The reality for new immigrants – reflections from Tom and Margaret Hoarty
Anyone who watches TV news, reads the newspaper or follows social media is aware of what is often called “the crisis in immigration.”
Recently we returned from El Paso, Texas, where we volunteered at a shelter for migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. Here is what we saw: families,…
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Open to Jesus’ Knock on our Door – Sr. Patricia Posekany, ND
There are times in our lives we never know when Jesus will come knocking at our door. This happened one night after the evening meal. I received a phone call from Mary, a co-worker. It was a desperate call. She told me that she and her five children,…
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Mother Mary and May – a letter from our provincial president
Dear friends,
When I was taking an art course in college, the professor taught us to look at a piece of art from every angle, and with new eyes to gather the fullness of the piece, either a painting or a sculpture. Each view affords one a deeper knowledge…
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National Day of Prayer – Pray with us!
Today is the National Day of Prayer. Americans will celebrate all day today. Originally signed into law in 1952, National Day of Prayer is a day when people of all faiths are asked to pray for our nation.
The Notre Dame Sisters have invited friends to pray with us…
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Climate Change: a primer
from Sr. Mary Kay Meagher, ND social justice coordinator
It’s warming.
It’s us.
We’re sure.
It’s bad.
We can fix it.
Recently I spent a month with my sister Phyllis during her cancer surgery and post op phase. I was introduced to her extensive interest in and knowledge of climate. With me there,…
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Notre Dame Sisters’ statement on the Guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial
The trial of police officer Derek Chauvin is over, and he has been found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd’s death in May 2020. This decision, made by a jury, has many people worried about their loved ones who work in…
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Barb Markey remembers her early years as a Notre Dame Sister
By Molly Mullen, Communications Director for the Notre Dame Sisters
In April 2020, Sr. Barbara Markey sat down for what was supposed to be a series of interviews on her extensive accomplishments. We first discussed her interest in becoming a nun and a teacher. Due to COVID-19, we were…
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Expand Your Horizons: Creating a Sustainable Environment
Thursday, April 15, we hosted an online panel discussion about sustainability of planet Earth and local actions that can be taken.
Our speakers were:
Keynote “No More Free Pollution” by Mark Welsch, Nebraskans for Peace Omaha Coordinator and Citizens’ Climate Lobby Omaha Chapter Co-Leader
Panelist from Omaha Together One…
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What is happening on the US/Mexico border and what should I do?
By Sr. Mary Kay Meagher, ND Social Justice Coordinator
The Border. The Border. The Border.
Anyone who watches the news has seen the influx of our brothers and sisters from Central and South America, and the images are horrifying. Every day, it seems, we are hit full-force with a cacophony…
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Sr. Barbara Markey – remembering an incredible life
Sr. Barbara Markey (November 15, 1934 – April 3, 2021), ND, passed away peacefully Easter Saturday with lifelong friend Sr. Dorothy Rolf, ND, by her side.
Preceded in death by parents, James and Elizabeth (O’Brien) Markey;…