What Do Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Do?
During the early history of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, St. Julie Billiart, our foundress, knew God was calling the Congregation beyond France to a worldwide Mission. Her fidelity to that divine inspiration resulted in disapproval from the Bishop of the Diocese of Amiens, France, who expelled her from the diocese. Invited to another diocese by the Bishop of Namur, St. Julie was able to expand her vision beyond Belgium to a global Mission.
Since the early nineteenth century, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have been on the move! We live and work among people of different cultures on five continents, in places as varied as Liverpool and Lima, Belmont and Boston, Hiroshima and Harare. What an experience of the many facets of God's goodness and boundless creativity!
Where our Sisters work:
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Before finishing her internship at the Congregational Mission Office in Ipswich, MA, Sister Kumiko Azuma, SNDdeN spent a week in Ohio. In Japan, Sister Kumiko teaches at Notre Dame Seishin Schools in Okayama.
“It’s groups working together that are going to make a difference,” says Sister Mary Ann. “Certainly, Sisters all over the world are taking this seriously. Plastic is so evil, but we have to be careful that we don’t paint a hopeless picture. There is something we can do about this.”
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Sponsored Ministries:
Affiliated Ministries:
Ministries supported in part by the Ohio Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur:
Trinity Washington University
Washington, D.C.
Emmaus House
Saginaw, MI
Our Lady of Tepeyac High School
Chicago, IL
Big Laurel Learning Center
Kermit, West Virginia
Corryville Catholic Elementary School
Cincinnati, Ohio
Ignite Peace
Cincinnati, Ohio
Just Earth Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Louisville Mental Health Group
Louisville, KY
Joint Organization for Inner City Needs
Columbus, Ohio
Notre Dame Tabernacle Society
Ross, Ohio
Angel of the Amazon Opera
New York, NY
Get to know the Sisters:
Meet Barbara Keane, an Associate of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, whose 60-year journey of faith and service began as a Postulant in 1967. From teaching to parish ministry, Barbara’s life reflects her dedication to making God’s goodness known.
On the brink of Election Day and adjusting to a new season with the shift to standard time, we are reminded of Jesus' words in today’s Gospel: 'You are not far from the kingdom of God.' In a world full of change and uncertainty, these words guide us back to the two great commandments—love of God and love of neighbor. As we listen deeply, may we carry these words into our lives, moving closer to the kingdom through our love, understanding, and the actions we take every day.
Congratulations to Sister Thérèse DelGenio, SNDdeN, on receiving the 2024 Transformation Award from The Center for Respite Care!
With you, we change lives
With the support of generous friends like you, we are able to continue our mission of educating and taking a stand with those in poverty— especially women and children.
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