Find more purpose and meaning in life?

The Notre Dame Spirituality Center is presenting a 5-session course called "Is That You, God? Ignatian Discernment for Our Day." that will be delivered via Zoom once per week

Dates and Times:
  • February 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1
  • From 10:00-11:30 a.m. OR 7:00- 8:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Registration Deadline: January 31

Visit the Notre Dame Spirituality Center website for more information and to register. There is a fee for participation, but scholarships are available.
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