Notre Dame Mission Volunteers

In a meaningful gathering at the Notre Dame Mission Volunteer MidYear Conference, Sister Judi Clemens, SNDdeN shared her thoughts following a screening of "The Student, The Nun and the Amazon." Sister Judi recounted the powerful story of Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN, whose life embodied the congregation's commitment to serving where others may not choose to go.

For over 30 years, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have expanded their mission through Notre Dame Mission Volunteers (NDMV), fostering leadership, education, and compassionate service. Recently, NDMV staff gathered for in-person training at Mount Notre Dame, connecting with the Sisters’ legacy and strengthening their commitment to serving disenfranchised communities. Led by Executive Director Ted Miles and Sister Kristin Matthes, SNDdeN, the session underscored NDMV’s mission to transform lives through service and partnership with AmeriCorps.

Join us on a spiritual journey through France, following in the footsteps of St. Julie Billiart. From her humble beginnings in Cuvilly to her founding of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Amiens, this trip deepened our understanding of St. Julie’s mission of education, justice, and faith in the goodness of God and people. Her legacy continues to inspire service and hope today. Written by Ted Miles, NDMVA Executive Director. Learn more in the NDMVA September 2024 Newsletter.

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur are educators inside and outside of the classrooms. ...

Elena Telemante is a second-year member of NDMVA in Lumberton, New Mexico. Learn her connection to NDMVA through Sister Rose Marie Deilbel, SNDdeN, who also served in St. Francis of Assisi school. View the video on our Youtube channel with captions: https://bit.ly/3HIy13M