Our mission is making known God's Goodness through educating for life. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur participate in a worldwide mission to spread the goodness of God beyond the boundaries of nation, state and tribe.
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.
News & Updates
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur gather in Kenya for International Leadership meeting, celebrating 60 years of educational partnership since 1965. From teacher training programs to today's flourishing ministries, our congregation continues St. Julie's mission of making God's goodness known through education, welcoming Sisters from across the globe to strengthen our communion and widen our vision.
In 2018, our paths beautifully intersected when University of Notre Dame computer science student Bridget Hart felt called to research Sister Dorothy Stang's transformative mission in Brazil. Working alongside Sister Judith Clemens, SNDdeN, Bridget captured how Sister Dorothy lived our mission of making God's goodness known – walking with people made poor while protecting their homes in the Amazon rainforest.
U.S. Sister Dorothy Stang, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur from Dayton, Ohio, became the first woman honored among the "new martyrs of the Americas" at Rome's Basilica of St. Bartholomew on January 10, 2025. Sister Stang, killed in the Amazon in 2005 while advocating for land rights for people who are poor and sustainable development, had her relics placed alongside those of St. Oscar Romero. The ceremony included family and congregation leadership, who are now considering opening a sainthood cause for Sister Stang after initially focusing resources on continuing her work in Brazil, as reported by Catholic News Service, January 13, 2025.
Global Sisters Report: Sister Dorothy Stang's relics honored at Rome's new martyrs' shrine, commemorating the Notre Dame de Namur sister's dedication to Amazon conservation and social justice. Her 20-year legacy of defending the poor and environment continues to inspire climate action and solidarity.
Upcoming Events
This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software.