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Meet SSND

The School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) is an international community of women who have positively influenced the lives of millions since our 1833 founding by Mother Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger in Bavaria, Germany. We have been in Wisconsin since 1850, when Mother Caroline Friess was put in charge of the North American Missions and established our motherhouse in Milwaukee. More>

SISTERS INAUGURATE NEW PROVINCE

New Leadership of the Central Pacific Province

The first leadership team of the Central Pacific Province of the School Sisters of Notre Dame was installed on June 12. Details HERE>

NOTRE DAME OF ELM GROVE
ADDED TO HISTORICAL REGISTERS

Postcard Picture of St. Mary's Home, Elm Grove, Wisconsin and link to more information

After its addition to the Wisconsin Historical Register on February 18, 2011, Notre Dame of Elm Grove, referred to on the preservation application and listing as "Visitation Convent Complex, WI" was officilally listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2011. MORE>

Link to Peace Day Prayer Photo Gallery on Central Pacific Facebook PageSee the photos from the International Day of Peace Prayer Service on Sept. 21 HERE>

A NEW CHAPTER
See Province Appreciation Day Video HERE>

PHOTO GALLERIES
Access gallery page HERE>

Notre Dame of Elm Grove in Winter

Winter time at the
Notre Dame of Elm Grove Campus

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
New – Help Desk Assistant and other positions are posted HERE>

EVENTS

Free Mindfulness Meditation Series on Jan 17 thru Feb. 7 at Notre Dame of Elm Grove. MORE>

Juried Art Exhibit by Alumnae from Jan. 29 thru Feb. 24 at Mount Mary College. MORE>

Men's Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 7 at TYME OUT – "Jeremiah: Unbeaten by Depression" by Father Marty Pable, OFM Cap. MORE>

Women's Prayer Luncheon on Feb. 14 at TYME OUT – "To Learn to Love" by Paula Voelkel. MORE>

Women's Leadership Luncheon on Mar. 8 at Notre Dame of Elm Grove. MORE>

Discernment Day for Single Women on Mar. 24 at Notre Dame of Elm Grove. MORE>

A Nun Run: Meet Some Amazing Women on Apr. 14 in Milwaukee. MORE>

School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province FacebookHERE>

Christmas Message from the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Large Image HERE>

NEWS
See details about SSND news. HERE>

Trust & DareNEWSLETTERS

Trust & Dare,
2011-12 edition HERE>

Shalom News,
January 2012 HERE>

Prayers Offered

Prayer Intentions PRAYER INTENTIONS
School Sisters of Notre Dame pray daily for peoples' needs. Ask for prayers with request form HERE>

Global Ministries

SSND Peace Pole PhotoGlobal Justice
and Peace

Impelled by the spirit of Jesus Christ, the pursuit of justice, peace and integrity of creation is an inherent part of what it means to be a School Sister of Notre Dame.

Going green!
The Green Habit Campaign is an initiative of SSND's Green Team. Its purpose is to

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Statue of Liberty and U.S. Flag images for immigration reformWisconsin Catholic Sisters seek to dispel myths and present facts about immigrants in the U.S. More HERE>

Immigrants today need our voices
View the SSND Global Justice & Peace Commission's immigration statement and use the online form to show your support for comprehensive immigration reform HERE>

Sisters

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES

Jubilee Flowers and link to Jubilee Sisters Web Page

Meet the 2011 Jubilarians of the Milwaukee Province who mark 50, 60, 70 and 75 years of service as School Sisters of Notre Dame. HERE>

SUNSEED Eco-EducationSUNSEED
Eco-Education
Ministries

Discover the great programs available. MORE>


Rising Stars LogoRising Stars
Tutoring Program

Learn about this initiative to strengthen reading and math skills of at-risk students in Milwaukee's central city. MORE>

IN MEMORIAM
View remembrances and photographs of vowed members and covenanted associates who have died. HERE>

Support SSND Ministries

Global Partners Running Waters LogoAlternative Gift Giving
Surprise your friends and relatives with the gift of a water or a sanitation project. Click the logo to learn more about Global Partners: Running Waters. To download an alternative gift giving form, click HERE >

SSND Anniversary CookbookCooking: A Celebration of Earth's Gifts
Download a flyer with details and order form for SSND's 175th Anniversary Cookbook, by clicking HERE >